I am actually excited for this device and I'm not even a "gamer". I thought the Nexus Player was a good Android TV device but this I feel this improves on it. Looking forward to when the Pro version comes out and seeing you guys at XDA rooting it!
My questions: -How is OK Google voice integration? Is it also always on like with the Google Now Launcher? -How's NVidia's policy about Bootloader unlocking and rooting with this one? On the Tablet they seem to support it really well, even not ruining your warranty when unlocking. -How's the general usability? It always looks like chore to navigate and enter text and so on. That's why I am generally not very fond of Smart TVs, because navigation and interaction is clunky. -What's the energy consumption, especially when in standby? -Can you show some Chromecast use cases? Does it work like if you have a usual Chromecast put in? -Can you use a computer mouse? What about other USB OTG devices?
Not sure what's going on with TV in the US. About 10 years ago my country was flooded with TV boxes providing hundreds of channels, it is the same or does it rely on Netflix and online content?
***** So agree. i got the 16GB my self. since i had to imported here from the states. since price on uk amazon is like 3-4x as high :( . and not selling it any other place close to here *norway* but dont complain. i would do it agian :D . altrue miss that i didnt get the remote to.
is the remote able to control PLAY/PAUSE, SKIP Forward/Backward in PLEX? Able to voice search in PLEX? Bluetooth audio out on bluetooth headphones supported?
Could you please tell me why the remote controls on the Nvidia Shield is not actually correct or accurate everytime I go to point it to my Nvidia Shield it's a bit Glitchy and what's a fair distance apart
***** Interested in getting one. Can you let me know if it is able to do 1080p 60fps streaming from your PC and if it support two player streaming from your PC with games like portal 2? Thank you.
@jordankeyes i have a query please reply! i am having a samsung smart tv it does not support 4k resolution! can i still play games and watch videos using the nvidia shield?? will it support my tv??
I just got one on black Friday and immediately off the bat, I started having issues with it rebooting all the time, has anyone heard of this or have the same problem?
Shield is interesting but on the other hand totally boring to me due to the circumstance that nVidia's streaming tool for games is exclusive to Windows while all my systems run Linux only. That said, Shield itself isn't really meant for me either, I simply go and stay with ARM systems. Still, your unboxing was interesting to me, so the video is alright. Thumbs up!
***** That's a point, however, this requires a real fast connection and that servers are up 24:7. Also, how much does that service cost anyway? I mean, Shield itself is already expensive enough to me, I just bought a WiiU system recently which was already a little to much for my wallet.
***** Sounds just like what Sony did for their PSN lately. Can't say that's too amusing but at least it guaranties working servers as long as enough people use it. Thanks for the reply, Jordan. Guess, I'll just stick with the news about Shield and other Linux devices for the near future, just to see if there's anything to please my needs better than always firing up my computer.
Can it play blueray or DVD if I plug in a drive? I have a DVD external USB drive. If it worked I would buy one since I'm sure it doesn't,I'll stick with my Sony Google TV unless someone can actually give me a real reason this is better. Lets not do the whole "why do you want to use a disc" thing. Fact is they are still relevant and I really don't want this plus a blueray player. I just assume have a single device. The nexus player would be super hot if it had an add on accessory that was a disc player. Same shape that the nexus player would sit on and lock in.
Haha that power adapter seems to be directed at Israel, it has various details about the importer written in Hebrew on it. המוצר: ספק כח - The product : power supply ארץ ייצור: סין - Country of production : China יבואן: פרודקטק - Importer : product כתובת היצרן רח, בר -אילן 12 נתניה, ישראל - manufacturer address : bar-Illan st' 12, Netanya, Israel They seem to have made a mistake aand wrote manufacturer instead of importer.
oh looking realy forward to a review on this :D so want this tv box..... ***** hope you can check if it have a real browser . seen some say it dosnt. ..
Couldn't wait to get. It's taking over 2 hours to install the software update!!!
just got my shield yes it is taking many hours for software update
Jordankeyes can you upload a new video
I think I got a bad one. Amazon sent me a replacement. It's working perfect now. Thanks for the response. This thing is bad ass!!!
I am actually excited for this device and I'm not even a "gamer". I thought the Nexus Player was a good Android TV device but this I feel this improves on it. Looking forward to when the Pro version comes out and seeing you guys at XDA rooting it!
Great review, thank you
My questions:
-How is OK Google voice integration? Is it also always on like with the Google Now Launcher?
-How's NVidia's policy about Bootloader unlocking and rooting with this one? On the Tablet they seem to support it really well, even not ruining your warranty when unlocking.
-How's the general usability? It always looks like chore to navigate and enter text and so on. That's why I am generally not very fond of Smart TVs, because navigation and interaction is clunky.
-What's the energy consumption, especially when in standby?
-Can you show some Chromecast use cases? Does it work like if you have a usual Chromecast put in?
-Can you use a computer mouse? What about other USB OTG devices?
Not sure what's going on with TV in the US. About 10 years ago my country was flooded with TV boxes providing hundreds of channels, it is the same or does it rely on Netflix and online content?
Question 1: Is that just an insignia computer monitor you were using?
Question 2: What are some of the games available?
I got mine few days ago. and i just love it.. the responsivnes on this little box is sweet.. :D
***** So agree. i got the 16GB my self. since i had to imported here from the states. since price on uk amazon is like 3-4x as high :( . and not selling it any other place close to here *norway* but dont complain. i would do it agian :D . altrue miss that i didnt get the remote to.
Can you please try to sideload apks and see if this device runs emulators properly?
Do most the games come with it idk if it's worth getting ? Someone help please?
is the remote able to control PLAY/PAUSE, SKIP Forward/Backward in PLEX? Able to voice search in PLEX? Bluetooth audio out on bluetooth headphones supported?
Could you please tell me why the remote controls on the Nvidia Shield is not actually correct or accurate everytime I go to point it to my Nvidia Shield it's a bit Glitchy and what's a fair distance apart
lol First time seeing Hebrew on U.S stuff (in addition to Chinese like L.G does)
Cool unboxing, awesome design!
The video looks strangely fast, was it 30fps?
can you play borderlands on the shield in splitscreen mode?
when i connect shield to pc it doesnt work can u help?
I keep getting the message Kodi has stopped working on my new sheild tv, any suggestions ?
***** Interested in getting one.
Can you let me know if it is able to do 1080p 60fps streaming from your PC and if it support two player streaming from your PC with games like portal 2?
Thank you.
@jordankeyes i have a query please reply! i am having a samsung smart tv it does not support 4k resolution! can i still play games and watch videos using the nvidia shield?? will it support my tv??
Yes. It will just render in 1080p. Mine works fine
can Any of the games me moved to sd card?
I just got one on black Friday and immediately off the bat, I started having issues with it rebooting all the time, has anyone heard of this or have the same problem?
+Jordan Keyes hey thanks for the response, figured it out, realized the outlet is bad, setting it off and on
Remember to update the firmware on all the controllers and the remote.
im having trouble with my shield, it is stuck on connecting to Google screen. Anyone please help!!!
Can I use controller on windows pc?
Yes, activate the bluetooth feature on both the computer and controller. Then pair and you're all set up.
Shield is interesting but on the other hand totally boring to me due to the circumstance that nVidia's streaming tool for games is exclusive to Windows while all my systems run Linux only.
That said, Shield itself isn't really meant for me either, I simply go and stay with ARM systems.
Still, your unboxing was interesting to me, so the video is alright.
Thumbs up!
***** That's a point, however, this requires a real fast connection and that servers are up 24:7.
Also, how much does that service cost anyway?
I mean, Shield itself is already expensive enough to me, I just bought a WiiU system recently which was already a little to much for my wallet.
***** Sounds just like what Sony did for their PSN lately.
Can't say that's too amusing but at least it guaranties working servers as long as enough people use it.
Thanks for the reply, Jordan.
Guess, I'll just stick with the news about Shield and other Linux devices for the near future, just to see if there's anything to please my needs better than always firing up my computer.
Can it play blueray or DVD if I plug in a drive? I have a DVD external USB drive. If it worked I would buy one since I'm sure it doesn't,I'll stick with my Sony Google TV unless someone can actually give me a real reason this is better.
Lets not do the whole "why do you want to use a disc" thing. Fact is they are still relevant and I really don't want this plus a blueray player. I just assume have a single device. The nexus player would be super hot if it had an add on accessory that was a disc player. Same shape that the nexus player would sit on and lock in.
Haha that power adapter seems to be directed at Israel, it has various details about the importer written in Hebrew on it.
המוצר: ספק כח - The product : power supply
ארץ ייצור: סין - Country of production : China
יבואן: פרודקטק - Importer : product
כתובת היצרן רח, בר -אילן 12 נתניה, ישראל - manufacturer address : bar-Illan st' 12, Netanya, Israel
They seem to have made a mistake aand wrote manufacturer instead of importer.
I liked the bigger ones better. Less does not mean more.
2:24 OH MY GOD JORDAN! THAT'S NOT HOW YOU PEEL THOSE PLASTIC BITS!
***** You supposed to zoom in first, and peel it very slowly so we can enjoy that satisfying sound
dont be rude
You must really like Voltaire
I don't think I ever read anything from him beyond Candide... but I read that so many times growing up. I just loved it.
+Jordan Keyes It's a great book! it should be on everyones must read list.
subtitle for movie
oh looking realy forward to a review on this :D so want this tv box..... ***** hope you can check if it have a real browser . seen some say it dosnt. ..
That stand cost 30 USD. LOL.
Look forward to that unboxing, though I hear Razer's efforts were rushed and somewhat unpolished to beat NVidia's release.
is that support Arabic language
Dead batteries out of the box on the remote here too. Unacceptable considering the $$$ and NVIDIA's claimed quality.
wow, that remote is paper thin :S
Ugh. 60 fps video. I'm starting to feel sick. Lol jk. Thanks for showing the video!
First! Whoop
Ps4 is better then this