Over the last few days in his spare time watching streamed movies from VOD, I listened to music, browsed the music and film content Google Play, and also played in the cult GTA III and several other items using both plain but unusual controller. Responsible for all activities that one equipment – Shield TV equipped with Android TV.
The Google TV platform, we have written so far mainly in the context of televisions that are under his control. Much more future-proof and cost-effective proposition in my opinion snap TV. When choosing the TV we have a wider range, and in case of problems with the snap, you can opt for other devices. Additionally, with a high degree of probability it can be said that no TV Android TV does not currently have such specifications as starters on the market, which, taking into account the opportunities and disadvantages of Android, is an important issue. Shield TV is by far the highest, not only in this respect, the shelf. Nvidia product price ($ 199) will also give you a lot to think about before you buy, but until now totally do not regret the decision. Great specification provides high performance, which simply can be seen at every turn – the suspensions in operation or problems with animations no way, and we have in store after handling 4K image. The controller, although specific, is solidly constructed and really comfortable. Quite an unusual remote control ($ 49) surprised me with their ease of use, because visually completely not announced.
After several days of testing, and before publication of the review equipment but would like to draw attention to several issues that are encountered using such a device. The most important of them is really “adolescence” TV Android platform itself. While Googlers managed to prepare the system for large screens, with as many developers are still reluctant to sharing of that platform dedicated applications and games. In the US market the situation is a little better because of the presence Netfliksa or Hulu on Google Play, but the Polish users will be sorely disappointed Polish VOD offer. The only service that has decided to take this step is VOD.pl Onet, which – by adding on the margin – it works as it should. Player.pl, IPLA or TVP.pl? These applications were created, but not retrieve them from the store, because Sony has received them apparently exclusive. It’s incredibly irritating, because clearly we given to understand that customers are not decisive in the equipment of the company are not worthy of interest on the part of VOD services, and more importantly they seem to be lda them the benefits of working with a particular manufacturer.
This is finally a mini-console
I will not write explicitly that not in every play . In this respect, Google Play resources are quite extensive, though of course not match the full version of the store that offer titles for real consoles. Rating games that are now available can not be too harsh, because presumably have to be positions for occasional players, grabbing for the fall, when among other activities will be tens of minutes of free time. In such applications from Android TV equipment in hand with the controller works perfectly – to choose from a variety of free and paid games, including hits like Grand Theft Auto trilogy (III, Vice City and San Andreas), Star Wars KOTOR. There is also plenty of great games whose names tell us much – you just have to check them out. Worried me the inability to download Max Payne, Rockstar has added to the Google Play some time ago. The game supports controllers, but for some reason is not visible from your device from Android TV. Moreover, the Shield has several exclusive titles, and the best games from Google Play groups in their own hub by highlighting its capabilities.
At this point, we go to one of the most important advantages of this platform. Gaining the appropriate files from different sources is the only challenge that we face when desires officially available in the store titles to run on Android TV. Installation is done in the same way as on Google’s smartphone platform and the applications unsuitable for use with the remote control, you can reach even after … the mouse, and then on the welcome screen cursor standard. Such a method can be treated even “mobile” FIFA Ultimate Team, in which we will play on a large screen and using it rains.
Key word: patience
You can therefore get the impression that OEMs are one step ahead of the developers. Razer, like NVIDIA, also prepared the device from Android TV pad kit and promotes them as hardware for the player. Asus responsible for the Nexus Player, also prepared its own controller. Looking at rivals such as Apple, Google and parnterami has a great chance transform the benefits of your ideas considerable success. Very good path has been chosen for Android wear, where to cooperate join traditional manufacturers of watches. May Android TV did not share the fate of Google TV – if by employees of the company from Mountain View is not visible commitment to this project, regardless developers will also not interested in him. Manufacturers have done a good job, and Shield TV is the best example. We have to wait until other participants behind them keep up.
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