![]() ![]() Again, the OTA software updates are available for all models ever since the very first one released in 20. The unit supports the latest and fastest WIFI standards including MIMO/AC (but not WIFI6 / AX), once you connect the unit to a viable 2.4 or 5G WIFI network the unit automatically tries to update itself rapidly towards Android v9, yes Shield Android TV already uses the latest Android. The speed increase isn’t really noticeable overall as the GUI is very fast as well as playback of anything, yet likely was needed for the new AI upscaling feature. Small note the new Shield has the Tegra chip tagged as X1+, after checking that out it seems that this revision is 20~25 percent faster. So all features possible at the soft- and hardware level, are all the same (except AI upscaling).Īny of the available SHIELD Android TV models are powered by the very same Nvidia Tegra X1 processor with a 256-core based Maxwell GPU that is paired with 3 or 4GB RAM, running Google’s Android operating system. As always, Nvidia still supports the 2015/2016 Shield, and in fact, has recently upgraded the firmware (OTA) already to match the 2019 models 100%. There have been subtle changes towards the new 2019 model, but if you already purchased the 2017 or earlier model don't feel bad, there is no need to upgrade unless you simply like to own the now tubular product and/or an updated remote control and that AI enhancement feature. Now before we begin I need to clear up a thing or two. Everything I wrote in the previous line I find to be a little on the shy side, I mean these are 150 / 200 USD Android units, a 16GB storage, and 4 GB RAM minimum would have been more appealing TBH. This model has twice the storage (16GB) and more RAM (3GB instead of 2GB on the Shield TV). The Shield TV Pro, looks more like your average set-top box design. The new Nvidia Shield devices are available as we speak, pleural as there are two modes the $199 Nvidia Shield TV Pro, with a design identical to that of the previous model, and the new $149 Nvidia Shield TV. We'll talk more about that on the next page though. And of course, while upscaling is noting new, AI, however, is a trendy word applied to many problems and their solutions. Btw there is no HDMI 2.1 support just yet. I mention HDR, but it features Dolby Vision and HDR10Ī new feature is an AI-powered upscaling system that makes 1080p and lower quality content look more detailed, closer to 4K quality. And yes, if you install Plex, Kodi or a media software of your preference, you'll have a fully-fledged Ultra HD, HDR-ready media player, compatible with high-definition audio including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X as well. As such NVIDIA is releasing a new remote control, moar button's man! In this day and age everybody knows what the Android TV box is all about, these are niche streaming boxes that allow for a multitude of functionality as it properly takes over your Smart TV solution, but can also function as a streaming game console. And while I never frowned upon the remote control, some folks did not like it. From a hardware point SoC of view really it's roughly the same, however, the shield unit now is tubular, so you can tuck it away and hide it more easily. We assumed back then that these were new shield controller and remote controls and prolonged on that assumption, we expected a new Shield TV unit.Īnd yes that did happen as NVIDIA has released a new Nvidia Shield TV (2019 edition), the product is as good and but faster than the previous Shields. Two mysterious accessories called 'Stormcaster' and 'Friday' were listed. Last year the internet detectives on the web started noticing new shield related code names in the shield code base of an update. The best Android TV box even more refined ![]()
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