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8GB NVIDIA Shield Android TV 4K HDR Streaming Media Player (2019)

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Various Retailers have 8GB NVIDIA Shield Android TV 4K HDR Streaming Media Player (2019 Model, 945-13430-2500-000) on sale for $129.99. Shipping is free.

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Available from the following merchants:About this product:
  • Offers up to 4K Ultra HD streaming content at up to 60 frames per second, HDR10, Dolby Vision & Dolby Atmos sound (with compatible home cinema / home theater equipment).
  • Access to several streaming content providers & apps like Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Hulu, VUDU, Amazon Video, Google Play TV & Movies, HBO Max and many more. (subscription fees may apply).
  • Featuring the NVIDIA Tegra X1+ Processor: Powerful performance in a compact design at up to 25% faster than the previous generation (2017 model).
  • Newly designed remote (over previous models) features motion-activated, backlit buttons; an IR blaster to control your TV; a built-in lost remote locator; and voice search using your remote using the built-in Google Assistant (also compatible with Amazon Alexa devices, sold separately).
  • Add a compatible Bluetooth-enable game controller (sold separately) and play popular games like Fortnite with GeForce NOW cloud game streaming service (subscription fees may apply).
  • Ports: USB Type C (power), micro SD card slot, 1x HDMI 2.0 port.
  • Network connectivity options: 802.11ac WiFi, built-in Gigabit Ethernet port.
  • Google Android TV operating system / user interface.

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Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This deal is $20 off (13.3% savings) the retail list price of $149.99 and an uncommon discount offered on this well-reviewed product.
  • Ratings & Reviews:
    • This product has an impressive 4.5 out 5 star rating based on over 3,100 customer reviews on Amazon.
  • About these stores:
    • Amazon:
    • B&H Return Policy:
      • If you are dissatisfied with your purchase, you may return it to B&H within 30 days of the delivery date
      • All returned items must be in new condition, in their original unaltered box (details)
    • Best Buy:
    • Newegg:
      • Details of Newegg's return policy can be found here. ~ persian_mafia

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Various Retailers have 8GB NVIDIA Shield Android TV 4K HDR Streaming Media Player (2019 Model, 945-13430-2500-000) on sale for $129.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Slickdeals Staff andrew_chen for finding this deal.

Available from the following merchants:About this product:
  • Offers up to 4K Ultra HD streaming content at up to 60 frames per second, HDR10, Dolby Vision & Dolby Atmos sound (with compatible home cinema / home theater equipment).
  • Access to several streaming content providers & apps like Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Hulu, VUDU, Amazon Video, Google Play TV & Movies, HBO Max and many more. (subscription fees may apply).
  • Featuring the NVIDIA Tegra X1+ Processor: Powerful performance in a compact design at up to 25% faster than the previous generation (2017 model).
  • Newly designed remote (over previous models) features motion-activated, backlit buttons; an IR blaster to control your TV; a built-in lost remote locator; and voice search using your remote using the built-in Google Assistant (also compatible with Amazon Alexa devices, sold separately).
  • Add a compatible Bluetooth-enable game controller (sold separately) and play popular games like Fortnite with GeForce NOW cloud game streaming service (subscription fees may apply).
  • Ports: USB Type C (power), micro SD card slot, 1x HDMI 2.0 port.
  • Network connectivity options: 802.11ac WiFi, built-in Gigabit Ethernet port.
  • Google Android TV operating system / user interface.

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This deal is $20 off (13.3% savings) the retail list price of $149.99 and an uncommon discount offered on this well-reviewed product.
  • Ratings & Reviews:
    • This product has an impressive 4.5 out 5 star rating based on over 3,100 customer reviews on Amazon.
  • About these stores:
    • Amazon:
    • B&H Return Policy:
      • If you are dissatisfied with your purchase, you may return it to B&H within 30 days of the delivery date
      • All returned items must be in new condition, in their original unaltered box (details)
    • Best Buy:
    • Newegg:
      • Details of Newegg's return policy can be found here. ~ persian_mafia

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Aug 16, 2021 10:38 PM
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Tumbleweed7200Aug 16, 2021 10:38 PM
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Correct me if im wrong but this has Dolby TrueHD support whereas the fire stick and roku's do not
Aug 16, 2021 10:39 PM
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salvio007Aug 16, 2021 10:39 PM
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Quote from gtr1022 :
What is the advantage of using the Pro as a Plex server vs using a PC?
None. Pc is always better
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Aug 16, 2021 10:55 PM
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TomekGAug 16, 2021 10:55 PM
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Just a bit warning that Nvidia pushed Google TV interface which is heavy on ads. Killed the experience.
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Aug 16, 2021 11:13 PM
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St8Aug 16, 2021 11:13 PM
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Quote from tinypp :
Is it worth holding out and buying the Pro version for $199? Any big differences?
I always here avoid the tube version. Less ram, 32 bit vs 64 bit. I would avoid the tube and spend the extra for the pro. Unless you're using this strictly and only for a streaming device.
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Aug 16, 2021 11:31 PM
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droptopjimAug 16, 2021 11:31 PM
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Quote from epistaxis :
Roku doesn't even have Spectrum. Blame Spectrum being greedy.



The Pro does gaming better and has USB ports for external HDDs.
I think spectrum is on roku now.
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Aug 16, 2021 11:32 PM
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dczyzAug 16, 2021 11:32 PM
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Quote from braab321828 :
I always here avoid the tube version. Less ram, 32 bit vs 64 bit. I would avoid the tube and spend the extra for the pro. Unless you're using this strictly and only for a streaming device.
Agree, wait for the Pro to go on sale. Hopefully we will get that refreshed this year
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Aug 16, 2021 11:37 PM
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krazyfiendAug 16, 2021 11:37 PM
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Quote from TomekG :
Just a bit warning that Nvidia pushed Google TV interface which is heavy on ads. Killed the experience.
I was annoyed as well but it's super simple to install and configure the free FLauncher.

Much cleaner than even before Google launcher/home page added the ads. I should've done this long ago for my 2017 and 2019 pro.

Use the free Button Remapper to make the home button (single, double, long click) do what you want it to. I have single click go to FLauncher, double to open up the task/app manager screen where u can close apps, and long press goes back to the Google stock page w the ads if necessary for preference toggling.

I also changed my Netflix button to not work on single press (no accidental startups) and now double click or long press starts up Plex instead.. I snagged decals off an r/NvidiaShield sub reddit member (theres a sticky) that sells high quality textured vinyl decals of almost any app, logo, whatnot you can overlay on the remote button.

Anyway, as pissed as that recent move made me at Google.. It actually led to me being happier than ever w my Shield setups.
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Aug 16, 2021 11:37 PM
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webcode007Aug 16, 2021 11:37 PM
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sounds like a good deal!
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Aug 16, 2021 11:42 PM
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gtr1022Aug 16, 2021 11:42 PM
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Quote from salvio007 :
None. Pc is always better
Thanks! I've been using the the pro for almost a year but just recently discovered and set up Plex on my laptop. The combination is a game changer for me but I'm still stumbling around a bit
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Aug 16, 2021 11:44 PM
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I have owned several Shields (Since the origin 2015 model) I recently needed to upgrade to the new model (from the 2017 version in my theater room) because of the Dolby Vision HDR support and AI upscaling. I bought this tube version. It is slow! Plex 4k would stutter at times, freeze completely at other times. Netflix was fine but if you have something else open in the background then you'll see slow performance in the UI. Loading apps was noticably slower than my previous 2017 model.

I gave up immediately and returned and bought the new Pro.

Although it shouldn't be that much of a difference between this tube version with 2gb ram vs 3gb on the new pro, it is definitely a huge difference.

I love the new pro. Dolby vision, Atmos, and AI upscaling work great. AI upscaling of 1080 or even lower res content works phenomenal. Very noticable upscaling, unlike the gimmicky upscaling of the past.

Buy the pro.
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Aug 16, 2021 11:51 PM
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btogrmanAug 16, 2021 11:51 PM
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I wouldn't buy this right now.

The Android TV software that the Shield uses is maintained by Google. And they recently started displaying ads on the homepage that takes up like 1/3 of the screen.

There are different workarounds to get "fix" it but each workaround comes at a cost of reduced functionality in some way.
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Aug 16, 2021 11:55 PM
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jjmaiAug 16, 2021 11:55 PM
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I'm surprised two-years-old tech product can still hold such high % of its MSRP value.
Is it so niche that there's no competition?
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Aug 16, 2021 11:55 PM
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St8Aug 16, 2021 11:55 PM
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Quote from TomekG :
Just a bit warning that Nvidia pushed Google TV interface which is heavy on ads. Killed the experience.
It did not kill the experience. While I agree I'm not a fan of it, you gotta stop being so exaggerative. The product still works as always and is top of its class.
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sillyribAug 17, 2021 12:00 AM
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Do these play full 4k dolby atmos via plex?
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Aug 17, 2021 12:01 AM
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krazyfiendAug 17, 2021 12:01 AM
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Quote from btogrman :
I wouldn't buy this right now.

The Android TV software that the Shield uses is maintained by Google. And they recently started displaying ads on the homepage that takes up like 1/3 of the screen.

There are different workarounds to get "fix" it but each workaround comes at a cost of reduced functionality in some way.
I wouldn't buy this now or ever because it's not the pro (for the reasons others have already mentioned).

The workarounds available stay put through updates and actually improve the launcher look and experience more than the out of the box/oem experience Google was providing... Especially w the addition of those egregious ads.

BTW This home page update that has the ads is for all Android TV devices. All those new chromecasts and TVs using ATV will get the same ads (if the device is still receiving updates that is).
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