New NVIDIA SHIELD TV is Starting at $149
NVIDIA today unveiled the next generation of SHIELD TV, designed for casual streamers and media and gaming enthusiastss, starting at $149.
The two new SHIELD models — SHIELD TV and SHIELD TV Pro - are powered by a Tegra X1+ processor, delivering up to 25 percent more performance than its predecessor. The devices support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmosand their computational prowess improves picture quality by using AI to upscale HD video streams into 4K resolution.
SHIELD TV has a slim design meant to disappear by blending in with, or behind, entertainment centers. It also has Gigabit Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi. It is based on the previous generation’s sleek design and comes with additional memory and storage, plus two USB ports for running a Plex Media Server and connecting hard drives or other USB devices.
Both come bundled with an all-new remote control, powered by two AAA batteries, that features motion-activated backlit buttons, a built-in lost remote locator and a mic for voice search.
SHIELD, as an Android TV device, provides access to over 500,000 movies and shows and more than 5,000 apps and games through Google Play. The Google Assistant enables users to access entertainment, control smart devices and get answers on screen with their voice. SHIELD now supports “routines” — with one command, the Google Assistant will complete multiple tasks.
SHIELD benefits from NVIDIA’s AI technology. In addition to built-in Google Assistant and Amazon Echo connectivity, the new streamers use an AI upscaler to bring HD content to life. Trained on a deep neural network, the upscaler lets SHIELD owners watch 720p and 1080p content in beautiful 4K.
Gamers can enjoy hundreds of supported games in the GeForce NOW™beta, including many recent releases and top free-to-play games like Fortnite.
SHIELD TV and SHIELD TV Pro are available now and ship in the U.S., Canada and select European countries. SHIELD TV starts at $149 with remote. SHIELD TV Pro with remote, 3GB of memory and 16GB of storage is available for $199.
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| Processor | NVIDIA Tegra X1+ processor with a 256-core NVIDIA GPU and 2 GB RAM | NVIDIA Tegra X1+ processor with a 256-core GPU and 3 GB RAM |
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| Storage | 8GB* *Portion of storage occupied by system software Expandable via microSD |
16 GB* *Portion of storage occupied by system software Expandable using USB flash or hard drives. |
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| Operating System | Android 9.0 (Pie) powered by Android TV with Chromecast 4K built-in | |
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| Remote | SHIELD Remote > Microphone for voice search and commands > Motion-activated backlit buttons > Bluetooth connectivity > IR blaster for control of volume and power on TVs, soundbars, or receivers > Remote locator for finding a lost remote > 2x AAA batteries included |
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| Power | Built-in power supply | 40 W power adapter (5-10 W typical consumption) |
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