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Do you expect a White LG Nexus 4 later?
I think it would look really cool.
I hope so, car phone had white versions.
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Pretty sure I saw one in one of the videos today, but it was just the soft-touch surround that was white; back and front are probably still black.
Edit: how's this?
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Pretty sure I saw one in one of the videos today, but it was just the soft-touch surround that was white; back and front are probably still black.
Edit: how's this?
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That's just a reflection off of the chrome bezel.
The chrome bezel is only a millimeter or two wide, there's clearly white below that.
HowEVER, it might just be a reflection from the lightbox they're shooting the photo in, but that doesn't really make sense as the soft-touch surround appears to be matte in other footage.
that is either white or a pretty good optical illusion from the materials or the light box...
if it is white...it might be google exclusive?
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if it is white...it might be google exclusive?
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Google exclusive as to it's employee's? If so I probably wouldn't think they'd go through such a hassle of making the device different color in its entirety just for their staff. For the Nexus Prime it was just a back cover.
I would really like to see how a white version would look like. Currently I have a white Gnex, which is awesome. I'd like a black face and a white back, just like the Gnex. Would be great if Google would shed some light regarding this matter.
It will return as Nexus the Grey to counter Sauron Apple of Mordor
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Google exclusive as to it's employee's? If so I probably wouldn't think they'd go through such a hassle of making the device different color in its entirety just for their staff. For the Nexus Prime it was just a back cover.
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Still is technically a "back cover".... just the ring portion of it.
Any more word on a white one??
Do. Not. Want.
I actually cringed when I saw it. Kinda fugly but hey, to each his/her own.
Sorry if this topic has been addressed - but I"m really at a loss, and I need any help I can get.
My once-beautiful White Nexus 7, Google I/O version, is getting tons of smudges on the rear.
Is there anything that can clean it without ruining the finish?
Try a bit of Cif, works for the white HOX
And PS - YOU SO JAMMY FOR A WHITE ONE AAAAH !
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Try a bit of Cif, works for the white HOX
And PS - YOU SO JAMMY FOR A WHITE ONE AAAAH !
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Does the One X have a soft-touch feel like the Nexus 7? I'm just worried about damaging the finish in the process.
This isn't a 'which is better?' question, because they're two different sized tablets at different price points. I'm definitely considering getting a tablet soon, and I think it would have to be one of the two Nexus devices. But, which one should I get, is my question.
I used to have an OG Asus Transformer, and initially I used it frequently, but I ended up just going back to my desktop for general browsing etc. I think it might have been to do with the slightly outdated OS and specs, but also to do with the size.
I'm not sure if I want the very portable and rugged 7 inch screen, or the less portable and more cumbersome 10 inch screen.
Also, the price of a 32GB N7 is considerably cheaper than it's 32GB big brother, and I could also get mobile data if I wish.
I want to know if the smaller screen size and lower specs really make a difference on the experience.
Does anyone have both? And is the N7 big enough for watching Netflix, browsing the web etc. Cheers.
I didn't like web browsing on my Nexus 7, but enjoy it on my Nexus 10. Holding the device for games might of been slightly better on the Nexus 7 than Nexus 10 imo though, but the extra screen estate is nice on the Nexus 10.
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I didn't like web browsing on my Nexus 7, but enjoy it on my Nexus 10. Holding the device for games might of been slightly better on the Nexus 7 than Nexus 10 imo though, but the extra screen estate is nice on the Nexus 10.
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I am quite a gamer, and I guess gaming on a Nexus 7 would be easier. How about portability, do you take your devices anywhere?
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How about portability, do you take your devices anywhere?
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Yep, was walking around downtown a bit for about 2 hours with my N10 the other day; it's not too big of a problem as long as you have a bag of some sort I guess (I have a backpack and a laptop bag), but just carrying the N10 around with no case or anything probably isn't "too" ideal.
At the least, I think some sort of "book" cover with a grip might be nice for the N10 (which if I understand right, was planned to be available from Google, but was scrapped for redesign)
Hi Tibb,
I own both (Nex10 32GB and Nex7 32Gb 3G).
The Nexus 7 is perfect for carrying around, in the train/bus, on coffee breaks at the Autobahn , etc. The Nexus 10 is a little bit too big if you're walking or if it gets crowded on the bus/train, not that it is a bulky device but "on-the-go" the Nexus 7 wins in my opinion.
Gaming is good on both devices, it really depends on the game, for example "Asphalt 7: Heat", with the N7 the game is much easier to control, 'cause the N7 is smaller, on the N10 the display and graphics really rock with the game. It's hard to decide.
For sure browsing is much nicer on the N10, you have more of a desktop browsing experience. On the N7 browsing is more or less the same experience as on a smartphone.
Watching Netflix/movies, again hard to decide. When it gets to movies, my opinion: the bigger/the better the screen, the better the movie experience, so the N10 wins. But again, on the train/plane/bus and "on-the-go" I would prefer the N7.
I really like using my N10 at home and the N7 in all other cases.
When I switch directly from the N10 to the N7, for a short time the display of the N7 really sucks because the N10s display is so top notch.....
greez
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Hi Tibb,
I own both (Nex10 32GB and Nex7 32Gb 3G).
The Nexus 7 is perfect for carrying around, in the train/bus, on coffee breaks at the Autobahn , etc. The Nexus 10 is a little bit too big if you're walking or if it gets crowded on the bus/train, not that it is a bulky device but "on-the-go" the Nexus 7 wins in my opinion.
Gaming is good on both devices, it really depends on the game, for example "Asphalt 7: Heat", with the N7 the game is much easier to control, 'cause the N7 is smaller, on the N10 the display and graphics really rock with the game. It's hard to decide.
For sure browsing is much nicer on the N10, you have more of a desktop browsing experience. On the N7 browsing is more or less the same experience as on a smartphone.
Watching Netflix/movies, again hard to decide. When it gets to movies, my opinion: the bigger/the better the screen, the better the movie experience, so the N10 wins. But again, on the train/plane/bus and "on-the-go" I would prefer the N7.
I really like using my N10 at home and the N7 in all other cases.
When I switch directly from the N10 to the N7, for a short time the display of the N7 really sucks because the N10s display is so top notch.....
greez
C.
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Just wanted to know one thing: the screen on the N7 is AMOLED, right? And the N10 has a LCD of some sort, right?
How good or bad are the blacks on the N10 screen compared to the AMOLED screen. I want to know because I own a Galaxy s2 and a Galaxy tab 7.7, which both have AMOLED tech, and I just love the colors and blacks I get on these screens. I am going to buy a N10 now, as soon as I see one, but I want to know about the "black" (how deep it is) first. Or could anyone please upload a picture with both N7 and N10 using a black background as wallpaper so I can get an idea?
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Just wanted to know one thing: the screen on the N7 is AMOLED, right? And the N10 has a LCD of some sort, right?
How good or bad are the blacks on the N10 screen compared to the AMOLED screen. I want to know because I own a Galaxy s2 and a Galaxy tab 7.7, which both have AMOLED tech, and I just love the colors and blacks I get on these screens. I am going to buy a N10 now, as soon as I see one, but I want to know about the "black" (how deep it is) first. Or could anyone please upload a picture with both N7 and N10 using a black background as wallpaper so I can get an idea?
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The N7 does not have an AMOLED screen. It has an IPS screen. AMOLED is usually a technology used by Samsung on smartphones (keyword = usually).
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The N7 does not have an AMOLED screen. It has an IPS screen. AMOLED is usually a technology used by Samsung on smartphones (keyword = usually).
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Hmm, ok I was wrong about the Nexus 7 screen. Don't know why I thought it was AMOLED. Anyway how is the black on the Nexus 10? Say when you boot it upin a dark room, will you see the backlight in the corners and will it be grayish rather than pure black?
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Hmm, ok I was wrong about the Nexus 7 screen. Don't know why I thought it was AMOLED. Anyway how is the black on the Nexus 10? Say when you boot it upin a dark room, will you see the backlight in the corners and will it be grayish rather than pure black?
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If you read around, people are talking about light bleed. It definitely hurts the level of black. The black isn't great and you'll definitely have some light bleed in the corners.
While the Nexus 10 is known for its high pixel density, it certainly doesn't have the best looking screen. That doesn't mean it's a trash screen though. It's pretty good even coming from a GNex whose screen I tweaked to fit my liking.
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If you read around, people are talking about light bleed. It definitely hurts the level of black. The black isn't great and you'll definitely have some light bleed in the corners.
While the Nexus 10 is known for its high pixel density, it certainly doesn't have the best looking screen. That doesn't mean it's a trash screen though. It's pretty good even coming from a GNex whose screen I tweaked to fit my liking.
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Yes I read about these corner bleeds on the forums, but I thought that might have been a first batch issue. I will buy a Nexus 10 as soon as I see one in the shops anyway, but it is just good to know what you will get before you buy anything
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Yes I read about these corner bleeds on the forums, but I thought that might have been a first batch issue. I will buy a Nexus 10 as soon as I see one in the shops anyway, but it is just good to know what you will get before you buy anything
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I got mine from the second batch and it still persists (not heavily though). To be honest, I didn't even know what light bleed was until I read around the Nexus 10 forums. Had to Google it to really know what it was about, and I decided to check up on all my LCD displays. All of them had it to a degree. I think people are making an exaggeratedly huge deal out of it. Don't bash me for that, because I'm sure there are people who either are very sensitive to this kind of thing or got a unit that was just completely unacceptable, but I really doubt that this many people can be possibly bothered by backlight bleeding which is prevalent in nearly all LCD displays. It just seems like something that got caught on and is spreading - "The Light Bleed Plague."
Anyway, if you're not in the dark a lot, you'll be okay.
I'm still undecided on which I want to get :silly:
I can get a 32GB N7 for £179, or a 32GB N10 for £389..
Small screen or big screen... agh I can't decide!
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I'm still undecided on which I want to get :silly:
I can get a 32GB N7 for £179, or a 32GB N10 for £389..
Small screen or big screen... agh I can't decide!
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Well, let's see. I don't have a Nexus 7, so you don't have to take my post into too much consideration, but I want you to spend money on what fits you.
The Nexus 7's specs are on the verge of being outdated. That means, give it about 6 months and a new low-cost tablet will come out. I'm guessing the Snapdragon S4 Pro will become the chip of future lower-end tablets and that thing is a beast even if it doesn't beat the Exynos 5250.
I'm sure the experience is fine as it is right now, but as apps start to make more use of the power, the Nexus 7 might start to be considered as "slow" in a few months. Unless you want to replace your tablet often, then I think this is quite problematic.
If you seriously want something portable, I would wait. Give it maybe 6 months and you can get something that'll last you 1.5 years. If you want something now, the N10 will get you far. The 5250 SOC is no joke even if its pushing a high resolution.
Again, I speak from just reading around and not from experience, so feel free to disagree or ignore this post.
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I got mine from the second batch and it still persists (not heavily though). To be honest, I didn't even know what light bleed was until I read around the Nexus 10 forums. Had to Google it to really know what it was about, and I decided to check up on all my LCD displays. All of them had it to a degree. I think people are making an exaggeratedly huge deal out of it. Don't bash me for that, because I'm sure there are people who either are very sensitive to this kind of thing or got a unit that was just completely unacceptable, but I really doubt that this many people can be possibly bothered by backlight bleeding which is prevalent in nearly all LCD displays. It just seems like something that got caught on and is spreading - "The Light Bleed Plague."
Anyway, if you're not in the dark a lot, you'll be okay.
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How do you find out which batch your Nexus 10 is from?
I have both. Honestly fell in love with the form factor of the 7. Just perfect. If i need larger I use my computer. Seems like what you did even with the asus so I'd go with the 7 if i were you.
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How do you find out which batch your Nexus 10 is from?
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It's really a guess. I bought my directly after the first time it got sold out. But I believe there is also a naming scheme for the S/N and mine suggested it was the second (it had a B or 2 in there instead of an A or 1, I forgot which one it was though).
While I dont have the Nexus 7 or the Nexus 10 yet, I have used the Nexus 7 and own another 7 inch tablet and currently use an older 10.1 inch tegra 2 tablet. I would say this decision comes down purely to where and how you want to use it. If you plan on using it mostly at home or in the office then get the Nexus 10 hands down. I personally think the 7inch form factor is way too small and I feel like I am more using a large phone rather than a full tablet experience.
If you plan on using the tablet on the go, like bringing it to starbucks, traveling around with it, using it on the go, then get the 7 inch, its massively more portable.
In the end though, I just find 7 inch as far too small. I have big hands and its just not fun to use. Others mileage may vary.
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I agreeing with pal who say that nexus 7 is for train/bus etc and nexus 10 is for home usage.
Yeah I think it'll be more of a home usage thing There's those dock connectors on the bottom of the N10, will we be seeing any docks/keyboards soon?
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First of all, I love this tablet. The only complaint that I have is that compared to my 2 previous 2012 Nexus 7s (now sold) and my Nexus 4, the new Nexus 7 I just received yesterday has a rather different color temperature. Whites aren't white -- instead, it has a yellowish tint to it.
Are any of you guys experiencing this, or is this just an LCD panel lottery that I lost? I'm wondering if I should swap this one out at Staples, return it and wait for the next batch, or if this is a normal characteristic of the JDI panels used in the 2013 Nexus 7?
This is really confusing to me, because in the AnandTech mini review, the 2013 Nexus 7's white point average is 6940K while the original Nexus 7's is 6215K. So my new tablet should have a cooler/more blue color than my old one, but instead it's the opposite and looks warmer/yellow.
mine is like yours so I just think its that way but I prefer it actually
I'm seeing a lot of green wash into whites/browns with mine, and poor black levels (too bright.)
The effect is more pronounced if there's a lot of green in a photo to start with.
I've posted photos comparing what I'm seeing on this device with what I see on a Note 8 in some of the other forum threads on this device.
No the whites are white especially compared to the old N7 which had yellow tint
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No the whites are white especially compared to the old N7 which had yellow tint
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That gives me hope that not all the displays used in the 2013s look like this. I ordered this one online from Staples, so I haven't seen another 2013 in person yet. I guess I'll head to Staples and Best Buy and look at the demo units and compare them to mine.
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Reading the other threads make me nervous about exchanging it now. This one has no dust under the screen, no dead pixels, no random reboots, the wireless charging works fine, etc. Aside from the yellowish screen, it's perfect.
I've seen what you guys are talking about with different Nexus 10s side by side. Had one where white looks like snow and two others beside it piss yellow looking white. I wonder if that's due to sourcing the display from different companies. My 2013 N7 arrives tomorrow so I hope it's not funky.
Just bought mine from my local Best Buy tonight. My screen looks perfectly fine. Also, no random reboots(was on it 4 hours straight), and no dust under the screen. I'll check it out again in the morning, but keeping my fingers crossed that mine is good! I didn't even know there were any issues with them until reading this thread
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Displays ARE different.
Get over it, guys.
With the Sony Xperia Tablet Z, many people also always complain about the display being too yellowish.
Some displays are too bluish, some have a reddish tint (like my prev-gen N7), some greenish (my SGS2), some yellowish (my Tablet Z).
That's how it is. Some people will shout: "But my Samsung has perfect white", bla... But this isn't true, either. Most probably their display will have blue tint, but they are accustomed to it.
If you want perfect colors, you have to buy Apple, and even then you can't be sure.
And now enjoy your Nexus 7,damnit!
I actually have a good screen, no reboots, (haven't tested wireless charging, probably should) but I'm not actually experiencing the yellowish tint. Try to download Dead Pixel Test by Ossibus Software from Google Play (only a 64kb app), launch it, then tap once to get to "pure" white. Post a picture (not a screenshot) of the tablet at that point.
EDIT: I've noticed that the xda app does have a yellow tint, but doing the dead pixel test reveals a pure white. This could just be xda.
-Adam
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yes, its a lottery. i compared 4 units now, all had different (from bad to worse) whites and contrast setting that effect the scroll blur, overall sharpness and black levels. there's definitely green push somewhere that comes of as yellow tinted screen overall depending on other settings of that particular screen or page you're viewing etc. keep on exchanging or wait for kernels with color control if they ever come that is.
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and never go by any review which provide any screen tests and data. they were victims of the lottery too.
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Well, I've got an HTC Desire, and after every reboot, the display gets horribly yellow. Though, turning screen off and on resolves it. Thing is, displays differ from device to device. A friend has a SGS3 with overly cold display, the kind that made my eyse stare at it all the time
Then I look back at my Desire, and it looks yellow. But it goes off after a little time(the yellowish look).
What you should try is to lookat your N7 for longer periods of time, and you'll get accustomed to it
Perfect whites here.
Just wait. Custom kernels will allow you to adjust all of this. With my nexus 4 the colors were not ideal for me, flashed a kernel and choose from the many options of color settings. There will be something for everyone, no matter what colors you prefer.
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Just wait. Custom kernels will allow you to adjust all of this. With my nexus 4 the colors were not ideal for me, flashed a kernel and choose from the many options of color settings. There will be something for everyone, no matter what colors you prefer.
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we don't know that yet. nexus 4 color adjustments on kernel level were possible due to the exposed color controls. somebody needs to confirm if it's even an option with this device.
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If you want perfect colors, you have to buy Apple, and even then you can't be sure.
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Correct. Even iPad 4s suffer from screen issues. Just Google "ipad 4 yellow screen" and "ipad 4 backlight bleed".
true, ipad screens is just another lottery.
i'm going to borrow this from another thread just to show how Nexus screen looks next to a good screen.
tom289 said:
. . . The only complaint that I have is that compared to my 2 previous 2012 Nexus 7s (now sold) and my Nexus 4, the new Nexus 7 I just received yesterday has a rather different color temperature. Whites aren't white -- instead, it has a yellowish tint to it . . .
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Definitely different white than my original Nexus 7. First thing I did was open Kindle in both, because I wanted to compare font sharpness, and I was struck by 2013 Nexus 7 looking yellowish compared to original, and thought I much preferred the softer look of the white on the original. Now, however, after using the new 2013 model for 2 days, when I compare the two, the new one seems white and the old one seems pinkish! So I think perception changes with use and familiarity.
I had far more noticeable white balance issues with Galaxy S3, and there was also a noticeable difference in white balance between Galaxy Note GT-N7000 and the AT&T LTE version.
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I can't get used to it -- I have really low tolerance for this stuff. Especially since my Nexus 4 screen has good whites, and I'm sometimes switching back and forth between the devices. Or the 3 monitors on my desk that have excellent whites. It's too jarring.
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i'm going to borrow this from another thread just to show how Nexus screen looks next to a good screen.
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Exactly like that.
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Definitely different white than my original Nexus 7. First thing I did was open Kindle in both, because I wanted to compare font sharpness, and I was struck by 2013 Nexus 7 looking yellowish compared to original, and thought I much preferred the softer look of the white on the original. Now, however, after using the new 2013 model for 2 days, when I compare the two, the new one seems white and the old one seems pinkish! So I think perception changes with use and familiarity.
I had far more noticeable white balance issues with Galaxy S3, and there was also a noticeable difference in white balance between Galaxy Note GT-N7000 and the AT&T LTE version.
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I won't even get started on AMOLED screens on my past Galaxies lol
Thinking back, my very first Nexus 4 had very pure whites. My current Nexus 4 is more yellow than that the first one. So for the Nexus 7 to appear yellow to my Nexus 4, it's got to be really bad.
Just to give an update...
I decided to order one from Amazon yesterday instead of exchanging the Staples one. I figured that buying from a different retailer would increase my chances of getting a different batch.
The old one from Staples was made in June 2013, while the new one from Amazon was made in July 2013.
Overall the screen looks much less yellow than my old one! So yes, LCD display lottery
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thanks!
would you be able to provide some side by side shots by any chance?
quick story:
I bought the black nexus 9 16GB on release date at best buy. upon unboxing it, i was a bit disappointed. the build quality was pretty weak. right away i noticed that there was a click on the back, right above the HTC logo. you can press upon it, it felt a bit hollow. anyhow i tried to look pass it because I'm a really big nexus fan. next i noticed the weak volume and power buttons. there were very flush and very hard to find and press. most of the time i would accidentally power off the display trying to raise the volume. i again tried to look pass it, and actually used it for a full week. the final stray came when, after a week's use and after downloading all my apps I looked at the available storage and there were only 3gb left. No way, i just couldn't do it. with no expandable storage this was just a deal breaker. i immediately returned it to best buy. I wanted to give it another shot because i really enjoyed the screen size and front facing speakers of the nexus 9. So I bought the white nexus 9 32GB off of amazon with next day delivery.
the White nexus 9 was way better. And I mean WAYYYYY better. the volume and power button stick out more, more tactile, and have an audible click. the back feels much more solid and there is no click or give anywhere on the back. the Metal band that goes around the nexus actually looks and feels metal, something that i totally forgot and looked passed on the black version.
Conclusion: if you are going to get a nexus 9 get the WHITE 32GB version. i consider myself a minimalist but the black version just looks too bland. Ive seen the BUTTON ISSUE on the black display model at best buy. maybe the change in materials is actually causing some issues.
hope this helps anyone looking for a nexus 9. I also want to know if anyone is experiencing some issues with the white model
I too have the 32GB White Nexus 9 and it's a rock solid piece of equipment. The build quality is excellent including screen, white case back, and buttons. The white case makes the whole thing look sexy.
Merrell
Ditto for me. But just learned no mircast, hugh bummer for work
I just bought a white one, thanks for your post.
I have the black 32gb version and I don't have any of those issues. Maybe I got lucky that mine was on back order. Must have gotten one from a newer/improved batch?
Thanks for this post Rafaeli11. I ordered the white Nexus 9 on Friday and it's being delivered tomorrow. Since ordering it I've read so many negative comments that's I've almost canceled my order and just got an iPad instead. I have noticed, however that the people having problems all seem to be using the black version. After reading your post I'm a little less anxious about the build quality my Nexus 9 may have. I've read on a few different sites now that the back of the white version is more solid.
Thanks again.
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Thanks for this post Rafaeli11. I ordered the white Nexus 9 on Friday and it's being delivered tomorrow. Since ordering it I've read so many negative comments that's I've almost canceled my order and just got an iPad instead. I have noticed, however that the people having problems all seem to be using the black version. After reading your post I'm a little less anxious about the build quality my Nexus 9 may have. I've read on a few different sites now that the back of the white version is more solid.
Thanks again.
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Unfortunately that's what I did. After reading all the negative reviews on here I went and spent the money I had saved for the nexus 9 on an iPad Air 2. It was not all that!! The sound distorts and vibrates and on a certain area of the screen just a normal light touch caused a wavy effect (just like if you press really hard on a LCD screen). This also happened when you hold the tablet in a certain way. Luckily I managed to get a full refund and will now get the Nexus 9. We all learn from our mistakes!!!!
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Unfortunately that's what I did. After reading all the negative reviews on here I went and spent the money I had saved for the nexus 9 on an iPad Air 2. It was not all that!! The sound distorts and vibrates and on a certain area of the screen just a normal light touch caused a wavy effect (just like if you press really hard on a LCD screen). This also happened when you hold the tablet in a certain way. Luckily I managed to get a full refund and will now get the Nexus 9. We all learn from our mistakes!!!!
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I owned an iPad Air last year and whilst it was great in build quality and had great battery life, it bored the life out of me. I ended up dropping it anyway. I then purchased a Nexus 7 2013 just to tide me over until the Nexus 9 came out. I just hope there's nothing wrong with mine when it arrives tomorrow, I'll be really disappointed if it's got the issues some people are suffering. I had a bad experience with my Nexus 5, I had to RMA it 3 times. If my Nexus 9 is all good tomorrow I'll be over the moon.
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Unfortunately that's what I did. After reading all the negative reviews on here I went and spent the money I had saved for the nexus 9 on an iPad Air 2. It was not all that!! The sound distorts and vibrates and on a certain area of the screen just a normal light touch caused a wavy effect (just like if you press really hard on a LCD screen). This also happened when you hold the tablet in a certain way. Luckily I managed to get a full refund and will now get the Nexus 9. We all learn from our mistakes!!!!
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so in the end you are getting the N9. It was not clear
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so in the end you are getting the N9. It was not clear
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I purchased the Black version on release day and was incredibly shocked at how bad the build was. The back popped and I also had major light bleed. So I returned it and ordered a white one to see if it by chance could be any better. I can say that the white version seems better all the way around. No popping on the back and minimal light bleed. I can say I'm very happy and would say this tops all android tablets out there and I have owned at least 10 to 15 of them.
Can anyone confirm if this popping back issue has been fixed in new batch or is it still there in black version? I guess I will get mine replaced if it is. I guess choosing white version would be easy fix but it is not available in Finland Play store.
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Sorry I was confused by the wording. It was not clear that you meant the N9 in the end and meant to type ipad. I guess it reads that you returned the N9 for the ipad and returned the ipad for the N9. So cool
I have the white 16 GB version and can't see any defects on it the build quality is like my wife's ipad air it feels solid and battery life is amazing almost 4 days Jo charge on par with ipad battery life os maybe the black one does have bit different materials??
I too bought the white mainly for one reason - fingerprints. I already have experience with the N5 and N7 which I ended up getting skins for. with the white it shows up much less.
Got the bonus of it having great build quality. very happy with my decision.
And my wallet and I are back on speaking terms!
Also bought the White (32GB) and have no issues with the back popping. It feels solid.
Light bleed exist but is very minimal in a couple of corners. When watching letter-boxed videos, I don't even notice.
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I bought the black one the first day it came out. NFC didnt work, the back cover clicks, the tablet was laggy (older firmware). Returned it to Best Buy and got the white version. Wow, what a difference. I have none of the problems above.
I believe these are all in people's luck.
My black version is solid, with really really "good" (comparatively), lightbleed. No flexing and no back cover clicking, plus no #gapgate.
I don't think the white is constructed with better QC than its black brothers.
Assuming all units are the same, and each has a 50% chance of a bad turnout.
Your next N9 could simply have struck luck and got a good unit, regardless of black or white.
Show the black one some looooooove! It's feeling left out!
I bought my N9 32gb black the day after release. It's pretty solid in build quality with no clicking and minimal light bleed (a lot less than other devices I have). Everything appears to work. I'm very happy with it.
nimdae said:
I bought my N9 32gb black the day after release. It's pretty solid in build quality with no clicking and minimal light bleed (a lot less than other devices I have). Everything appears to work. I'm very happy with it.
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Same here. I love it.