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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
The Nexus 7 has been the staple of Android tablets in my opinion offering a portable size while guaranteeing to always have the latest version of Android. Even the high-end Nexus 10 was a bit of cult classic even though it didn't translate into sales. O...
Published: 2014-11-03, Author: Daniel , review by: yahoo.com
The Nexus 9 is an excellent tablet, with a sleek design, long battery life, beautiful display, incredible speakers, and wonderful interface. I did have a problem, though, with the fact that there still aren't many tablet-specific Android apps. A 16 GB...
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
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
The Google Nexus 9's premium build, speedy performance and consistent updates render it one of the best high-end Android tablets....
64-bit processor is great for gaming and productivity, Front-facing stereo speakers give the Nexus 9 a mini-theater experience
Chassis is very basic, Density can make it hard to hold for long periods of time
If you're drawn to the Nexus 9, buy it because you want to see what the future's like, not because you're looking for the absolutely perfect tablet device....
Published: 2014-11-03, Author: Dan , review by: theverge.com
High-resolution, 4:3 display, Good battery life, Great speakers
Build quality issues, Sluggish performance, Lack of tablet-optimized apps
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
Published: 2014-11-03, Author: Matthew , review by: zdnet.com
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
Minimal tabletoptimized apps available from Google, High price, Low available storage capacity, Minimal tabletoptimized apps available from Google, High price, Low available storage capacity
It is a bit disappointing that Google isn't still offering up the Nexus 7, as that was a tablet you could easily use with one hand. The Google Nexus 9 is a well-made tablet running the newest version of Android and will appeal to the Android faithful. ...
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
Hollowness with its construction, Low lighting performance is weak with its camera
Modesty, that's what makes the Google Nexus 9 an unsuspecting threat in the tablet space. The specs and design aren't insanely out there, to drastically separate it from the existing crop of competition, but rather, it's what it delivers with its overall ...
Published: 2014-11-03, Author: Chris , review by: engadget.com
Android 5.0 Lollipop runs like a dream, Material Design face-lift is warm, welcoming, K1 chipset is plenty powerful, despite benchmark oddities
Screen is solid, not jaw-dropping, BoomSound speakers not as good as M8's, No expandable memory
I didn't expect to feel so torn about the Nexus 9. On the one hand, Android 5.0 Lollipop is refreshing, what with its snappiness and welcoming redesign. On the other, I can't help but feel a little frustrated that Google and HTC compromised on the Nexus 9...
