iPad Air 2 vs. Nexus 9

[anon5664829]

I disagree. From the tone of the posts, the widespread recognition of the problem, and the evidence given, I'd say it is a "real" problem, especially if you hold the iPad a lot (I do). Unlike "Bendgate," I'd say this is actually an issue that would affect me, too. The display, for me, is the most important reason for purchasing it. Like I said, I'll go see for myself, but this makes me even less likely to "upgrade" to the Air 2.

I expect it wouldn't be a deal breaker for most folks who probably don't even hold it that way, and I don't think it will have a big impact on sales. From my perspective, though, the Air 1 is looking more and more like a superior device, or, at least, a better fit for me.

Again, you have to hold it in a very specific way to make it distort... Won't be by by normal handling of it...

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[rews]

I don't think I'm going to feel compelled to buy either. If PPI is a factor for the rendering of text quality on ebooks, then the N7 is still ahead. I would love a 4:3 tablet for web browsing though. But then again I also watch a lot of movies which are rendered more to the N7 screen ratio. So for my top 3 tablet uses, it appears the N7 is better for 2 out of 3.

 

[analogmonkey]

That's the nice thing about Android, right? Different tablets for different use cases. I read PDFs more than ebooks, so I need a combination of large size and ppi. The N7 is a little too small, I am afraid. Maybe the N9 is as well. I won't know until I take a look in person.

 

[rews]

The thing that confuses me is why both Google and Apple reduced the PPI on this year's models compared to last year's.

 

[Robert Ratskywatsky]

I understand the N9 will not have wireless charging capability. That sucks. Does the iPad?

Question 2: Is it hard to transition to Ipad from Android? I've only used Android. Guess I'd need to buy new charging wires and USB cables at the very least.

 

[MrSlippery519]

I understand the N9 will not have wireless charging capability. That sucks. Does the iPad?

Question 2: Is it hard to transition to Ipad from Android? I've only used Android. Guess I'd need to buy new charging wires and USB cables at the very least.

Nope the Ipad does not have wireless charging either, would have been nice to see on the N9 but really not a big deal. I personally do not think the technology is quite advanced enough yet as sometimes devices are pretty particular with how you set them down in order to charge.

Transition to Android would be quite easy, you likely would not need any new cables either as all Android devices charge with a simple standard USB format.

 

[Robert Ratskywatsky]

I disagree with you about wireless charging being touchy. I've used it with my Nexus 7 for about a year now and it always works, and charges fast, pretty much however I set it down. I'll really miss that feature.

Ipad uses its own connectors so all my vast micro and mini usb cable collection won't fit it.

 

[MrSlippery519]

I disagree with you about wireless charging being touchy. I've used it with my Nexus 7 for about a year now and it always works, and charges fast, pretty much however I set it down. I'll really miss that feature.

Ipad uses its own connectors so all my vast micro and mini usb cable collection won't fit it.

I actually read your question wrong about the switch, thought you were asking about switching to Android from Apple not other way around. So yes of course you will get a new charge cable when you buy your new tablet and any extras you would need to buy the proprietary connector

 

[analogmonkey]

The ppi in the iPad 6 (the Air 2) has not been reduced. It has been the same since the iPad 3. The N9 is a new product, so by definition, it doesn't have a reduced ppi. Personally, I'd like to see everyone push it up a little closer to 300 like the N10, but I am usually satisfied with displays over 250 or so ppi.

There is no wireless charging. I haven't used wireless charging before, so I don't miss it, but I also don't care much about it either way. The batteries last all day, so I am satisfied.

Switching to and from Android/iOS is a little troublesome, but I have found it worth the effort to work with both operating systems. People that want seamless integration (every app picks up exactly where they left off, etc.) will probably not be satisfied. Cables and so forth are a non-issue.

 

[Robert Ratskywatsky]

Well, so far I can't say I'm overwhelmed by the new N9, but I want a tablet with a bigger screen that my N7, so I'll just wait until the real hands on reviews come out. I do like the wider screen on both of these because I read on my tablets and the narrow screen on my N7 is too...narrow. I'm angry at the lack of wireless charging and I'm sure I'm not going to be the only one.

 

[jstwondrng]

Well, so far I can't say I'm overwhelmed by the new N9, but I want a tablet with a bigger screen that my N7, so I'll just wait until the real hands on reviews come out. I do like the wider screen on both of these because I read on my tablets and the narrow screen on my N7 is too...narrow. I'm angry at the lack of wireless charging and I'm sure I'm not going to be the only one.

I am excited about the N9. I totally agree with the narrow screen of the N7 (2013). Had MAJOR issues viewing certain websites. I like using the "Request Desktop Site" view and not mobile. I've found that several of the sites I like to visit, the N7 screen cuts off too much of the screen and in one site's particular case, the side bars cover up the text on the site.

Making the switch soon!

J

 

[Robert Ratskywatsky]

I'm seeing some complaints about both the new N9 and the Ipad Air 2. The Ipad Air 2 complaints I've seen are that Apple made it too thin and the speakers make a buzzing vibration that's quite annoying. I don't get the obsession with thinness.

 

[jspring86]

I'm seeing some complaints about both the new N9 and the Ipad Air 2. The Ipad Air 2 complaints I've seen are that Apple made it too thin and the speakers make a buzzing vibration that's quite annoying. I don't get the obsession with thinness.

The vibration on the Air 2 is annoying, luckily you can avoid the annoyance by watching videos while the iPad is propped up using the smart cover or other foldable case. I have the Air 2 and picked up the Nexus 9 today. I'll try to post some of my thoughts comparing them after a few days of using both as my main tablet.

 

[05GT]

The speakers making my entire Air 2 vibrate was the reason mine went back. Grabbed the N9 from Best Buy right afterwards and definitely not regretting it. The N9 is definitely smooth making it a little difficult to hold at times.

 

[Robert Ratskywatsky]

This place does extremely thorough reviews. Here's their review on the IPad. They haven't done the N9 yet.

Apple iPad Air 2 (A1567 / 128 GB / LTE) Tablet Review - NotebookCheck.net Reviews

 

[rews]

The vibration on the Air 2 is annoying, luckily you can avoid the annoyance by watching videos while the iPad is propped up using the smart cover or other foldable case. I have the Air 2 and picked up the Nexus 9 today. I'll try to post some of my thoughts comparing them after a few days of using both as my main tablet.

The speakers making my entire Air 2 vibrate was the reason mine went back. Grabbed the N9 from Best Buy right afterwards and definitely not regretting it. The N9 is definitely smooth making it a little difficult to hold at times.

I no longer view Apple as having a leg up on anyone else where hardware quality is concerned. They're using the same foxxcon plants as everyone else which are basically the technology equivalent to clothing sweatshops. Nobody wants to use local businesses to manufacture products because local manufacturers can't compete and cut production costs by being illegal and unethical. Buyers don't care because we're being insulated from knowing where our savings are coming from. I know about 1 person in every 100 who will care one bit about whether the people picking the beans for his morning java were being paid a fair wage or exploited. You can't escape it. Even if your smartphone was being assembled in America, odds are pretty good the parts all say "made in China". It's one of the biggest corruption scams of the last century. I have little to no doubt that most of the raw materials inside our smart phones come from black market sources. China unabashedly buys wood and metals from illegal mining and lumber sources.

 

[eprisencc]

I no longer view Apple as having a leg up on anyone else where hardware quality is concerned. They're using the same foxxcon plants as everyone else which are basically the technology equivalent to clothing sweatshops. Nobody wants to use local businesses to manufacture products because local manufacturers can't compete and cut production costs by being illegal and unethical. Buyers don't care because we're being insulated from knowing where our savings are coming from. I know about 1 person in every 100 who will care one bit about whether the people picking the beans for his morning java were being paid a fair wage or exploited. You can't escape it. Even if your smartphone was being assembled in America, odds are pretty good the parts all say "made in China". It's one of the biggest corruption scams of the last century. I have little to no doubt that most of the raw materials inside our smart phones come from black market sources. China unabashedly buys wood and metals from illegal mining and lumber sources.

Good post. Outsourcing and cheap labor has been one of the biggest cons of the last 30 years.


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