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November 2014
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The editors liked
Sharp looking
Best Android tablet ever
Good price
Everything—especially tablets—should have front-facing speakers. At first the Nexus 9's speakers seemed dangerously close to the edge
But my palms actually didn't block them they way they block the bottom-mounted stereo speakers on an iPad Air. They aren
Game performance simply blazes
Thin and light body matched with Nexus line's clean
Unobtrusive design
We want to see tap-to-turn-on functions on every tablet from now on
Solid battery life
Android has matured enough that apps generally hold up well o
Premium build quality with nice color choices
Excellent performance
Comes running stock Android Lollipop
Better than average audio
The
Sleek and sturdy design
Runs on the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop with lots of improvements
Clear front-facing speakers
Great Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection
Bright and clear display
Premium design
Strong graphics performance
Super-fast processor. First tablet with Android Lollipop
Which has lots of new features.
Comfortable
Lightweight design
Above-average speakers
Runs pure version of latest Android ("Lollipop")
The Google Nexus 9 is the first tablet to run Android Lollipop 5.0
Which should receive timely updates. It performs steadily with many apps open
And switching between them is fluid. Its streamlined construction has a deluxe
Comfortable feel
64-bit processor is great for gaming and productivity
Front-facing stereo speakers give the Nexus 9 a mini-theater experience
Fast
Fresh new Android Lollipop OS
4
3 aspect ratio good for reading and web surfing
64 bit CPU holds promise for the future
Excellent screen
Solid performance
Phenomenal user experience
Excellent frontfacing stereo speakers and a very nice screen. Light
Comfortable to hold. Runs the latest version of stock Android
Which has improved since launch. Very solid battery life. Keyboard cover Folio (sold separately) is a nice option for enter
Android 5.0 Lollipop is excellent
Swift and stable performance
Decent battery
Attractive display
High-resolution
3 display
Good battery life
Great speakers
Good quality design
Fit
And finish Minimal tabletoptimized apps available from Google
Great sounding HTC BoomSound speakers High price
Launches with Android Lollipop OS Low available storage capacity
On the software
The Nexus 9 is the first device t
Android Lollipop delivers an outstanding experience
BoomSound speakers
Powerful processor
Solid endurance
Comfortable
Accessible design
Solid and practical build
Great display
Decent camera
Stock Lollipop is smooth and feature rich
The pricing is absolutely competitive at $399
Material Design gives the interface an inviting presence
Android 5.0 Lollipop dishes us several cool features
Battery is far more lasting than its contemporaries
Precise color reproduction with its display
Android 5.0 Lollipop runs like a dream
Material Design face-lift is warm
Welcoming
K1 chipset is plenty powerful
Despite benchmark oddities
Swift 64 bit SoC
Decent speakers
Latest Android 5.0
Low radiation rate
Good primary camera (in bright surroundings)
Superb battery life
Good screen...
The editors didn't like
Some unfortunate graphics bugs
Terrible buttons
Nexus devices are supposed to show off the perfect mesh of stock Android and thoughtfully designed hardware
But the Nexus 9 puts Android's big-screen shortcomings front and center. I hate
Hate
Hate having to really deliberately stretch my t
Stuttering and pauses between app switches are too common
Slightly loose plastic backing gives the device a cheap feeling
White bleed from the top of the screen is unfortunate
Auto-EQ on speakers goes so far as to ruin certain music and loud scenes
No Micro SD card slot for expansion and its limited to a 32GB max capacity
Slow charging
Display is solid but not quite premium
Cameras are average
Still not comfortable for 1-hand use
Horrible camera
Average battery life
Hefty price
No microSD card slot
The Google Nexus 9's pricing starts at $399 for the 16GB version. This is a just a good tablet but I can't recommend it at this price tag. It w
Awkward button placement
Poor audio quality
Poor camera. Some apps need to be updated. Android is still a bit behind Windows on productivity apps and iOS on high-profile games and apps
Rubberized back is fingerprint- and streak-prone
No MicroSD card slot for storage expansion
Slow to charge
Ho-hum battery life
Not all apps work smoothly with Android 5.0 yet. Firm contact is necessary for efficient touchscreen response and it's slow to charge. The largest capacity model offered is 32GB and there's no microSD card slot
Chassis is very basic
Density can make it hard to hold for long periods of time
Dull design and materials given the price
Not quick to charge
Some display light bleed
Early processor optimisation issues
Noticeable heat build up
Lacklustre camera
Not as consistently fast as it should be. Screen is too reflective for some outdoor conditions. Optional Keyboard Folio is buggy
And using it on the fly can grow annoying
Mediocre hardware
Feels cheap
Lacks external storage support
Very slow to start up
Build quality issues
Sluggish performance
Lack of tablet-optimized apps
Minimal tabletoptimized apps available from Google
High price
Low available storage capacity
Inconsistent build quality
Mediocre fit & finish
Limited to 16/32GB storage with no expansion
Middling cameras
Inconsistent gaming experience
We've seen some complaints of light bleed from early Nexus 9 adopters
And we noticed this too a very narrow strip along the top of the screen in portrait mode is brighter than elsewhere. This wasn't a massive irritation
We've seen some complaints of light bleed from early Nexus 9 adopters, and we noticed this too a very narrow strip along the top of the screen in portrait mode is brighter than elsewhere. This wasn't a massive irritation, but it's not exactly ideal, As we
The Google/HTC Nexus 9 is a good tablet, but not quite a great one. The sound quality from the twin HTC BoomSound speakers is a real plus point -- as, of course, is Android 5.0 Lollipop. The 64-bit Nvidia Tegra K1 processor delivers excellent performance,...
Published: 2014-11-17, Author: Helena , review by: chipchick.com
Premium build quality with nice color choices, excellent performance, comes running stock Android Lollipop, better than average audio, The
No Micro SD card slot for expansion and its limited to a 32GB max capacity, slow charging, display is solid but not quite premium, cameras are average
The Nexus 9 is a solid premium tablet that Android purists will love. Can it compete with the iPad Air? Not really – we say this because we consider the Air 2 to be even more of a premium, high-end tablet, while the Nexus will likely appeal to mid-ran...
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Published: 2014-11-15, Author: Matt , review by: androidguys.com
Overall, this tablet is one of the best Android tablets I've seen, and is the only one to offer a pure Android experience. If you are an Android-enthusiast there is no question; this is the device you want. Between the awesome Tegra K1 processor and promp...
Inconsistent build quality, Mediocre fit & finish, Limited to 16/32GB storage with no expansion, Middling cameras, Inconsistent gaming experience
And really, price is the whole problem with the Nexus 9. Yes, it's a Benjamin cheaper than the iPad it was (supposedly) built to compete with, but it's also far less impressive in almost every way. It's the same price as Samsung's Galaxy Tab S 8.4, whose...
The Nexus 9 reveals some small drawbacks.Google presents a strong tablet in cooperation with HTC, which creates high expectations because of the excellent predecessors. However, the pricing is the first small drawback.The Nexus 9 is slightly bulkier than...
Future-proof, but imperfectLong-time readers here at Android Central will know I loves me some Nexus. I like the bare feel of the OS, I like the fast updates, and I like having first crack at new OS features.The performance is great. The battery life is f...
Abstract: I've owned an iPad Air since the original model came out last year (my first iPad), and when the Air 2 came out late last month, I dove right in and bought another. Why? My biggest issue with the original Air was speed: occasional stutters and lackluster...
Published: 2014-11-08, Author: Radu , review by: tablet-news.com
Abstract: As you probably know, the HTC Nexus 9 tablet has been selling for a few days now and big gadget sites have got a hold of the device for testing purposes. Impressions are mixed and some reviewers have rushed to call this model disappointing or mediocre, bu...
These two couldn't be any more different on the outside, as one impressively stands out for its premium design and svelte construction – while the other follows a more humble and modest path. Mainly due to that disparity, it makes perfect sense why the iP...
Published: 2014-11-06, Author: Alex , review by: recombu.com
Premium design, Excellent screen, Solid performance, Phenomenal user experience
Average battery life, Early processor optimisation issues, Noticeable heat build up, Lacklustre camera
A new age of Nexus The Nexus 9 represents two big milestones in its own right; the long-awaited return of a Nexus tablet and proof that HTC can make a solid slate that has the potential to make serious waves in the market. The user experience is the...
