Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Computer Technology News Reviews: Google Nexus 9 A powerful tablet made for everyone


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There are many wonderful things about Google’s Nexus 9. Its 64-bit Tegra K1 processor is extremely powerful, its big hi-res display and front-facing speakers make it a mini entertainment theater, and its preloaded stock Android 5.0 is the most handsome version of the operating system to ever come out of Mountain View. computer technology news, computer technology news, computer technology news, computer technology news, computer technology news, computer technology news, 
But unlike beefy gaming PCs and muti-core Mac Pros, which are only meant for a niche of computer users, the Nexus 9 is made for everybody. It doesn’t matter if you have no plans to take advantage of its power—all you have to do is drop $400. 
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Boring, but not ugly computer technology news, 

The Nexus 9 is a simple, well-designed tablet, though it reminds me of something out of a J.Crew catalogue: nice to look at in photos, but when you bring it home, it’s kind of boring and needs an accessory to spruce it up. That seems to be the point of the Nexus devices. They exist for developers to tinker with, not to enter the Android fashion show. The masculine black-on-black aesthetic of the Nexus 9 falls in line with what I’ve deemed to be the new “Google look,” and thankfully the device also comes in “lunar white” and “sand.” computer technology news, 
The Nexus 9 is dense. It only weighs about as much as Apple’s new iPad Air 2, but because it’s smaller and thicker, the Nexus 9 feels heavier than it actually is. It’s narrow enough that you can hold it vertically to type with your thumbs, but it isn’t wide enough to touch-type comfortably on Home Row. That’s what the sold-separately keyboard is for. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the chance to use yet.
The Nexus 9’s rubbery backside feels similar to the Nexus 5’s. It gives it a no-slip grip, but it’s a magnet for grease and makeup. I had a hard time using the tablet without wanting to obsessively wipe it clean.computer technology news, computer technology news, computer technology news, 
Overall, the Nexus 9 looks like your standard, run-of-the-mill tablet. What’s inside is more exciting.

A pretty display with a different ratio


I remember when I first took the second-generation Nexus 7 out of the box and couldn’t help gushing over its 1080p display—it was such a vast improvement over its predecessor!
That’s how I feel about the Nexus 9’s QXGA (2048x1536) IPS LCD display: Everything justlooks good on it. I’ve been using an 8.4-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab S lately as my daily tablet, so when I turned on the Nexus 9 I immediately remembered why I don’t always prefer Super AMOLED displays. Android Lollipop’s bold new color palette certainly helps, too. The viewing angles are also fine for watching videos with a friend, though I am concerned about the thin sliver of backlight that peaks through on the edges.
The Nexus 9’s display has a 4:3 aspect ratio, rather than the somewhat standard 16:9 we’re used to seeing on Android tablets, so this device will produce a more box-like picture rather than the elongated, wide-screen view you might be used to. It’s good for using the tablet in portrait orientation and for productivity apps, but it has its drawbacks when watching videos. You’ll notice a minor bit of cropping around the edges in an effort to fill up the whole screen, or excessive black letterboxing bars.
The Nexus 9’s front-facing BoomSound speakers make up for all of that. HTC, which makes the Nexus 9, confirmed that BoomSound doesn’t apply to headphones when they’re plugged in, but no matter: Whenever you watch a movie alongside a friend, you can simply turn up the volume for a mini-theater experience, with loud stereo speakers positioned on either side of the display.

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Don’t forget your charger

I was not particularly impressed with the Nexus 9’s battery life, but I also didn’t expect much from a 6,700mAh battery pack powering a 9-inch 2048x1536 resolution display. Compare that to the Nexus 10, which has a 9,000mAh battery pack.
On standby, the tablet was fine. It was on Wi-Fi all night, receiving notifications and such, and only burned through about 30 percent of its power. Other top tablets have far longer standby time. I had to charge the tablet every single day that I was actively using it, however, and I’m pretty used to going three days without having to plug in either of my smaller tablets.
I’ll have the results of our official battery test up soon.

A delicious Lollipop

Android 5.0 is almost an entirely different Android than what you’re used to. It’s not only sporting the bolder-colored, simpler, more cohesive Material Design, but every other part—from the keyboard to the Settings menu—feels like Android has finally grown up. It’s the most professional version of Google’s operating system I’ve ever used, and I’m particularly impressed with the new animations and the way they make the interface feel more interactive.
I still feel like Google could do more with Android’s tablet interface, however. It still just feels like a big wasteland of wallpaper with a few icons scattered here and there—that’s about it.
This is completely stock Android, so it’s devoid of the same bells and whistles you’d get with a Samsung or LG tablet. It does come with some of Google’s new apps, like Google Fit and the revamped Gmail and Calendar apps, but even the wallpaper choices are slim pickings. We’ll have a thorough review of Lollipop and its new features and apps in the coming weeks.

Android’s new future


Although it’s manufactured by HTC, the Nexus 9 is all Google. The plain black chassis, stock Android, and powerful processor will be fun for developers and diehard Android fans to tinker with, but I wouldn’t suggest the Nexus 9 to a not-so-techie family member. I’d much rather steer them towards a second-generation Nexus 7 if they’re looking for a reading device running stock Android, or the 8.4-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab S for its bigger screen and stylish outfitting.
The Nexus 9 doesn’t exist solely for Google to sell tablets; it exists to get developers thinking about how to move Google’s Android ecosystem forward into the next generation of mobile technology. It’s also a great indicator of how strong Google’s hardware partnerships are: We’ve got Nvidia and HTC’s hardware working in tandem on one device, with both companies putting their best foot forward. If you’re drawn to the Nexus 9, buy it because you want to see what the future’s like, not because you’re looking for the absolutely perfect tablet device.
Source:pcworld.com

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