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Is nexus 9 still worth it?

  • 05-07-2015 5:33pm
    #1
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,710 ✭✭✭


    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 Posts: 5,399 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 7,710 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 7,710 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    It's about €380 here...


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    OldMrBrennan83
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  • #7
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭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!

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  • #8
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,710 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 1,987 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 6,410 ✭✭✭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 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 Posts: 6,410 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭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!

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


    Or tenner cheaper in Argos

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


  • #15
    EagererBeaver
    Registered Users Posts: 6,410 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭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!

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  • #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 Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    Whats the battery life like on it?


  • #19
    illdoit2morrow
    Registered Users Posts: 744 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 4,821 ✭✭✭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: 744 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 4,821 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 3,835 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭corkie


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



    About 6 Hours of extensive use!

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  • #26
    TheBazman
    Registered Users 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 Posts: 4,821 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 7,138 ✭✭✭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

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  • #29
    EagererBeaver
    Registered Users Posts: 6,410 ✭✭✭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 Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    SMH at people who don't read previous posts
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  • #31
    EagererBeaver
    Registered Users Posts: 6,410 ✭✭✭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.


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