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Is nexus 9 still worth it?

  • 05-07-2015 5:33pm
    #1
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,747 ✭✭✭


    Having a look for a new tablet, moving from an Asus Transformer Prime 201 which has been great, but recently has slowed down to a crawl, even after factory reset.

    The shops have been pushing me towards a levono yoga, but i dont like the big end on it. And there arent great covers for it... I like to throw my tablet into a satchel, which doesn't have much room.

    I'm not keen on Samsung due to the bloatware and the laggy interface and generally don't like their design.

    Just discovered a shop here that actually stocks the nexus...a rare thing here in the Middle East...

    Is it still a decent tablet? I realize there may be new products closer to Christmas, but not sure I can wait that long.


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  • #2
    droidman123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,538 ✭✭✭droidman123


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    Having a look for a new tablet, moving from an Asus Transformer Prime 201 which has been great, but recently has slowed down to a crawl, even after factory reset.

    The shops have been pushing me towards a levono yoga, but i dont like the big end on it. And there arent great covers for it... I like to throw my tablet into a satchel, which doesn't have much room.

    I'm not keen on Samsung due to the bloatware and the laggy interface and generally don't like their design.

    Just discovered a shop here that actually stocks the nexus...a rare thing here in the Middle East...

    Is it still a decent tablet? I realize there may be new products closer to Christmas, but not sure I can wait that long.

    I have had mine since launch and love it.i have no issues and It runs smoothly. I would have no hesitation in recommending it


  • #3
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,747 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Thanks droidman, there doesn't seem to be much on the market at the moment to compete against it... Think I'll bite the bullet


  • #4
    OldMrBrennan83
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  • #5
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,747 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    It's about €380 here...


  • #6
    OldMrBrennan83
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  • #7
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,648 ✭✭✭corkie


    The Nexus 9 is finally a tablet you should buy

    Android Central post from about 3 days ago!


    Have mine since launch and am happy with it.

    Luckily I had no launch issues with mine! Had a clicky back at one stage but it resolved itself!


  • #8
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,747 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Ordered a 32gb, might take a couple of days to get here... Could have picked up the 16 gb this evening but could do with the extra space. Seems to be getting much improved reviews since the update to 5.1...


  • #9
    steve_r
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,044 ✭✭✭steve_r


    I was having issues with my battery usage before, compared to my old iPad 2, but that appears to have gone away - perhaps the latest update.

    I've a love/hate dynamic with mine - I have to admit I was expecting to be more impressed by the latest and greatest on the Nexus line but not so much.

    The latest Nexus 7 is probably better in terms of build quality - just bought one recently, but I wanted a larger screen to read off, hence the nexus 9


  • #10
    EagererBeaver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,534 ✭✭✭EagererBeaver


    I bought one last week off eBay from Hong Kong. 32gb WiFi/LTE and am very happy with it so far. I paid £272 including customs and saw it in Amazon for £460.

    I actually thought I was getting the WiFi only model but the LTE turned up. There's no way to turn off the cellular radio so battery was horrendous until I put it in airplane mode. Not ideal but does the job m


  • #11
    Slippin Jimmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,031 ✭✭✭Slippin Jimmy


    EagererBeaver wrote: »
    I bought one last week off eBay from Hong Kong. 32gb WiFi/LTE and am very happy with it so far. I paid £272 including customs and saw it in Amazon for £460.

    I actually thought I was getting the WiFi only model but the LTE turned up. There's no way to turn off the cellular radio so battery was horrendous until I put it in airplane mode. Not ideal but does the job m

    Would you have a link by any chance. Seems a decent price.


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  • #12
    EagererBeaver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,534 ✭✭✭EagererBeaver


    Slippin Jimmy wrote: »
    Would you have a link by any chance. Seems a decent price.

    Just search on eBay. Plenty in and around that price. Seller was "t-dimension-us".


  • #13
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,648 ✭✭✭corkie


    16GB Wi-Fi Nexus 9 discounted to £200 at Amazon UK

    You Save: £119.01 (37%)


    Amazon Direct Link

    Savings only on the 16gb model!


    Cost €290.29 with shipping to Ireland!


    They put up the price again!


  • #14
    Sherfin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 203 ✭✭Sherfin


    Or tenner cheaper in Argos

    http://www.checkargos.com/StockCheckPage.php?productId=331%2F2788


  • #15
    EagererBeaver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,534 ✭✭✭EagererBeaver


    EagererBeaver wrote: »
    Just search on eBay. Plenty in and around that price. Seller was "t-dimension-us".

    Complained about them sending me the LTE version instead of the WiFi only one. Getting £25 back! So, a 32GB WiFi/LTE version, including postage and shipping, for £248. Can't complain about that!


  • #16
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,648 ✭✭✭corkie


    Argos both 16gb and 32gb priced at €279.00

    argosN9price.png?dl=0


    Just checked the stock, 32gb Out of stock in all stores!


  • #17
    symbolic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,243 ✭✭✭symbolic


    corkie wrote: »
    Argos both 16gb and 32gb priced at €279.00

    argosN9price.png?dl=0


    Just checked the stock, 32gb Out of stock in all stores!

    It's a great price isn't it. Be very tempted if I see one in Stock anywhere.


  • #18
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    Whats the battery life like on it?


  • #19
    illdoit2morrow
    Registered Users Posts: 746 ✭✭✭illdoit2morrow


    corkie wrote: »
    Argos both 16gb and 32gb priced at €279.00

    argosN9price.png?dl=0


    Just checked the stock, 32gb Out of stock in all stores!

    Stock checker is now saying it can be reserved at the €279 price, should be available to pick up at the weekend. Fingers crossed.


  • #20
    symbolic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,243 ✭✭✭symbolic


    illdoit2morrow wrote: »
    Stock checker is now saying it can be reserved at the €279 price, should be available to pick up at the weekend. Fingers crossed.

    Just reserved one myself. Does this whole reserving malarkey usually work well?


  • #21
    budhabob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,872 ✭✭✭budhabob


    symbolic wrote: »
    Just reserved one myself. Does this whole reserving malarkey usually work well?

    It seems to be out of stock everywhere.


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  • #22
    illdoit2morrow
    Registered Users Posts: 746 ✭✭✭illdoit2morrow


    budhabob wrote: »
    It seems to be out of stock everywhere.

    Yes they don't have any stock at present but you can reserve one. They are saying that they will be available to pick up on the 25th. Here's hoping anyway.


  • #23
    budhabob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,872 ✭✭✭budhabob


    illdoit2morrow wrote: »

    Yes they don't have any stick at present but you can reserve one. They are saying that they will be available to pick up on the 25th. Here's hoping anyway.

    Ya reserved it alright.


  • #24
    statto25
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,862 ✭✭✭statto25


    budhabob wrote: »
    Ya reserved it alright.

    Will they honour the 279.99 price next week? The small text says the price is valid until tomorrow.


  • #25
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,648 ✭✭✭corkie


    deadanonymau5 wrote: »
    Whats the battery life like on it?



    About 6 Hours of extensive use!


  • #26
    TheBazman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,462 ✭✭✭TheBazman


    statto25 wrote: »
    Will they honour the 279.99 price next week? The small text says the price is valid until tomorrow.

    Someone in BA rang Argos who confirmed that the sale price would be valid when collecting.


  • #27
    budhabob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,872 ✭✭✭budhabob


    TheBazman wrote: »
    Someone in BA rang Argos who confirmed that the sale price would be valid when collecting.

    Its gone back up to €419. I hope youre right.

    http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&searchTerms=NEXUS+9&authToken=

    Link may not work, the argos website isnt working great today, but search nexus 9 to see.


  • #28
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,648 ✭✭✭corkie


    Did anyone manage to get one at the reserved price?


    At €419 is still good value for the 32gb (€100 off)!


    Stock check for 32gb Black and 32gb White


  • #29
    EagererBeaver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,534 ✭✭✭EagererBeaver


    corkie wrote: »
    Did anyone manage to get one at the reserved price?


    At €419 is still good value for the 32gb (€100 off)!


    Stock check for 32gb Black and 32gb White

    No way at that price. Can be bought much cheaper online.


  • #30
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    SMH at people who don't read previous posts
    giphy.gif


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  • #31
    EagererBeaver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,534 ✭✭✭EagererBeaver


    deadanonymau5 wrote: »
    SMH at people who don't read previous posts
    giphy.gif

    Your point? I'm suggesting that's it's not good value at €419, whereas the temporary sale price was good value.


  • #32
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    EagererBeaver wrote: »
    Your point? I'm suggesting that's it's not good value at €419, whereas the temporary sale price was good value.

    Did I quote your post? No I didn't. I obviously wasn't referring to you based on what you said and what I said. A bit 'touchy feely' are you?

    My point? My point is clear and concise to anyone with a normal functioning brain. If you can't understand what I was saying in my post, Im doubtful that you're capable of understanding anything else.


  • #33
    EagererBeaver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,534 ✭✭✭EagererBeaver


    Maybe I just don't like when people are snide, condescending smart arses and are too busy admiring themselves from the top of their high horse that they can't see how their posts come across.


  • #34
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    EagererBeaver wrote: »
    Maybe I just don't like when people are snide, condescending smart arses and are too busy admiring themselves from the top of their high horse that they can't see how their posts come across.

    Ill take that as you now understand you were in the wrong and you're the proud type so can't admit it. I think your issue isn't a dislike of people who you bizarrely/irrationally perceive as "snide, condescending smart arses", but a much deeper issue. Maybe this forum is the one for you.

    giphy.gif

    Back on topic, my 2 Nexus 32GBs have landed in store. :D


  • #35
    Niemoj
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭Niemoj


    Have a white 32GB reserved in Carlow and should be there between Monday and Wednesday of next week even though there's actually 1 in stock!

    According to the BA thread Argos have been grand for selling them at the reserved price (€279) instead of the current (€419) price.


  • #36
    odckdo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 413 ✭✭odckdo


    I have one reserved but not sure whether I should take the plunge?

    I am a very light user on a tablet - browsing mainly. Because of the Nexus 9 high spec how many years would I get before it slows? Is 2 years the norm or could I get more?

    Or would I be better off with a lower spec cheaper model and say get 2 in the same life span of the Nexus 9?


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  • #37
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    Niemoj wrote: »
    Have a white 32GB reserved in Carlow and should be there between Monday and Wednesday of next week even though there's actually 1 in stock!

    According to the BA thread Argos have been grand for selling them at the reserved price (€279) instead of the current (€419) price.

    They'd probably sell it to you since you have a reservation. The Nexus you ordered should be in stock earlier than that.
    odckdo wrote: »
    I have one reserved but not sure whether I should take the plunge?

    I am a very light user on a tablet - browsing mainly. Because of the Nexus 9 high spec how many years would I get before it slows? Is 2 years the norm or could I get more?

    Or would I be better off with a lower spec cheaper model and say get 2 in the same life span of the Nexus 9?

    Id get the Nexus 9 in your case


  • #38
    Niemoj
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭Niemoj


    deadanonymau5 wrote: »
    They'd probably sell it to you since you have a reservation. The Nexus you ordered should be in stock earlier than that.

    In the email it says "Monday 27th July to Wednesday 29th July 2015".

    I don't mind having to wait for it anyway just as long as I can get it for that cracking price.


  • #39
    Slippin Jimmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,031 ✭✭✭Slippin Jimmy


    odckdo wrote: »
    I have one reserved but not sure whether I should take the plunge?

    I am a very light user on a tablet - browsing mainly. Because of the Nexus 9 high spec how many years would I get before it slows? Is 2 years the norm or could I get more?

    Or would I be better off with a lower spec cheaper model and say get 2 in the same life span of the Nexus 9?

    If you decide not to take the plunge can I make use of your reservation code?


  • #40
    jonny_b
    Registered Users Posts: 647 ✭✭✭jonny_b


    Niemoj wrote: »
    Have a white 32GB reserved in Carlow and should be there between Monday and Wednesday of next week even though there's actually 1 in stock!

    According to the BA thread Argos have been grand for selling them at the reserved price (€279) instead of the current (€419) price.

    I got mine in Carlow and they gave me the sale price upon showing the email with the reservation code and price agreed


  • #41
    odckdo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 413 ✭✭odckdo


    S Jimmy if I decide not to go with it I'll let you know.


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  • #42
    Slippin Jimmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,031 ✭✭✭Slippin Jimmy


    odckdo wrote: »
    S Jimmy if I decide not to go with it I'll let you know.

    Thanks odckdo. But another poster has kindly offered me their code :D.


  • #43
    budhabob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,872 ✭✭✭budhabob


    Mine was due Monday to Wednesday, but got a text yesterday it was in stock. Picked it up, lovely piece of kit.


  • #44
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    Niemoj wrote: »
    In the email it says "Monday 27th July to Wednesday 29th July 2015".

    I don't mind having to wait for it anyway just as long as I can get it for that cracking price.

    I know you said that in your other post. Mine came early and so did some other 'boardsies' tablets.


  • #45
    Niemoj
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭Niemoj


    deadanonymau5 wrote: »
    I know you said that in your other post. Mine came early and so did some other 'boardsies' tablets.

    Oh right fair enough.

    Well I doubt they'll have anything coming in during the weekend so looks like it'll be monday after all.


  • #46
    caviardreams
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,614 ✭✭✭caviardreams


    Looking at the nexus 9 myself - have been using a nexus 7 since last 2012 and it has gone very slow even with factory resets etc. Also I read the 7 won't be getting the new Android M software? Good excuse to upgrade!

    Also tempted by the Samsung Tab S 8.4 or even the new S2 8.0 - they seem a good bit smaller and lighter, particularly the former for only a small compromise on screen size. I do like the portability of the Nexus 7 but would like a bit of a bigger screen, but the better software experience of the nexus devices is pushing me over the samsung. I guess I really want a Nexus 8 but don't think there will be one any time soon :D:D

    Is the fingerprinting issue really that bad on the black Nexus 9? And the light bleed and heating issues?


  • #47
    micks_address
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭micks_address


    I reserved on in argos on Wednesday I think at the 279 price due in Monday or Tuesday.. I checked the reservation email and it doesn't mention what I ordered at all. Just says thanks for your reservation.. Did I mess it up?

    Cheers
    Mick


  • #48
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    micks_address wrote: »
    I reserved on in argos on Wednesday I think at the 279 price due in Monday or Tuesday.. I checked the reservation email and it doesn't mention what I ordered at all. Just says thanks for your reservation.. Did I mess it up?

    Cheers
    Mick

    It should say it. Mine does. Check if your email security has disabled half the email. It should say at the top of the email in small writing that some of it was disabled from showing? Or else try checking emails on a different pc/device.


  • #49
    The Corinthian
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,777 ✭✭✭✭The Corinthian


    deadanonymau5 wrote: »
    Did I quote your post? No I didn't. I obviously wasn't referring to you based on what you said and what I said. A bit 'touchy feely' are you?

    My point? My point is clear and concise to anyone with a normal functioning brain. If you can't understand what I was saying in my post, Im doubtful that you're capable of understanding anything else.
    Tone it down a few notches.


  • #50
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,648 ✭✭✭corkie


    Looking for a game to test out your new Nexus 9?


    I recommend 'The Talos Principle'!


    More details about it here.


  • #51
    Niemoj
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭Niemoj


    corkie wrote: »
    Looking for a game to test out your new Nexus 9?


    I recommend 'The Talos Principle'!


    More details about it here.
    That game looks amazing!

    Shame to say it has the standard "Euro Tax" on it.

    Anyway tomorrow is when I'll be getting mine and I have a few games already bought in anticipation.

    Any other graphically intensive (free/paid) games you'd recommend?


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