NVIDIA announces Shield TV 2019 with Tegra X1+ processor
Shield TV is renewed and divided into two models: the standard, with a tube-shaped chassis, and the Pro, aesthetically similar to the NVIDIA system based on the last generation Android TV platform.
The two new Shield models, which have the official name of Shield TV and Shield TV Pro, are both characterized by the Tegra X1+ processor, which offers up to 25% more performance than its predecessor. Both new Shields support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.
Shield TV and Shield TV Pro differ aesthetically, with the first having an innovative tube-shaped chassis. NVIDIA designers thought so that it can integrate with or behind entertainment devices. It is also equipped with Gigabit Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi.
NVIDIA Shield TV Pro is based on the design of the previous generation and is equipped with additional memory and storage capacity, as well as two USB ports for running a Plex Media Server and connecting high-capacity hard drives or others USB devices.
Both use the same remote control, powered by two AAA batteries, with backlit buttons, an integrated remote locator and a microphone for voice search.
Shield, as an Android TV device, allows access to a vast catalog of films, applications and video games. Google Assistant allows users to quickly access entertainment, control smart devices and get voice responses on the a screen. Shield now supports ” routines ” – with one command, Google assistant will complete several tasks.
In addition to the integrated connectivity of Google Assistant and Amazon Echo, the new NVIDIA Shield devices use an AI upscaler to bring HD content to life. Trained on a deep neural network, the upscaler allows SHIELD owners to watch 720p and 1080p content in 4K.
NVIDIA Shield supports cloud gaming, local streaming and advanced native games. NVIDIA Shield users can access the beta of GeForce NOW, the cloud gaming service managed by NVIDIA itself.
Shield TV : Technical Specifications
Processor : NVIDIA Tegra X1+ processor with 256-core NVIDIA GPU
RAM Shield TV : 2 GB RAM
RAM Shield TV Pro : 3 GB RAM
Video features :
- Compatible with 4K HDR
- Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10
- Performance boost with AI for 720p / 1080p at 4K up to 30 FPS
- HDR playback up to 4K at 60 FPS (H.265 / HEVC)
- Playback up to 4K at 60 FPS (VP8, VP9, H.264, MPEG1 / 2)
- Playback up to 1080p at 60 FPS (H.263, MJEPG, MPEG4, WMV9 / VC1)
- Format / container support: Xvid / DivX / ASF / AVI / MKV / MOV / M2TS / MPEG-TS / MP4 / WEB-M
Audio :
- Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos)
- DTS-X surround sound (pass-through) over HDMI. High resolution audio playback up to 24-bit / 192 kHz on HDMI and USB
- High resolution audio up to 24-bit / 192 kHz on USB
- Audio support: AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WAVE, AMR, OGG Vorbis, FLAC, PCM, WMA, WMA-Pro, WMA-Lossless, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD (pass-through), DTS-X (pass-through) and DTS-HD (pass-through)
Weight and dimensions Shield TV : Weight: 137 g, Height: 4 cm, Width: 4 cm, Depth: 16.5 cm.
Shield TV Pro weight and dimensions : Weight: 250 g, Height: 9.8 cm, Width: 15.9 cm, Depth: 2.593 cm.
Shield TV memory : 8 GB expandable with microSD.
Shield TV Pro memory : 16 GB expandable with microSD.
Wireless : Wi-Fi 802.11ac 2×2 MIMO 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, Captive Portal support.
Shield TV interfaces : Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 2.0b with HDCP 2.2 and CEC support, MicroSD card slot.
Shield TV Pro interfaces : Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 2.0b with HDCP 2.2 and CEC support. Two USB 3.0 ports (type A).
Operating system : Android 9.0 (Pie) based on Android TV with integrated Chromecast 4K.
Voice assistants : Integrated voice commands, Google Assistant, Voice control, Compatible with Google Home (Google Assistant), Compatible with Amazon Echo (works with Alexa).
Remote control : SHIELD Remote: Microphone for search and voice commands, Backlit buttons, activation with movement, Bluetooth connectivity, IR blaster for controlling volume, turning on the TV, sound bars or receivers, Remote control locator, 2 AAA batteries included.
Gaming features : Streaming service for NVIDIA GeForce NOW games (requires compatible game controller or keyboard / mouse), NVIDIA GameStream (requires a PC compatible with GeForce RTX or based on GTX), advanced Android games with Google Play Store.
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