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July 2014
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Powerful enough to run highend games
Sleek design
Affordably priced
The Nvidia Shield Android TV streaming box offers best-in-class hardware
Connectivity and gaming capabilities. It works with 4K streaming services including Netflix and YouTube. The Android TV platform delivers good conversational voice search from the i
The Nvidia Shield Tablet packs a lot of graphics punch with a new Tegra K1 processor. It has expandable microSD card storage
Runs Android 5.0 Lollipop and offers full access to Google Play app store. Its add-on wireless game controller enables connected
Powerful
Plenty of features
Attractive design
Decently priced
Great specs
Possible alternative to Steam Machines
The editors didn't like
Performance will depend on quality of internet connection
It's more expensive than any other streamer and doesn't include a remote
Aside from the game controller. Native app selection is still weaker than that of Roku
Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. The menu system seems designed to push users toward Google's med
Its plastic chassis feels a little cheap
There aren't many Android games that support the K1 graphics potential
The game controller required to play most games is sold separately
Published: 2014-12-10, Author: Sam , review by: arstechnica.com
Stellar gaming specs for the price, Stylus option adds surprisingly solid sketch and handwriting options to vanilla Android, Bright, sharp screen matched with solid speaker-subwoofer combo, Built-in Twitch streaming functionality is first of its kind for
Stuttering and pauses between app switches are too common, Twitch functions hog system resources, are particularly finicky, Unremarkable all-black, mostly plastic design isn't ugly but won't turn any heads, Not all apps disable touch sensing during stylus
Abstract: Android tablets make great holiday gifts, and the best thing about them is that everyone can use them, from a three-year-old to your grandma. But with so many devices out there, how can you make sure you get the best Android tablet for your money?There ar...
Published: 2014-11-18, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Additions and upgrades to an already great tablet - what more do you want? They're all free, and NVIDIA GRID will continue to be free until June of 2015, at which point we'll know pricing for different tiers of content. We'll reserve further judgement for...
Abstract: The Android 5.0 Lollipop update for Nvidia's Shield Tablet starts rolling out today. The 16GB Wi-Fi version has first dibs, but its 32GB LTE twin won't get a taste until "a little later." Carriers have to certify the update before Nvidia can push it to de...
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Published: 2014-11-16, Author: James , review by: mashable.com
Fastest Android tablet on the market, Comfortable to hold for long periods, Gaming on a TV at home or away is incredible
Gaming software is buggy, slow, and prone to crashing, For gaming on the go without a TV, it's kind of a joke
The best tablet on the market. Great for light tablet users, couch aficionados, on-the-go artists, and tinkerers. And the case is a must...
Impressive performance at a reasonable price, Unique gaming-centric features, especially for enthusiast PC gamers, Robust front-facing speakers, Android Lollipop update imminent
Crucial accessories jack up the price for portable gaming, Onboard storage is tight for gamers
Rabid PC gamers who are also Nvidia loyalists will want to check out this one-of-a-kind tablet. With killer performance, swell speakers, and a host of streaming-to-and-fro options, this $299 8-inch Android complements an Nvidia-based gaming PC—and it's a...
The LTE model of the Shield Tablet not only offers an additional radio chip but also a significantly faster flash memory with double the capacity, which is a significant advantage for everyday work. Since demanding Android games become bigger and bigger (...
Looking into the crystal ball, Nvidia saw a tablet that excelled at media consumption, productivity and mobile gaming, launching a quest that spawned the Tegra Note 7, a decent general-purpose tablet, and the Shield Portable, a potent handheld gaming devi...
Abstract: With this release, SHIELD Tablet gets a couple of enhancements: LTE and more storage. I'll be the first to admit that the 16GB of internal storage on the Wi-Fi model filled up quickly, especially with all the quality games that are hitting Android these d...
