[Q] Shield Tablet Questions

[MinerBoy004]

Hey guys, I am thinking about getting one of these tablets, but I have a couple of questions.

1) If I buy the 32GB LTE one, do I need to force it to be on a phone plan? (WiFi only?)

2) Since my computer is not a GeForce rig, can I use Splashtop Gaming THD to stream games w/o any lag?

So those are my questions, hope you can answer them.

 

[primetechv2]

You can probably just turn off the radio by putting your tablet into permanent airplane mode. I've never heard anyone complain using that method.

Gaming over wireless is iffy. Read reviews, there are probably a lot of new people disappointed with the performance of the Splashtop gaming app, moreso if it's going to be the killer app for getting the tablet.

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[MinerBoy004]

Let's say I just got my tablet and turn it on, does the setup require you for a phone plan?

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[NaminatoR1254jaime.sier]

I can answer the second question. Yes, you can use Splashtop Gaming THD. I will point out more alternatives though.

Take note that none of them are powerful as Nvidia's. You need a great internet connection and a router that works on 5 ghz (In my country, Chile, for ex., very hard)

Three alternatives are:

1- Kainy (free version with ads; demo version: paid version)
2- Splashtop 2 (more of a desktop remote app than made for gaming) (free)
3- Kino Console (free)

Ive somewhat used Kino Console, for a couple of minutes, and it seems the most solid alternative.

I'd suggest you try them on another Android device first.

 

[ailima]

Let's say I just got my tablet and turn it on, does the setup require you for a phone plan?

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Let me be specific. You do not need a phone or data plan to use your Nvidia Shield 32gb LTE.

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[MinerBoy004]

Thanks for the info! Definitely gonna get one of these.

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