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Nexus 9 or....

Jimbo

I'm looking for a new tablet, currently rocking a 2012 nexus 7, looking for something a little bigger in the 9+ inch class.

 

Will be used for reading ebooks primarily, with hearthstone and other mobile games also quite common. Browsing not so much, I tend to use my PCs for that.

 

I was going to just go for a nexus 9 by default, but thought I should ask if I'm missing any good options. Wish the shield tablet had a 9-10" version, since I have nvidia GPUs.

 

Hit me up with ideas! I'm part of the google ecosystem but you're welcome to try selling me on an ipad. :)

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My first thought with the headline was the shield.... you shot me down.  :(

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Seeing the nobody is commenting I am just going to put out there that the nexus 9 is probably going to be the best tablet you can get. Just...at all. lol

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yea get the nexus, best google experience on a tablet with fastest os updates for the next few years

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yea get the nexus, best google experience on a tablet with fastest os updates for the next few years

Too bad SHIELD Tablet got Lollipop before the 2012 N7

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Yeah Nexus 9 will do just fine with reading... Apple still has the best stuff in the tablet realm, but honestly since you're comfortable with Android already, I see no reason for switching to Apple's products for your needs. But, iPads are the best well-rounded tablets. The Nexus 9 isn't the best gaming tablet, but it should be fine. Just get the Nexus.

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OK thanks guys, nexus it is. And yes, I still don't have lollipop on my N7 (or G3), so I'm aware that the speed of updates isn't necessarily what it's cracked up to be.

 

I'll be honest, the Ipad really tempts me but the $140 price difference is a consideration and I've never actually used an apple device for long. From what I have seen, I agree that they're still the leaders in the tablet realm, it's just a slightly expensive sidestep that I can't quite justify - like how I'd murder old ladies for an InWin S frame but I'm not paying $750 for one. ;)

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