its coming! Google Nexus 9

droidman123 · 12-09-2014 11:01pm #1

well hopefully this is it! I,m sure there will be a few tweaks before the actual product is reality, I cant wait!:D

http://bgr.com/2014/09/11/google-nexus-9-release-date/

Zipppy · 14-09-2014 2:52pm

droidman123 wrote: »

well hopefully this is it! I,m sure there will be a few tweaks before the actual product is reality, I cant wait!:D

http://bgr.com/2014/09/11/google-nexus-9-release-date/

Time to finally put my old iPad 2 to bed methinks....

Any launch dates?

droidman123 · 14-09-2014 3:57pm

Zipppy wrote: »

Time to finally put my old iPad 2 to bed methinks....

Any launch dates?

October seems to be the main rumour doing the rounds,but the word in the street is the last quarter, that could mean October/November.I guess they would want it launched in time for the Christmas market,and android L is supposed to be out in October,so as usual,any new nexus will be launched with the new update.

super_furry · 14-09-2014 3:58pm

Dammit. Had my mind made up to buy an Nvidia Shield Tablet, this could make me hold off.

droidman123 · 14-09-2014 4:03pm

super_furry wrote: »

Dammit. Had my mind made up to buy an Nvidia Shield Tablet, this could make me hold off.

You could wait until the new nexus is launched then compare them before making up your mind.if all the rumours are true about the new nexus,it will be a beast.

AlanS181824 · 14-09-2014 5:20pm

So excited for this device!

droidman123 · 15-09-2014 4:07pm

Bit of an update

m.theepochtimes.com/n3/956211-nexus-9-nexus-8-htc-volantis-rumors-release-date-nexus-7-tablets-out-of-stock-in-google-play-store/

emo72 · 15-09-2014 4:53pm

Ya gotta love all those "Christian today" "epoch times" and "Indian international news" that Google now post for us.

I never realised that Christian today were so interested in Google product!

ThisRegard · 15-09-2014 5:09pm

I used to think it was just me inadvertently reading a story on one of those sites one day which is why Google+ continued to pester me with stories from them.

CantGetNoSleep · 15-09-2014 8:57pm

I just did a little sex wee

Lenin Skynard · 16-09-2014 11:51pm

If this is announced on Oct 8th like the rumours suggest, has anyone any idea as to when it will become available on the Irish Google Play store? Are these things usually available for pre-order?

beno619 · 16-09-2014 11:52pm

Lenin Skynard wrote:

If this is announced on Oct 8th like the rumours suggest, has anyone any idea as to when it will become available on the Irish Google Play store? Are these things usually available for pre-order?

Who's reporting the 8th as a possible launch date ?

Lenin Skynard · 17-09-2014 12:15am

beno619 wrote: »

Who's reporting the 8th as a possible launch date ?

HTC are holding a press event on October the 8th, so it stands to reason that this device could possibly be launched.

My question isn't specific to that date though, I'm just wondering, when it is eventually announced, how long it would take to become available for purchase or preorder here.

droidman123 · 17-09-2014 12:45am

Lenin Skynard wrote: »

HTC are holding a press event on October the 8th, so it stands to reason that this device could possibly be launched.

My question isn't specific to that date though, I'm just wondering, when it is eventually announced, how long it would take to become available for purchase or preorder here.

I,m guessing it will be on the playstore as soon as its launched.hopefully the days of waiting for months for pc world etc to get stock are over.

duridian · 17-09-2014 2:24am

Lenin Skynard wrote: »

HTC are holding a press event on October the 8th, so it stands to reason that this device could possibly be launched.

Doubtful. I read that it was gonna be about some Go-Pro style of standalone camera they are bringing out, and possibly the US launch of their first 64bit phone, Desire 820.
Anyway, aren't Nexus devices usually launched at Google events rather than OEM events?

AlanS181824 · 17-09-2014 7:44am

Lenin Skynard wrote: »

HTC are holding a press event on October the 8th, so it stands to reason that this device could possibly be launched.

My question isn't specific to that date though, I'm just wondering, when it is eventually announced, how long it would take to become available for purchase or preorder here.

This won't happen, Nexus devices are always launched by Google near Halloween not by the OEM.

droidman123 · 17-09-2014 4:41pm

http://tktechnews.com/2014/09/15/nexus-devices-coming-october-7-8-or-9th/

Looks like there are plenty of goodies on the way

caolfx · 18-09-2014 8:48am

Looks like there are plenty of goodies on the way

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Perhaps a budget and a premium Nexus device.

Can't wait for the 9.

corkie · 18-09-2014 6:02pm

Paul O’Brien, a trusted voice in the Android community, suggested that Nexus 9 could launch on October 16. It’s important to take this info with a grain of salt, as its provenience is murky. According to O’Brien, the source is an “anonymous tipster” which could mean that this alleged release date...

http://www.androidauthority.com/nexus-9-release-date-paul-o-brien-527076/

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Gran Hermano · 19-09-2014 10:17am

Other articles appearing over last 24 hours speculating a release early/mid October.
I'm looking to upgrade from the last N7 and have narrowed it down to the Xiaomi MiPad, Nvidia shield tablet or the new Nexus. Just need confirmation on Nexus pricing/spec/availability. Ideally want to keep all on Nexus/vanilla android, much easier when all your devices are on same OS version and skin.

caolfx · 19-09-2014 1:09pm

Might have to set aside some of this months wages for a Nexus tablet.

AlanS181824 · 19-09-2014 3:33pm

Gran Hermano wrote: »

Other articles appearing over last 24 hours speculating a release early/mid October.
I'm looking to upgrade from the last N7 and have narrowed it down to the Xiaomi MiPad, Nvidia shield tablet or the new Nexus. Just need confirmation on Nexus pricing/spec/availability. Ideally want to keep all on Nexus/vanilla android, much easier when all your devices are on same OS version and skin.

I'm in the exact same boat.

Can't wait until my Nexus 7 gets Android L but ideally I want a brand new tablet.

emo72 · 19-09-2014 3:38pm

Are we talking about a replacement for the nexus7 or the nexus 10 or is there one unit replacing both of them? I'd say a 9 inch tablet replacing both of them would be great. Either way confusion abounds.

AlanS181824 · 19-09-2014 3:42pm

emo72 wrote: »

Are we talking about a replacement for the nexus7 or the nexus 10 or is there one unit replacing both of them? I'd say a 9 inch tablet replacing both of them would be great. Either way confusion abounds.

I *think* there's gonna be a larger Nexus 8 to replace the Nexus 7 and a slightly smaller Nexus 9 to replace the Nexus 10.

Except budget pricing for the Nexus 8 and iPad-esque pricing with the Nexus 9.

Gran Hermano · 19-09-2014 4:28pm

Speculation and rumours the tablet will be 8 to 9 inches and replace both current N7 and N10.
There was talk of a large tablet, 12 inch plus, which might appeal in the enterprise space as a laptop/iPad replacement and compete with the MS Surface. I liked HTC hardware in the past but was let down by poor support and updates. A Nexus and HTC collaboration would be appealing. Reckon we'll only see one new tablet and wouldn't be surprised if prices rise.

Also talk of the new nexus phone possibly coming in two screen sizes. Phablet size is a lot more popular in Asia compared to USA where smaller screens lead.

The new kindle bundles launched in USA by Amazon yesterday will I predict capture most of the demand for 6-7 inch screens, especially the kids version.

caolfx · 19-09-2014 4:51pm

AlanS181824 wrote: »

I *think* there's gonna be a larger Nexus 8 to replace the Nexus 7 and a slightly smaller Nexus 9 to replace the Nexus 10.

Except budget pricing for the Nexus 8 and iPad-esque pricing with the Nexus 9.

So two tablets identical except in price? Unless the 9 is of much better spec....

I reckon it'll still work out cheaper than an iPad....I hope anyway!

droidman123 · 25-09-2014 4:22pm

Things are hotting up a bit now
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/features/google-android/3514191/new-android-l-release-date-new-features-lion-launch-event-october/?olo=rss

AlanS181824 · 25-09-2014 5:11pm

SuperOito wrote: »

So two tablets identical except in price? Unless the 9 is of much better spec....

I reckon it'll still work out cheaper than an iPad....I hope anyway!

Definitely will be cheaper than a crApple iPad!

I'm hoping for 2 tablets with one of them keeping the Nexus 7 price tag.

Going on holiday again soon so I'd like to hope it'd be cheaper so I could get it! :pac:

Super super excited for Android L though!

droidman123 · 04-10-2014 3:12pm

Looks like only another couple of weeks or so before we get something concrete.

http://www.androidheadlines.com/2014/10/rumor-new-htc-google-nexus-9-tablet-to-be-sold-at-amazon.html

droidman123 · 07-10-2014 12:22am

I hope this pic is true, it looks superb,can't wait to get my hands on it

http://mashable.com/2014/10/06/htc-nexus-9-leaked-image/

AlanS181824 · 07-10-2014 8:27am

droidman123 wrote: »

I hope this pic is true, it looks superb,can't wait to get my hands on it

http://mashable.com/2014/10/06/htc-nexus-9-leaked-image/

It just looks like a flattened out Nexus 7 that someone's added a flash and a HTC logo to!

My guess is it's fake.

droidman123 · 07-10-2014 11:52am

AlanS181824 wrote: »

It just looks like a flattened out Nexus 7 that someone's added a flash and a HTC logo to!

My guess is it's fake.

you may well be right, but as the article states those guys @upleaks have a good track record of being on the ball.

duridian · 07-10-2014 5:23pm

I reckon the image of the HTC tablet is a real Nexus 9, but the 5.9" Shamu stuff is a red herring.

Icyseanfitz · 08-10-2014 9:03am

isnt the 6 inch nexus pretty much confirmed at this stage?

duridian · 08-10-2014 11:58am

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

isnt the 6 inch nexus pretty much confirmed at this stage?

Not really. All that is certain is that Motorola appear to be making a large phablet.

The images that have emerged, one of the rear cover next to a LG G3, and the other of somebody using it inside a protective cover while commuting, don't really show any conclusive proof it is a Nexus. The latter only shows it is a Motorola prototype device, apparently running Android L. Given how close to stock Android Motorola's UI is, and how quickly they bring out their updates this is hardly surprising.

There has been no proof yet from FCC filings or similar either (Although Android Central jumped the gun on this yesterday in suggesting that a filing may have appeared, but they were wrong. It was just a Droid model for one of the US networks.)

I don't really mind one way or the other as to the size, but until I see something more concrete, I remain sceptical on the 5.9" rumours.

zweton · 08-10-2014 12:10pm

anyone hazard a guess on the price of the nexus 9? i imagine it will sell out quickly.

droidman123 · 08-10-2014 12:22pm

zweton wrote: »

anyone hazard a guess on the price of the nexus 9? i imagine it will sell out quickly.

apparently there are going to be 2 choices,16gb and 32 gb. it is being billed as a premium tablet and latest prices suggest 400-500 euros. this is all rumour atm, but I reckon in the next week or two it will be officially announced.

The Governor · 09-10-2014 3:20pm

Do you reckon the Nexus 7 2nd gen 32 GB will get a price slash when this comes out? Would love to pick one up for reading.

droidman123 · 09-10-2014 4:41pm

The Governor wrote: »

Do you reckon the Nexus 7 2nd gen 32 GB will get a price slash when this comes out? Would love to pick one up for reading.

Yeah I,d say for sure the 2013 nexus 7 will come down in price once the new nexus is officially announced in a few weeks.

duridian · 09-10-2014 5:38pm

The Governor wrote: »

Do you reckon the Nexus 7 2nd gen 32 GB will get a price slash when this comes out? Would love to pick one up for reading.

Hi The Governor,
I think the only Nexus that I can recall getting a price slash on the PlayStore was the Nexus 4, shortly before the Nexus 5 appeared.
Of course they may do that again with another Nexus device, but I have a feeling that the 4 and 5 both being LG phones may have been an enabling factor in that price slash.

Just thought I'd tell you my own story with acquiring a 32GB Nexus 7 2013 for a cheaper price..

I picked up a 32GB refurb from Dabs.ie a while ago for €180 with which I'm very happy.

Tablet didn't come with original box. Got the tablet, usb cable and charger in a larger plain cardboard box, inside of which the tablet was strapped onto a diagonal piece of cardboard using foam wrap and tape. Other than the plain packaging tablet looked brand new and unused.

Upon starting it up I quickly discovered a very likely reason why the tablet had been returned originally. It was exhibiting a minor bug in the software that affects the "Welcome" first run setup. Basically it lets you get to the point where you enter the Wifi password and then gets stuck there, giving you no way of proceeding further. It's mentioned as part of Problem #4 listed on this page of Android Authority and is quite easy to resolve.
Personally, I was going to be unlocking the bootloader anyway which would have made the tablet do a factory factory reset anyway.

One other point, and I apologise for going off topic, but had to tell this to complete the story. While the tablet itself worked out fine for me, the UPS delivery service that Dabs use as cheapest option is disastrous.
My tablet arrived in Shannon and nearly got sent back to UK twice before I finally got it. I had to ring twice to get this sorted out, and it was a combination partly of Dabs' fault and mostly UPS fault for simply making no effort to figure out the address or even phone to confirm it.
Basically Dabs printed the label like so, placing the street address below the county:

Mr Duri Duridian,
Duridiantown,
Duridian County,
Duridian Road,
Ireland
06x-CALLDURIDIAN

This was enough to stop UPS in their tracks. :rolleyes:

So if anybody reading this is thinking of getting one of these refurbished tablets, save yourself a headache and avoid the cheaper "Standard delivery" option.

ThisRegard · 09-10-2014 5:49pm

The Governor wrote: »

Do you reckon the Nexus 7 2nd gen 32 GB will get a price slash when this comes out? Would love to pick one up for reading.

Get a Kindle, better for reading if it's books you're talking about reading.

The Governor · 09-10-2014 7:58pm

Cheer all. I want it for reading and general media consumption so a Kindle is out. Have my eye on this Nexus for ages but funds are tight so want to save whatever few euro I can. I;ll hold out a few weeks and see anyway.

droidman123 · 14-10-2014 7:23pm

please let this be true!:D the new nexus has expandable memory??

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jaymcgregor/2014/10/14/nexus-9-to-launch-tomorrow-and-will-be-the-first-device-to-run-android-l/

emo72 · 14-10-2014 8:31pm

droidman123 wrote: »

please let this be true!:D the new nexus has expandable memory??

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jaymcgregor/2014/10/14/nexus-9-to-launch-tomorrow-and-will-be-the-first-device-to-run-android-l/

its forbes;) you'd imagine it was reliable. F5 hammertime tomorrow so? cant phooking wait.

Lenin Skynard · 14-10-2014 9:04pm

emo72 wrote: »

its forbes;) you'd imagine it was reliable. F5 hammertime tomorrow so? cant phooking wait.

What will you be F5ing? Where will these be available for pre-order? Google Play?

emo72 · 14-10-2014 9:08pm

haha. im just a big saddo:o i have an account on the england and ireland store. so will be watching both. in fairness its all guess work but i dont expect them to go on sale tomorrow:( but an announcement and specs would be lovely:)

droidman123 · 14-10-2014 9:57pm

if they go on pre order tomorrow I will have duartes baby:D

AlanS181824 · 14-10-2014 10:34pm

I'm really excited at the prospects of it being annouced tomorrow!

Also can't wait to get Android L on my Nexus 7 and Moto G

JacksonHeightsOwn · 14-10-2014 10:41pm

im hoping this new Nexus 6 phone isnt as big as the rumours say.

I currently have a Note 3, which is a great phone, but definitely the biggest i would ever like to go.

AlanS181824 · 15-10-2014 12:59am

I hope they continue to sell the Nexus 5 alongside the Nexus 6, be great if it was sold for €249 or even €199 too!

Nexus 6 for premium and Nexus 5 for budget?

Maybe? I dunno but it's a great idea IMO :pac:

gzoladz · 15-10-2014 7:33am

I was ready to get the N9 as my N10 started not charging, but I have fixed the charging problem, and I believe the 9 inches may be on the small size. Would love another 10 to be announced but I dont see it happening.

However, I do see google launching a 12' within a year so may wait to see if that materializes.

Key will be though the performance of my N10 with L. If it is not good I may jump to the N9 anyway.

Time will tell.

its coming! Google Nexus 9

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