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its coming! Google Nexus 9

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  • #512
    Fuzzy_Dunlop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,531 ✭✭✭Fuzzy_Dunlop


    Cheers lads, I haven't actually got it yet (getting it at christmas). Will probably just get a cheap amazon one in the mean time because nothing else really seems coming up. Don't think I've any real need for the keyboard folio.


  • #513
    danger_mouse_tm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 992 ✭✭✭danger_mouse_tm


    I am using vlc beta for video playback based on the fact that I've used it for years on the pc. Is there a better one out there that can work with the chromecast?


  • #514
    zweton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,743 ✭✭✭zweton


    guys, whats the general opinion on the nexus 9? liking it?
    want to get one soon.


  • #515
    micks_address
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,516 ✭✭✭micks_address


    zweton wrote: »
    guys, whats the general opinion on the nexus 9? liking it?
    want to get one soon.

    Would like some opinions to... Sold my nexus ten and either going for a nexus 9 or Samsung tab s.. The tab s is meant to have a fantastic screen and it has expandable storage.. Downside is no vanilla android :( not liking the reports of screen bleed with nexus 9


  • #516
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,246 ✭✭✭corkie


    danger_mouse_tm wrote: »
    I am using vlc beta for video playback based on the fact that I've used it for years on the pc. Is there a better one out there that can work with the chromecast?


    Sorry for not replying sooner, since you posted VLC has come out of beta and is now available on the playstore. Still no chromecast support but if you cast the screen and play something in VLC it's like casting.

    Have you tried BubbleUPnP, it's my favorite choice for casting local media!
    micks_address wrote: »
    Would like some opinions to... Sold my nexus ten and either going for a nexus 9 or Samsung tab s.. The tab s is meant to have a fantastic screen and it has expandable storage.. Downside is no vanilla android :( not liking the reports of screen bleed with nexus 9

    No noticeable screen-bleed on mine!

    zweton wrote: »
    guys, whats the general opinion on the nexus 9? liking it?
    want to get one soon.

    I am happy with my purchase, just wish there was more games/demos to utilize the Tegra K1 chip.

    "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." ~ George Santayana
    "But that's balanced out by the fact that it's a mandate not to do very much." ~ Prof. Eoin O'Malley



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  • #517
    zweton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,743 ✭✭✭zweton


    micks_address wrote: »
    Would like some opinions to... Sold my nexus ten and either going for a nexus 9 or Samsung tab s.. The tab s is meant to have a fantastic screen and it has expandable storage.. Downside is no vanilla android :( not liking the reports of screen bleed with nexus 9

    yeah i think that has put me off too, may hold out for a bit and see what else is out there.


  • #518
    danger_mouse_tm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 992 ✭✭✭danger_mouse_tm


    I'm liking my 9 a lot. I'm experimenting with Android a lot having just bought a cheap Chinese Android phone I'm strongly considering getting a nexus 5 or 6. Only thing I don't like over my old windows phone is it doesn't read my text messages and I have to tap the mic on the Google search bar rather than just hold down the button on my Bluetooth headset to initiate a voice call.
    I will have a look at the bubbleupnp and see what it's like. My wife will be taking the laptop that's currently acting as the media player for our TV for work so I will have the nexus and the chromecast only.
    My favourite app BTW is airdroid. I convert my TV shows and movies using freemake and send them from the laptop wireless then.
    Any opinions on the new origami style cover? I'd buy one if it was a tenner less and actually available!


  • #519
    The_B_Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 8,012 ✭✭✭The_B_Man
    Something about sandwiches


    BTW, DicePlayer is another good media player app.


  • #520
    zweton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,743 ✭✭✭zweton


    is there any other tablet out there on par with the nexus 9?


  • #521
    zweton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,743 ✭✭✭zweton


    got the nexus 9 earlier:D any must have/good apps for it that ye use?


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  • #522
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,246 ✭✭✭corkie


    zweton wrote: »
    got the nexus 9 earlier:D any must have/good apps for it that ye use?

    Very Limited selection of Nexus 9 Tegra K1 based games/demos have been released so far. And because it has a different chip than the shield, apps that work on the shield don't automatically work on the 9.

    Hero Panda Bomber (Freemium) is optimized for K1.

    Shiny The Firefly THD is another choice (haven't played it myself) but good reviews on XDA.


    Not optimized for Tegra K1 (but I have enjoyed on the 9) are: -

    Hellraid: The Escape
    The Cave
    Shardlands
    République looks good on the 9, but I have only played it a small bit.

    Telltales: Games of Thrones also looks good on it.


    Some of the above have already been recommended by others on this thread, Thanks.



    I keep checking the Playstore with this Search for new games/demos.

    Regards
    John

    "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." ~ George Santayana
    "But that's balanced out by the fact that it's a mandate not to do very much." ~ Prof. Eoin O'Malley



  • #523
    god's toy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,242 ✭✭✭god's toy


    corkie wrote: »
    Very Limited selection of Nexus 9 Tegra K1 based games/demos have been released so far. And because it has a different chip than the shield, apps that work on the shield don't automatically work on the 9.

    Hero Panda Bomber (Freemium) is optimized for K1.

    Shiny The Firefly THD is another choice (haven't played it myself) but good reviews on XDA.


    Not optimized for Tegra K1 (but I have enjoyed on the 9) are: -

    Hellraid: The Escape
    The Cave
    Shardlands
    République looks good on the 9, but I have only played it a small bit.

    Telltales: Games of Thrones also looks good on it.


    Some of the above have already been recommended by others on this thread, Thanks.



    I keep checking the Playstore with this Search for new games/demos.

    Regards
    John



    Think right now the 32bit k1 CPU in the nvidia tablet has the upper hand in the gaming front as its been aground longer but its only matter of time before shield app is working on the 64bit version in the nexus 9 too.
    If your a gamer, using the shield app to play PC games (from your own PC or server located) is just fantastic. Note: right now its a little laggy but they are going to be using Irish locted servers within weeks if not already) the k1 optimized android games are worth it too and help show off the power of that CPU.


  • #524
    god's toy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,242 ✭✭✭god's toy


    So as of now I think the Nexus 9 and Nvidia Shield are still the only two officially running Lollipop.

    So are you a media fan or gamer? Book reader of movie watcher? 16x9 or 4x3? If your still undecided this video may help you.




  • #525
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,729 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Finally got my hands on one today... Feels a bit small to me, coming from an Asus transformer 10".

    Will have another lookbduring the weekend, but may wait for HTC to release something new.


  • #526
    celticsfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 353 ✭✭celticsfan


    Ordered one of these from the Google play store and a case from Amazon..touch wood it all goes well as Im a bit apprehensive what with the build issues etc.. I only got this to replace my n7 2012 which is very slow now,will be using it for everyday tasks like web browsing,bit of YouTube,Twitter etc.. couldn't be bothered with any gaming side to this tablet..


  • #527
    danger_mouse_tm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 992 ✭✭✭danger_mouse_tm


    Good sound off this trough the headphone socket compared to my landvo l200 Chinese phone. I think I might be tempted to hunt down a nexus 5 or 6 next. I tether the data from my phone so that I can listen to spotify. I'm looking now for recommendations for podcast apps (don't mind if they're paid) and a music streaming service (I will be moving to the U.S soon so I will have the pick of the bunch!)


  • #528
    celticsfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 353 ✭✭celticsfan


    Lads I got my shipped notification this morning!! how long did the nexus 9s take to be delivered with dhl express? Im wondering would it be here tomorrow? I have a separate delivery with DHL which is coming tomorrow so I hope i get both together...


  • #529
    weslers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 150 ✭✭weslers


    celticsfan wrote: »
    Lads I got my shipped notification this morning!! how long did the nexus 9s take to be delivered with dhl express? Im wondering would it be here tomorrow? I have a separate delivery with DHL which is coming tomorrow so I hope i get both together...

    Yes it should be here tomorrow mine arrived the next day.


  • #530
    celticsfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 353 ✭✭celticsfan


    weslers wrote: »
    Yes it should be here tomorrow mine arrived the next day.

    Thanks weslers,hopefully it will be free from these hardware issues haunting the nexus 9..if not it will be on its way back to google as quick as it arrived :D


  • #531
    weslers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 150 ✭✭weslers


    celticsfan wrote: »
    Thanks weslers,hopefully it will be free from these hardware issues haunting the nexus 9..if not it will be on its way back to google as quick as it arrived :D

    Fingers crossed...


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  • #532
    danger_mouse_tm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 992 ✭✭✭danger_mouse_tm


    Will it be able to read otg usb sticks?


  • #533
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,246 ✭✭✭corkie


    danger_mouse_tm wrote: »
    Will it be able to read otg usb sticks?

    By the use of ES File Explorer you can use OTG usb sticks.

    If you root, stickmount app also works.

    "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." ~ George Santayana
    "But that's balanced out by the fact that it's a mandate not to do very much." ~ Prof. Eoin O'Malley



  • #534
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    danger_mouse_tm wrote: »
    Good sound off this trough the headphone socket compared to my landvo l200 Chinese phone. I think I might be tempted to hunt down a nexus 5 or 6 next. I tether the data from my phone so that I can listen to spotify. I'm looking now for recommendations for podcast apps (don't mind if they're paid) and a music streaming service (I will be moving to the U.S soon so I will have the pick of the bunch!)

    Stick with Spotify in terms of music streaming.


  • #535
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    I've the money ready but I really can't bring myself to pull the trigger on this one....

    Might wait and see if that new Nokia tablet is released here.


  • #536
    arrianalexander
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,072 ✭✭✭arrianalexander


    got nexus 9 for oh for Xmas, only opened it two days ago this is when ewe exchanged gifts

    did it's updates but have encountered power\display issues since

    when the lock screen is set up , once you unlock it either via swipe or pin they screen goes off and you turn it back on and goes back to lock so you are in a continuous lock unless you reboot , to over come this we disabled the lock screen , not ideal but solved problem

    this morning , at 50% the tablet screen with black like it had been left idle but was set for 2 mins but went after 10secs , pressed power button wouldn't come back on , plugged in charger and was able to access again

    my oh isn't tech minded and this is why I got her nexus 9 easy to use and wouldn't have issues like this

    I have googled but nothing showed up

    anyone have same issue or can help??:-(


  • #537
    steve_r
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,234 ✭✭✭steve_r


    Thread in Bargain Alerts - Amazon.fr selling and delivering to Ireland for €356.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=94030448

    Put the order in myself so now looking for a good case!


  • #538
    Zipppy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    steve_r wrote: »
    Thread in Bargain Alerts - Amazon.fr selling and delivering to Ireland for €356.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=94030448

    Put the order in myself so now looking for a good case!

    Reckon 16GB is enough or go for 32GB ?

    What ya going to store with extra 16GB? Movies? Music?


  • #539
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,246 ✭✭✭corkie


    Zipppy wrote: »
    Reckon 16GB is enough or go for 32GB ?

    What ya going to store with extra 16GB? Movies? Music?


    More room for games etc, I have 32gb and only 6gb of space free!

    "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." ~ George Santayana
    "But that's balanced out by the fact that it's a mandate not to do very much." ~ Prof. Eoin O'Malley



  • #540
    Zipppy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    corkie wrote: »
    More room for games etc, I have 32gb and only 6gb of space free!

    Hmmm.. I dont do games...rarely save movies on tablet and music is on my phone....
    Might just go 16GB


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  • #541
    steve_r
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,234 ✭✭✭steve_r


    Zipppy wrote: »
    Reckon 16GB is enough or go for 32GB ?

    What ya going to store with extra 16GB? Movies? Music?

    I ordered 16gb but that's cause I'd mainly use it for books and comics. Use Google music and Netflix as well so it's mainly games that would eat my space


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