Google has announced three new devices from the line of Nexus: 8,9-inch tablet Nexus 9, big smartphone Nexus 6 and multimedia console Nexus Player.
I think many of you will agree that the updated line of Nexus slightly podzaderzhalsya. 5 and Nexus, and Nexus July 2013 continue to be a great device for the money, but Google needs to move forward and provide new devices with competitive performance. I was surprised to learn that the announcement was held devices without a separate event, Google has just announced three devices in your own blog.
Nexus 6 (Motorola Nexus X)
- Class: flagship
- Form factor: candy bar
- Body materials: matte plastic, aluminum rim
- Dimensions: 159.3 x 83 x 10.1 mm
- Weight: 184 grams
- Operating System: Android 5.0 Lollipop
- Network: GSM / EDGE, WCDMA, LTE
- Platform: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805
- Graphics Processing Unit: Adreno 420
- Processor: 2.7GHz quad-core
- Memory: 3 GB
- Data Memory: 32/64 GB slot a memory card is missing
- Interface: Wi-Fi (a / b / g / n / ac), support for 5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.0 (A2DP, EDR), the connector microUSB (USB 2.0) for the charge / sync 3.5 mm headset jack
- Screen: 5.96 ” capacitive, SuperAMOLED-matrix, 2560×1440 pixels (QHD), it automatically adjusts the backlight level, oleophobic coating is present
- Camera: 13 MP, Video recording in 2160p (3840h2160 pixels), dual LED flash, optical stabilization
- Front camera: 2 MP
- Navigation: GPS / Glonass (support A-GPS)
- Sensors: accelerometer sensor position in space, light sensor, barometer, gyroscope
- Battery: removable Li-Polymer 3220 mAh capacity
- Price: US $ 650/700 (32 / 64GB)
The aspirations of many geeks were heard, and as a company producing new Nexus 6, was selected Motorola. This naturally affected the number of parameters of the smartphone. Firstly, the appearance: note the neat smooth lines and slightly rounded edges, these features are common to all devices of the latest Motorola (Moto X, Moto G). The material used matte smooth plastic, apparently, it will resemble the sensations material used in white Nexus 5 (only now it will be in all colors). From beautiful additions note aluminum frame around the body. On sale will be available in two color options – Midnight Blue, Cloud White.
Second, the screen . Whether you like it or not, the Motorola uses SuperAMOLED-matrices, there is also worth remembering and Moto X Moto G. Increasing the diagonally up to 5.95 inches corresponds to the latest trends, even Apple gave in to the desires of users and released a large iPhone, with which, apparently, and will compete in the new Nexus 6. The resolution also does not disappoint – 2560h1440 points (PPI – 494). I screen size Nexus 6 like, I remember a long time wanted to have “guglofablet” similar size. As for SuperAMOLED-matrix, it is too early to draw any conclusions, these displays can be very different (think of the same Galaxy Nexus). I rather interesting to see how the screen of this device will yield the same Note 4 and whether it will do worse?
The smartphone appeared the front stereo speakers, and it is a huge plus compared to the Nexus 5 whose only speaker was, to put it mildly, not the loudest and was on the back of the device.
Resolution main camera – 13 MP, and the front – 2 MP (surprisingly, as in Google ignored tendency “selfifonov” huge frontalok permissions) and the auto-stabilization mode is supported HDR +. On the quality of pictures is nothing to say, because even the pictures themselves as such there is not.
During the performance meets the new Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset with 805 quad-core processor, clocked at 2.7 GHz, the amount of RAM – 3 GB capacity Internal storage is 32 or 64 GB, depending on the version. What can I say – a very worthy stuffing separately pleased with the increase in the internal memory.
One of the interesting features of note feature rapid charging: 15 minutes the phone can be charged about 15% (unfortunately, accurate information about the percentage of the charge is not specified was apologize for the error, if any allowed).
Sales of the device in the US will begin in late October, the price of the smartphone is 650/700 dollars. Our currency is obtained 26 650/28 700 rubles. Wow price tag, is not it? Here, of course, played the role of the appreciation of the dollar, but even at the rate of 33 rubles to the price of the device is 21 450 rubles, which can not be called a low price. There’s also worth noting that Lenovo, bought Motorola, have in their arsenal wonderful device Vibe Z2 Pro, which under similar characteristics will be sold next week and will cost a total of 23 000.
Another point – the availability of the smartphone in Russia. Do not forget that Motorola has left the country, and until Google Play smartphones sold in Russia, and now wondering how to get out of Google this situation. I suspect that the company will delight users of the announcement of his shop with smartphones at the December Google Mobile Day, but this claim with 100% certainty, of course, I can not.
The bottom line in front of us with an excellent flagship Phablet only compromise in the form of no slot for a memory card, however, the version with 64 GB easily overrides this drawback. Also, I know that not everyone likes SuperAMOLED-matrices, but I suspect that at this resolution is unlikely to be a problem. And, of course, the price – one of the advantages of the old Nexus was very low on a background of conventional flagships price, now that they have no dignity, and to his competitors can safely add the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and iPhone 6 Plus, but whether the new “google phone” worthy to play on this field flagship – the big question.
Google Nexus 9 (HTC Nexus 9)
- Class: flagship
- form- factor: candy bar
- Body materials: matte plastic, aluminum rim
- Dimensions: 228.2 x 153.7 x 7.9 mm
- Weight: 425 g
- Operating system: Android 5.0 Lollipop
- Network: GSM / EDGE, WCDMA, LTE
- Platform: NVIDIA Tegra K1
- Graphics Processing Unit: Kepler DX1
- Processor: 2.3 GHz quad-core
- Memory: 2 GB
- Data Memory: 16/32 GB memory card slot is missing
- Interfaces: Wi-Fi (a / b / g / n / ac), support for 5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.0 (A2DP, EDR), the connector microUSB (USB 2.0) for charging / synchronization, 3.5 mm headset jack
- Screen: 8.9 ” capacitive, IPS-matrix, 2048×1440 pixels, it automatically adjusts the backlight level, oleophobic coating is present
- Camera: 8 MP, Video recording in 1080p (1920×1080 pixels), dual LED flash, optical stabilization
- Front camera: 1.6 MP
- Navigation: GPS / Glonass (support A-GPS)
- Sensors: accelerometer sensor position in space, light sensor, barometer, gyroscope
- Battery: removable Li-Polymer 6700 mAh capacity
- Price: 400/480/600 dollars (16 GB Wi-Fi / 32GB Wi-Fi / 32GB Wi-Fi + LTE)
C this tablet is due a huge number of leaks, so it can not be called a surprise appearance. I’m more surprised by the other – why the company HTC, renounced tablet market, suddenly decided to play it together with Google? Can I expect it to release their tablets, or is this a one-off joint project in partnership with Google?
The first thing that upset many Android-fans – a change in the aspect ratio of the plate with a 16: 9 to 4: 3 here is clearly seen peeping over Apple, originally chose this aspect ratio. Briefly about the characteristics: Display size – 8.9 inches, resolution – 2048h1440 dots matrix type IPS. According to these parameters is also reminiscent of the tablet iPad, though it is unclear whether to compare it with the iPad Mini, or iPad Air, though, judging by the size, it is clearly closer to the older iPad. Once again about the pros and cons of the ratio of 4: 3. On the one hand, this tablet is more convenient to read books, surf the web, it is equally suitable for both landscape and portrait orientation for. And on the other – all your HD-movies will now be displayed with black bars top and bottom, and this, of course, the lack of fans to watch the video.
Now go to the appearance . Despite the fact that this is a device from HTC, Nexus looks 9, to put it mildly, mediocre, no wow effect when looking at its design does not appear. From color choices I personally liked the most beige.
In Google also announced a corporate cover-keyboard for this tablet, like has long manufactured by Logitech.
A nice feature of the steel and stereo speakers, however, their appearance is logical for the device from HTC (by the way, here is supported by technology HTC BoomSound).
Responsible for the performance new chipset NVIDIA Tegra K1 with quad-core processor, clocked at 2.3 GHz, video accelerator Kepler DX. Basically, I had no special claims to the Tegra 3, used in the Nexus 2012, but Artem Lutfullin, I remember, was not very happy with the same Tegra 4 MiPad. Amount of RAM – 2 GB Internal Storage Capacity – 16/32 GB. I totally understand why this tablet saved to “RAM” and the internal memory, but it is nice to have raised the price tag.
Pre-order on the Nexus 9 can be issued from October 17, the price of the tablet is USD 400/480/600 (16 400/19 680/24 600 rubles) for the 16 GB Wi-Fi / 32GB Wi-Fi / 32GB Wi-Fi + LTE versions respectively. As is the case with the Nexus 6, the “Nine” appear far more powerful competitors due to rising prices. In the first place, it is, of course, the same iPad Air and Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4, and both plates have something to fight for the user at a comparable price.
Google Nexus Player
This console looks like a logical continuation Chromecast, but in a small format media player, designed as a disk. In addition to directly multimedia functions have appeared Nexus Player and games, so, complete with a player and you can buy branded joystick. By the way, states that the Nexus Player will be running Android 5.0 Lollipop, I even wonder, will it be used stripped down version of a full or, in the second case, the device will be more interesting.
During the performance of quad-core processor is responsible from the Intel Atom, and Wi-Fi support and a relatively new standard ac. The cost is $ 100 consoles, and even $ 50 will have to pay for the joystick. Talk and talk about the prospects of this decision until early but let me suggest that in Russia Nexus Player is unlikely to be popular because of the scarcity of licensed content in our country.
Android 5.0 Lollipop
Also, along with new vehicles has been presented and an official update Android 5.0 Lollipop. As Google has finally decided to name him. By the way, I personally liked the idea of Lemon Pie more.
Update will be available for the following devices for two to four weeks:
- Nexus 4
- Nexus 5
- Nexus 7 (although it is unclear whether include here and Nexus July 2012)
- Nexus 10
- Smartphones and tablets Google Play Edition
A source developers have already become available on October 17.
Conclusion
You know, personally, I expected more from the new Nexus. I do not know specifically what upset me most here several parameters at once. Firstly, it is a very high price for new items, and secondly, the low amount of memory in the Nexus 9, and thirdly, the fact that Motorola in Russia is not officially running, so fans of the official retailers can only rely on the mercy of Google, capable of run the store with the devices in our country.
to draw final conclusions immediately after the announcement too early, so we’ll come back to the discussion of new products in our full review.
PS And how do you new items from Google?
Copyright opinion Artem Lutfullina
Google Nexus 5 – not the record for sales, when compared with such giants as Apple iPhone 5S or Samsung Galaxy S5, for example. However, the smartphone proved popular, especially among geeks, and just people versed in the modern variety of smartphones and tablets. There are several reasons, and that’s the key. Firstly, in the Nexus 5 at the time of launch used the latest version of Android. Secondly, in the Nexus 5 was “gray”, discreet design, and it makes the device versatile. Third, and most importantly, the ratio of performance and cost Nexus 5 is one of the best deals in the smartphone market, as only went on sale.
What has changed in the Google Nexus 6? By and large, the first and second paragraphs saved. The device will be one of the first available on the market with Android 5.0 Lollipop, and the unit is universal, with some reservations, design. Personally I do not like the letter M to the huge size of the logo modest producer, but it’s a matter of taste. The rest are all quite culturally and accurately – a minimum of decorative elements, calm body colors, graceful curves. The problem in the third paragraph, it is no longer observed. New Nexus 6 got good features, not eye-popping, all this and even better, we have already seen in the announcements of the Chinese manufacturers since the mid-year: Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro, ZTE Nubia X6, IUNI U3. And if you buy the last two in Russia is not so simple, that Lenovo is already sold.
Of course, you can speak at length about the benefits of Android 5.0 «out of the box” in the Nexus 6, and that Lenovo all Chinese, but enough to remember that Motorola – the manufacturer Nexus 6 – belongs by Lenovo. It’s time. And two – just compare the basic parameters:
- Google Nexus 6 : Screen size – 6 “, resolution – 2560×1440 pixels main camera – 13 megapixels with optical stabilization, front – 2 MP, Snapdragon platform 805, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal expandability without (a version of 64 GB), battery – 3220 mAh. The cost of the 32 GB version is translated into rubles will be about 26 000. It is also necessary to understand that just go to the store and buy a Nexus 6 will not work, and order it delivered in a few days will yet also problematic.
- Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro : Screen size – 6 “, resolution – 2560×1440 pixels main camera – 16 megapixels with optical stabilization, front – 5 MP, Snapdragon platform 801, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal free expandability, battery – 4000 mAh. The cost of the 32 GB version in Russia – 23 000 rubles. It will be available in the coming weeks.
Of course, in the context of global sales, and in particular – the main US market for Google, my calculations about the common characteristics of these two devices and more pleasant price Lenovo meaningless but I consider the announcement from the point of view of the buyer from Russia, which is the himself. In this case, Google Nexus 6 – just another shovel with good performance and high price. Of the benefits – Android 5.0 «out of the box” with all its features, of the downsides – no memory card slot, 2-megapixel front-facing camera and, as I said, very high cost.
Along with the release of Nexus 6 Google, which is likely closes up shop for the sale of “nexus” with cool features at low prices, and the Nexus 5 may be the last of such devices.
With the Google Nexus tablet 9 from HTC’s better, in my opinion. Firstly, because the use of the platform NVIDIA Tegra K1 is encouraging in terms of battery life. Recall that Xiaomi MiPad on similar platforms and with a battery of the same capacity (6700 mAh) simply demonstrates excellent results. Secondly, HTC has traditionally used a balanced matrix, and if the Nexus 9 will be no exception, get a tablet with a good screen for viewing videos. Third, promises BoomSound, and hence, the tablet should give a very good sound, that is, again, useful when viewing videos. A little confused at the cost of 400 dollars for a younger model, but if all of the above items are fulfilled, the price tag is tolerable.
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