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Nexus 9
CodenameVolantis
DeveloperGoogle, HTC
ManufacturerHTC
Product familyGoogle Nexus
TypeTablet computer
Release dateNovember 3, 2014
Introductory price16 GB: US$399
32 GB: US$479
Operating systemAndroid 5.0 ("Lollipop")
System on a chipNVIDIA Tegra K1
CPU2.3 GHz dual-core 64-bit Denver
Memory2 GB LPDDR3-1600 RAM
Storage16 or 32 GB flash memory
Display8.9 in (230 mm) 2048x1536 QXGA 4:3 aspect ratio of 281 ppi pixel density, 16M colors, Scratch resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Capacitive touchscreen IPS-backlit LCD
Graphics192-core Kepler
SoundDual front-facing speakers
InputMulti-touch screen, accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS, magnetometer, dual microphone
CameraRear: 8 MP with flash
HD (1080p) resolution
Front: 1.6 MP
HD (720p) resolution
Connectivity3.5 mm combo headphone/microphone jack, Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac @ 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Dual-band) (MIMO+HT40), Quad-band GSM, CDMA, Penta-band HSPA, LTE, dual-side NFC, Micro USB 2.0
PowerInternal rechargeable non-removable lithium-ion polymer 3.8 V 25.46 W·h (6,700 mA·h) battery[1]
Online servicesGoogle Play
Dimensions228.25 mm (8.99 in) (h)
153.68 mm (6.05 in) (w)
7.95 mm (0.31 in) (d)
Mass15.0 oz (425 g) (WiFi)
15.4 oz (436 g) (LTE)
PredecessorNexus 7
Websitewww.google.com/nexus/9/

The Nexus 9 (codenamed Volantis)[2] is a tablet computer co-developed by Google and HTC that runs the Android operating system. It is the fourth tablet in the Google Nexus series, a family of Android consumer devices marketed by Google and built by an original equipment manufacturer partner. The device is available in two storage sizes, 16 GB for US$399 and 32 GB for US$479. Along with the Nexus 6 mobile phone and Nexus Player digital media device, the Nexus 9 launched version 5.0 ("Lollipop") of Android, which offered several new features, notably a modified visual appearance, and the complete replacement of the Dalvik virtual machine with ART. Google has include an additional step to "Enable OEM unlock" before users can unlock Nexus 9 bootloader.[3]

Release

The Nexus 9 was announced on 15 October 2014, with pre-orders available on 17 October. The device was launched on 3 November 2014.

Known issues

Some users have reported (on social media sites such as Reddit) dissatisfaction with the build quality and with specific common problems. These have been picked up on by some reviewers whilst other users and reviewers have not experienced the same problems.

  • There is a considerable amount of white spillage from the screen's topmost boundary.[4]
  • The back plate pushes out.[5]
  • The camera takes poor quality photos and takes a long time to focus.[6][7]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Nexus 9 Teardown". iFixit. November 4, 2014. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
  2. ^ Spradlin, Liam. "This Is Volantis, HTC's Nine-Inch Nexus Tablet". Android Police. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
  3. ^ Guide to unlock nexus 9 bootloader
  4. ^ Nexus 9 review: A “premium” tablet with a not-so-premium feel | Ars Technica
  5. ^ Nexus 9 Problems: Build Quality Issues, Backplate Defect And Light Bleed Reported By Users
  6. ^ Google Nexus 9 Review & Rating | PCMag.com
  7. ^ Nexus 9 review | The Verge
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