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The video provides an in-depth review of the Nvidia Shield, an Android TV box that has maintained its reputation as one of the best in the market since its initial release in 2015. The presenter discusses various iterations of the device, noting that while the hardware design has seen little change, the 2019 model introduced significant feature upgrades such as Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and AI upscaling.
The discussion highlights the Nvidia Shield's strong GPU performance and stability, making it suitable for both high-end streaming and retro gaming despite its relatively modest 3 GB RAM and 16 GB storage. The reviewer also critiques the remote controls of earlier models for their poor design and battery life, noting significant improvements in the 2019 remote. Connectivity options and the performance of the box in handling high-bitrate streaming content through apps like Plex, Jellyfin, Kodi, and Stremio are praised.
While acknowledging the Nvidia Shield's higher price point, the speaker emphasizes that it retains value well and offers an unparalleled user experience, especially for those who invest heavily in their home cinema setups. For budget-conscious users, the Amazon Fire TV products are recommended as viable alternatives. The video concludes with well wishes for the audience and a reminder to use affiliate links.
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In this segment, the video discusses the Nvidia Shield, an Android TV box hailed as one of the best of all time since its first release in 2015. Despite two revisions in 2017 and 2019, the hardware has remained largely unchanged across all models. The video explores the Shield’s price, noting it’s quite expensive at around $200, but retains its value well in secondhand markets. The presenter argues that investing in a quality TV box like the Nvidia Shield is worthwhile, especially considering the significant amounts people spend on other parts of their home cinema setups. The presenter then shares personal experiences with different Shield models, pointing out that older models lack features such as Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and AI upscaling, which are available in the newer versions.
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In this segment of the video, the reviewer discusses their strong dislike for the 2017 and 2015 remotes, contrasting them with the 2019 remote, which they highly praise. They also describe the NVIDIA Shield’s exterior design, which features a futuristic aesthetic that can be placed horizontally or vertically. Connectivity ports include two USB 2.0 ports, a power input, and a gigabit Ethernet port. The NVIDIA Shield is equipped with the Tegra X1 processor, and the 2019 model has the slightly upgraded Tegra X1 Plus. The Shield boasts superior GPU performance, making it excellent for handling any video file and even retro gaming despite having only 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage. Additionally, it has a user-friendly feature for closing apps, similar to smartphones. The reviewer concludes by expressing their dissatisfaction with the thin and impractical 2017 remote.
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In this segment, the speaker criticizes the poor battery life and inconvenient design of a remote control, highlighting that it uses CR32 coin cell batteries which last only about 20 minutes. The remote lacks a power button and has only three buttons, making it difficult to use. Additionally, the volume touch slider is overly sensitive, disrupting usage. They mention that models from 2017 and 2015 are cumbersome, recommending the use of a cheap Fire Stick remote instead. Conversely, the 2019 model has an ergonomic triangular shape, feels premium, and includes a power button, but it is expensive.
The speaker then shifts focus to the performance of an Android TV box running Android TV 11, praising its fast and stable user interface, despite minor lags when first turned on. The device has Netflix certification and runs streaming services like YouTube smoothly. The speaker emphasizes that Android TV 11 is well-optimized for the device, offering a better experience compared to updates that deteriorate performance on other devices.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the performance of an unspecified streaming device, noting its exceptional ability to handle high-bitrate content and stream large video files without stuttering, even over Wi-Fi. They emphasize that the device runs smoothly with Plex, Jellyfin, Kodi, and Stremio, unlike other devices that struggle with stutters at high resolutions. The speaker highlights the device’s gigabit Ethernet capabilities for optimal streaming. They recommend it as the best Android TV box available in 2024, especially second-hand, but acknowledge that Amazon Fire TV products offer a comparable experience at a lower price. They conclude by suggesting that budget-conscious users opt for a Fire Stick, while those seeking the best experience should invest in this device. The video ends with a request for viewers to use affiliate links and a brief note on the speaker’s personal recommendation criteria.
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In this part of the video, the speaker expresses their hope that viewers have gained something of value from the content, whether it be useful information or entertainment. They wish the audience well, hoping they have a great day or night regardless of their time zone, and conclude with a farewell.