Scope of supply:
The packaging is plain and simply Similarly is also the content. On top of the tablet and the usual information, including following the power supply unit incl. UK adapter and a micro-USB cable. When controllers even a micro-USB cable is included.
Style:
The design is reminiscent of the back-to-the last Nexus 7. A soft touch surface provides easy handling. The 8 inches falling out not so great, as I first thought. The front speakers and port alignment are also without problem. Here appears the housing are also a significant failure (and the reason for the resale of my tablets). The gaps have been extremely large in my device. The edges around the front around (although this looks nice) were extremely sharp and unpleasant. In addition, variations in the glue line between the front and back were felt. Here someone has slept thorough in quality control. Whether this is for all devices so, but I can not say.
Hardware:
Here, the Nvidia Shield gleams Tablet. The Full-HD resolution on a beautiful display, which is a surprisingly good black can, convince. The color display is accurately and it is therefore one sure of the good quality in the industry. In addition, the sound of the Tablets Top. I let off and also to the films my Audio Technica ATH-M50 are next (without it is now dochmal comfortable).
The Tegra K1 is simply a hot sledge in racing. The benchmarks clearly show that no other device can match. While the CPU performance is part of the Snapdragon & Co. competitors, but in terms of GPU performance no one comes close in on the K1. And not only that: The Tegra K1 supports OpenGL4.4 and therefore are direct ports from the PC. This was also at Trine 2 (pre-installed), Portal and Half Life made so. All three games are great fun and even though I have this already gambled on the PC, it is worth the repeated by playing. Unfortunately, it is more likely to crash, especially in Half Life. This, however, I chalk rather to the Developer. However, the graphics in these songs is just great. Unfortunately, I lack to date to many exclusive title for the Tegra K1 (not for Tegra generally) than that it's really worth for a gambler.
But for gamers one has some settled in the software)
Additionally, Nvidia has a stylus. However, this is not really good. The only difference from a capacitive stylus pen is the Handball recognition on the display that works more bad than good. This "feature" would have to save or replace it with an active stylus can (see Wacom, Galaxy Note, etc.)
The memory of the tablet is expandable with microSDXC to 128GB. With my 32GB SanDisk microSDHC there were no problems. Unfortunately, the installation restriction of Android fast for lack of memory makes, because there are only few apps or only small parts of Apps outsource to the memory card.
Software:
The nearly pure Android is supplemented with a few apps. These include a note and Zeichenapp (the above-mentioned bad stylus brings here but not much), and various programs for gamers. And since it appears very clear alignment.
With Twitch Support to supplies for Streamer an excellent platform to present themselves on the Internet. The interface is simple and very clear and to stream runs smoothly by hand.
The Shield Hub provides a quick access to the Gaming and Media Apps and is complemented perfectly with the controller. The interface is clear to the domestic television aligned (miniHDMI's the Tablet on board), but can also be used on the tablet easily.
In addition, one delivery the Nvidia Beta Grid with. Here you can stream PC games on the tablet, and not from a home PC (which is very good by Shield Tablet can), but from the Internet. Currently, the server used for this purpose are, however, in the USA and a judder-gaming is not possible. However, here is the future.
Coupled with my gaming PC mutates the Shield Tablet also quite fast to the console. The PC is equipped with a Nvidia GTX760 and streams the games usually readily available on the home network. Only the wireless connection should be fast and well.
Which are for all non-gamers looking for a good tablet nor the info that Nvidia has already announced Android 5.0.
Battery life (especially Ingress):
The powerful hardware, the battery life is unfortunately disappointing with active use of tablets. Both Nexus 7 have persevered here much longer. Especially in Half Life or Portal of battery was ever empty after 2 to 3 hours. Even under normal use of the tablets to get more difficult throughout the day. Another minus point for me.
Camera:
Honestly, who should buy a tablet really do not expect miracles. Here, too, is no surprise Nvidia the buyer. The Rueckkamera is very grieselig and blends with the front camera of my Moto X or old BlackBerry Q10 compare (with significantly smaller sensor). However, the webcam streamer is very suitable and can be quite utilize for video chat or the Live Feed.
The camera interface, however, is very extensive and leaves much room for the user open. Too bad for the bad camera. Because with the great features you could provide so many mobile phone.
CONCLUSION:
Very good tablet with deduction in the B-Note. Unfortunately, the quality of the packaging keeps not with the built-in hardware. Those looking for a pure gaming device and utilizes the unique features of the Shield tablets and want to have, which it is warmly recommended. However, if you are looking for a good all-round tablet, you probably should to my favorites the Nexus 7 FHD grab. This provides more than adequate power (though without Tegra Games) and is clearly better built.
For questions I am happy to help;) through a review and feedback I would be very happy.
