You have reached this season, the dates in which Google starts sending new Nexus to those who have booked with the ultimate illusion tablet or smartphone designed by US giant with a promise of updates for life almost instantly and has already won many.
We already have a Nexus 9 Rep , the new 8.9-inch tablet manufactured by HTC Google. Those you who are waiting for the Nexus 6 will have to endure some more, and it seems that the smartphone from Google will take a little longer. This time it seems that the management of HTC is still very good, we have to wait to see what happens with Motorola, which for now we hardly news in the distribution.
The first thing you want to be clear about this first contact is that it is just that, a touchdown. Just get hold of the Nexus 9 and we only have a few first impressions, but we are so excited about this tablet in our hands that we could not wait to share it with you.
And what Secondly we have to make clear is that this is the first part of the handshake , as for now we can only have hardware details, nothing about the software because the activations are not going to make up this afternoon, at which time we will update the information by talking more about the new version of Android.
Revisiting the technical characteristics
For those who ye been slightly offside the latest news from Google and HTC , here’s a the main quick review technical characteristics of the Nexus 9
- Display 8.9 ” IPS LCD with 2048 × 1536 pixels resolution, double tap to wake up (281ppi)
- Gorilla Glass 3
- 64-bits Logan NVIDIA (Tegra K1)
- 2GB RAM
- 6700mAh battery with fast charging (not wireless)
- Storage of 16 / 32GB
- Rear Camera 8MP OIS f / 2.4
- 1.6MP front camera
- Front speakers
- 228.3 × 153.7 × 7,95mm and 425 grams
- Option LTE
- Android 5.0 Lollipop
As you can see everything quite pointer, pointing out that the screen is 2K and have left behind the 4K (maybe it’s on tablets where enjoyment you can get) and being the first Android tablet that features a 64-bit processor.
And by the way, despite being HTC the manufacturer of the Nexus 9 have not had the UltraPixel technology for camera mounting this sensor 8 conventional Mpx with optical image stabilizer.
Design and materials
When we take first the Nexus 9 we realize instantly the good finish tablet . The back is finished in rough material to remember that Google has been using their tablets and smartphones from Nexus 7 and Nexus 4, which gives a very good grip and completely eliminates the feeling of plastic material found in many smartphones and tablets.
To finish giving a great feeling of good workmanship, this rear rugosa joins the screen by a metal frame , which binds directly to the bezel, creating a very good feeling when holding the tablet.
It is that good feeling that conveys the tablet in hand what we liked so much, and despite being a tablet that runs to the 8.9″ is comfortable to hold. The ideal size of a small tablet management are 7 “in some cases 8″ by design, and leave at 9 “is risky because it is closer to the concept of large tablet of 10″ compact. However the design work from HTC and Google in this regard is very good, and at least in this first contact gave us the feeling that resemble more use could give a compact tablet.
On the sides we find the microUSB connector on the bottom, and vacuum the power and volume buttons on the right, the headphone jack on the top completely the left. This model is WiFi only, since LTE will not arrive until December, but this will also find a slot for the nano-SIM.
buttons have a good finish , but still not the best, and that few Android smartphones and tablets have really gotten used to high quality buttons. This detail is often overlooked, but when we are using buttons like the new Samsung Galaxy Note 4, we find that we can actually qualify for a leap, and it really should require these price levels. Fortunately Nexus buttons 9 are not bad, but if it is true that they have a very slight clearance
Finally, the speakers . The Nexus has 9 two stereo front speakers, so using the device as a media center will be much more comfortable than with tablets that have a speaker or in the back is much more uncomfortable that the system chosen in this HTC Nexus tablet.
In general very good first impressions has sent us the Nexus September.
Android Lollipop and software 5.0
One of the most interesting aspects of the Nexus 9 is the software , because with the new 2014 range of devices Google also unveiled the new Android 5.0 Lollipop , one loaded with new features, especially in the graphics version. We took a look at the new features of Android Lollipop, and I can confirm that the Nexus September brings lot of these, because actually Nexus 9 comes with Android 5.0 Lollipop .
Before entering more Android 5.0 get to the point and what is really important. The HTC Nexus 9 works very well, it is a fluid tablet that responds perfectly to what one might expect from a device presented at this point. We still have to test the Nvidia chipset with 64-bit processor and the graphical power that promises so much, but as far as user experience is concerned, everything looks great.
And of course, this is thanks largely to Android 5.0 . Jumping user experience level (which was already very high KitKat) is large, and navigate a tablet with Material Design love it.
We find the notification on the unlock screen with which we interact (eg archiving emails or reply mentions of Twitter), the double tap to waking the tablet and the new Quick Menu settings the notification bar. Navigation is simple and intuitive, complicated past far is Google on tablets when Honeycomb would make a distribution only for these devices.
interesting features that are worth talking about are the new control notification and the guest user. When we go up or down the volume does not already have access only to control this, but it shows three new options. Nothing priority and everything
So nothing silences all notifications during the time that we indicate, including alarms. The priority shows only the applications that add to this mode if you only want to filter mail and calls, for example, and how everything is normal, showing all notifications. A simple and quick way to better control what we you our Nexus 9
With respect to Guest user mode , by default we have created an account to log in quickly showing no data for our own, and where the guest can even log into Gmail or surfing with their user data Chrome. Not only is access to the main user data, if not that once the session is closed all data you have entered will be erased. We can also create guest users configuring settings that we deem necessary.
Finally to mention the new multitasking , that not only renews design more attractive eyelashes, but now also the applications are able to create their own tabs. An example is Gmail, which creates a tab to a new mail, so when you press the button to go to Gmail can multitask and browse the app while the new mail is still open.
Great feeling after the first tests of software with the Nexus 9 , so hopefully it stays with thorough testing.
Keyboard Cases
For those who love accessories noteworthy that the HTC hit the market with Two cases , and another with a simple Integrated keyboard .
Both covers are magnetic , and the feeling has given us testing them is not too strong, it would be interesting seized them from being better, so I recommend trying to test a before buying if you are interested, and in this aspect we have not quite convinced.
What if we liked both the design and is finished with that feature both. Details like fold can do just clearing the camera and automatically activating upon detection of magnetism that has been exposed are those just falling to the user.
As for the keyboard so is very well designed and finished with large buttons that make it easy for travel to be a more natural feel.
The covers will be available late November and will cost € 129 which includes keyboard and 39 € simple.
Price and availability of the Nexus 9
Although they were data already announced almost entirely, let do a little review of price for different models of Nexus 9 to be launched.
Let’s first with the prices Nexus 9
- WiFi 16GB: € 399
- WiFi 32GB 489 €
- LTE 32GB: € 569
The WiFi model is available today on Amazon and Google Play and LTE will be released in December, so those you want to use a nano SIM will have to wait a bit to get your hands on it.
What you looking like you new Nexus 9
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