Smart TVs are already quite a few years and
now hard to find a model that will not be equipped with Smart TV
- To rest gone are the days when only watched on TV
TV with terrestrial antenna. Now, these devices
derive content handfuls of Internet resources and try to
make our lives as the most convenient.
Smart TV is a very strong trend, and now each of the leading
manufacturers implement it in their own way. Often, however, this
solutions to perfection a lot lacking (especially in terms of
Liquidity of operation) or simply do not provide solutions to
recently hit the market.
NVIDIA Shield Android TV is a device running under
Android TV and costs 899 zlotys in the basic version.
With HDMI, you can connect it to your TV (or monitor). What
we gain? Quite a few, including Netflix 4K (if our
screen has a resolution of 4K) Android TV boon
inventory, or access to movies, music and games, and also
app store Google Play Store, so you can
install additional applications, like Kodi, Onet VOD, and finally
extras you will not find on devices other than the series
Shield Advanced game using really fast system
Tegra X1, the possibility of streaming the game with the computers in the network
home equipped with a GeForce or capacity utilization
cloud computing in the service GeForce Now.
Hardware kit and accessories
snap Shield Android TV can be purchased in two versions:
basic for 899 gold and PRO for
1299 gold , which is equipped with a hard drive
capacity of 500 GB. In each of them in the set is
wireless controller and the necessary wiring.
the equipment is equipped with a rich set
ports , they allow connection of external storage
data, mouse and keyboard (microSD card reader and 2x USB 3.0)
wired communication with the home network (RJ45 / LAN) or connect
to a computer in mass storage mode (microUSB 2.0). Of course
do not run out of HDMI and the power connector.
NVIDIA also offers additional accessories that expand
functionality of the device: a metal stand Shield Stand
Shield allows resting vertically (149 zł), wireless
Pilot Shield Remote (239 zł) and wireless pad (identical
This included in the kit) for 259 zlotys. maximum appetizer
It is able to support four controllers.
these accessories reveal much about the nature of the device. pads are
the same products as in the previous series Shield (tablets)
and allow the selected titles simultaneously play up to
four players. Interestingly, the communication they use Wi-Fi
2.4 GHz, that is no problem dogadają also the Personal Computer. IN
pad in addition to the commonly found set of buttons and knobs,
He was also a microphone jack and touch minipłytka
minijack for connecting a headset with a microphone.
The pilot, at first glance appears to be poor terms
It raining, but it soon becomes clear that it has everything to
comfortable use of snap needed. We have a 4-way
the keys back and home, touch volume control
between the metal inserts (dragging a finger up and down) and
button for voice search.
Android TV and voice communication
And that voice communication is one of the most
used in the interaction with the shield. We were very positively
surprised at how well the voice recognition system works, though
the number of commands is very limited. At first glance
It seems that Android TV offers in this regard full
functionality, as we know from Google Now on smartphones, but
practice it is useful primarily for the search
the media, because we have here a web browser.
After a moment’s thought, it seems quite logical because
TV with remote control is not the most convenient kit
leafing through the results in Google and navigate pages
online.
Among the available commands are, among others: the ability to
launch the selected application, search for the film after the title
(Results are returned from Movies & TV Google Play and YouTube)
check, which he released the movie (works selectively)
the inclusion of the selected songs (of course, with Google Play Music) or after
Simply enter the desired text, for example, in the Play Store.
In a thoughtful manner has also been programmed button
Voice Search – operates in relation to the content of the currently
running application. So, having turned YouTube, you do not need
manually navigate to the top of the screen and click on the tag
search, but just use the button on the remote control or
crash.
The only inconvenience we met, it’s lack of support for the
type search by Netflix and there should be a phrase entered
manually using the on-screen keyboard. The same problem
for most models Smart TV, which are not able to
searchable content available across all installed
the application system – it’s a big inconvenience.
Games
the producer Shield Android TV is NVIDIA, so as to easily
guessed, the device could not miss additives intended
for players. The primary source of gaming is Play Store, where we have
access to a large part of the titles known smartfonowego Android.
Why only part? The answer is trivial: they must be
niedotykowego adapted to interface and thus allowing
use the wireless controller.
thanks to belonging to a series Shield and use
Tegra X1 as a processor unit can also run titles
(From the Play Store), which was prepared specifically for this line
equipment, such as Doom 3 BFG, Borderlands The Pre-Sequel and The
Talos Principle. Game exclusive there is not much, but thanks
powerful processor look really good.
Shield also supports the option GameStream. The principle of its operation
It is very simple: it uses the computing power GeForce
your home network (PC or laptop) to generate
image, which is then transmitted to the TV picture. one can
a bit compared to remote desktop.
the last option on the game is the GeForce Now. This is a service
uses the power of cloud computing and NVIDIA to our
devices via the Internet is sent only
image (a bit like a remote GameStream the previous paragraph). How
This way is doing in practice? Amazingly well.
Detail and resolution are good, and the delay (for
remote image forming matter) to accept, although
visible.
It should be clarified, as is realized access to the service. After
creating an account, you receive a 3-month trial period, after
the end of the monthly subscription is € 9.99 (at current
rate of approximately 44 thousand). Under this provision we get
access to such games as Tomb Raider, or GRID Autosport Witcher
2: Assassins of Kings. So you can see that these are not the latest titles, but
a great base for sure everyone will find something for everyone.
Of course, do not run many of the latest games like the Witcher 3:
Wild Hunt, Mad Max and Dead Island, but they are already paid. Or
in addition to the amount of access to the service must also purchase the game.
Interestingly it looks like from the perspective of people who are not
holders of the title outside GeForce Now. Each purchased game (except
ability to act in the cloud) is offered with key
Steam, so you can say that buying the title in two places
at the same time.
It is worth mentioning that the progress of the game are also stored in
the cloud and the cessation of subscription will be kept
for 2 years.
Summary
NVIDIA Shield Android TV is a device that is not without reason
You can be called the heart of a home entertainment center. In addition to playing
the most popular video file formats, support Netflix 4K
YouTube 4K 60fps digital movie rental, as Google Play
Movies VOD Onet, provides more extensive access to the games. Down
choose titles with Android, games exclusive series Shield or
GeForce Now service, which allows gaming in the cloud.
And how much we will pay for this device? In the primary
version (with a wireless pad and wiring) NVIDIA Shield
Android TV costs 899 zlotys, and if you desire version
500-gigabyte hard drive, the NVIDIA Shield Pro Android TV
It is priced at 1,299 dollars. To this there is the cost of
optional accessories: metal stand Shield Stand (149 zł)
wireless remote Shield Remote (239 zł) or additional
Wireless pad (same as included in the kit) for 259
respectively.
It is difficult to evaluate the profitability of a snap because … There is no
direct competitor. Particularly stands out here
extensive potential gamingowy. In addition, if you are
holders 4K TV, and wish to watch content from Netflix
this quality (although there are thin on the ground), the list of devices
This fit is very short.
Nas device (and yourself Android TV) positively surprised. IN
end time of writing there was even a large
update, which added HDR mode in Netflixie or support films
at 60 fps and a resolution of 4K YouTube, so you can see that the manufacturer
all the time fine tuning their product. At the end of the world appeared
about a year ago and only now came to the country on the Vistula River.
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