NVIDIA Shield Tablet Review - the tablet we've been waiting for

The NVIDIA Shield Tablet might be simultaneously the Android gaming experience and Android tablet we've been waiting for. Josh brings you the review.

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[soxxks]

I hope more manufacturers begin using front-facing speakers!

[shadow-intent]

Why doesn't Android Authority have the opening where the Android Authority Intro starts on the device and then plays full screen? I miss that.

[showOffX]

The only fault I can find with this tablet is the the lack of case..there are none in the market right now..got it day one...my first tablet ever! It's amazing! Took a while for this review to come out. Good job!

[NA-duvm]

Great review. I think he summed up this device exceptionally well.

[HunterRossi]

I was waiting for this review thank you Josh

[alexyguadalupe]

Dude, was that Nujabes in the background?  I swear i think i heard a sample at 10:20 that Nujabes used...

[DerpyDude]

I have the Black Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 16 GB model and it works perfect! I say this is still one of the top tablets still out along with the Tab S, Nvidia Shield, Nexus 7 2013 edition, and LG G Pad.

[hcheyne]

When you were talking about the camera you forgot to mention Twitch. I thought that was what it was for. Especially since you were taking about its gaming potential. I would love to see a twitch special

[karandex]

Xiaomi mipad also have tegra k1. Actually its the first tablet to have it.

[bkuhn]

Great review as usual Josh, I had to buy mine directly from Nvidia as it has sold out everywhere else, hopefully I will get one soon!

[SilencerRemix]

Awesome review. Was quite interested to see how the shield performs. I am currently rocking a nexus 7 2013 edition which is superb too.

[Christosan]

Did you test the tablet in power saving mode? For general use?

[MrBrymstond]

I've been seeing articles about the NVIDIA Shield Tablet that show the tablet cracking in various places, but mostly on the corners! Some people found these cracks upon opening their package and most while and after game play! I seen one of them on Appy geeks on android

[yabneelmarrero]

Will there be a comparison between the shield tablet and htc nexus when it releases? I'm waiting for the HTC nexus to come out before buying my next android tablet.

[SebastianSkadisson]

Is there a model in the planning with an sim card slot and internet connectivity chip? That's the only little thing that's kinda holding me back from replacing the Nexus 7 2013 with the Shield Tablet.

[HendFarid]

Loved the review. Can you compare it against the Xperia Z3 tablet from gaming point of view? The the Xperia you can also connect the PS4 controller.

[shamusemery]

Dude this was the best review and so helpful Thanks You!!!!

[SouravKumarRoyChowdhury]

Hey Josh if you forgot it is the Camera Awesome app that is NVIDIA is using as their default camera app. And it is from Smugmug.

[newmyed]

I am actually very tempted by this. I am not a gamer, but this tab actually seems to provide amazing value for money for even just the regular tablet user. Yes there are other tablets out there that have similar performance, but they come with annoying UIs that I am not interested in, and are priced at a higher or similar level. I far prefer the stock android experience, and am not into installing the custom roms that might be necessary on other devices to get that similar stock look.

I think it's now between this, the lg g pad (only if the price drops) or the new nexus tab when that finally arrives.

[Dr.waleedAlSaad]

amazing tab. I loved it. . tegra k1 + stock android = greatness