It's another batch of leaks, mind you. Even this picture
that Slashgear have chosen to show Nexus 9 is clearly labeled as Nvidia Shield Tablet image for a tab that is based non-Denver, 32 bit previous version of Tegra K1. However, a substitute like this seems reasonable: HTC is a manufacturer of Nvidia Shield Tablet which is powered by Tegra K1 32-bit chip, and the Denver was called as a pin-compatible with previous K1. So, in theory at least, HTC will be in very good position to do the upgrade fast and easy, using the same form factor, mainboard and whatever they wish.
Main specs are quoted as more firmly confirmed at this moment:
Display: 9-inch IPS LCD with 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution
Processor: NVIDIA Tegra K1 Denver (64-bit)
Back Camera: 8-megapixel (Sony)
Front Camera: 1.6-megapixel
Storage: 32GB onboard, microSD card slot for 128GB more
This microSD card slot for 128GB more notion makes the device so much more desirable. However, we here are still talking about HTC reference design for Denver K1 tab, and apart from unclear renderings nobody was able to show even the blurry photos of real Nexus 9.
So, with unbendable Google's hatred for local storage, Google Nexus 9 may be still launched without SD slot. Sure, it may cost about $50 less than future EVGA, HP, et al. models based on this HTC Denver K1 design with SD slot on board (and tweaked by Nvidia into working state under SD-hating versions of Android 4.4.x and L). We'll see soon.
UPDATE:
If the latest rumours are true, it's sad news.
First, it's 4:3 device. No matter how big its pixel count, it's as clumsy to handle as iPad (Mini).
Second, if @evleaks is to believe, there will be no SD slot. On "pure" Google Android the code to handle volumes on SD cards is lost since 4.4.x, and in minds of Google coders there's not a single reason for the functionality to reappear in Android L.
Third, its price starts at $399. Google may add even 1 TB of its Drive space, I still think it's about $150 overpriced. Then, it's highly improbable that the screen is of MEMS IGZO technology, or say, 10 bit per color, to ask $400 for this "Volantis". No, it's full $200 overpriced.
Fourth, Tegra K1 Denver 64 bit is quite unknown value, and if the whole story of Nvidia Tegra, Tegra 2, Tegra 4, and 32-bit Tegra K1 is any indication of what may come out, it's a good gamer's tablet. For more realistic $250, one will be able to get more practical Wintel tablet instead this Christmas.
Which means: MOVING ON. 1920X1200 IPS Chromebook based on 64 bit K1 Denver for $250....$300 may attract some attention, sure. Otherwise, no: MOVING ON.
Main specs are quoted as more firmly confirmed at this moment:
Display: 9-inch IPS LCD with 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution
Processor: NVIDIA Tegra K1 Denver (64-bit)
Back Camera: 8-megapixel (Sony)
Front Camera: 1.6-megapixel
Storage: 32GB onboard, microSD card slot for 128GB more
This microSD card slot for 128GB more notion makes the device so much more desirable. However, we here are still talking about HTC reference design for Denver K1 tab, and apart from unclear renderings nobody was able to show even the blurry photos of real Nexus 9.
So, with unbendable Google's hatred for local storage, Google Nexus 9 may be still launched without SD slot. Sure, it may cost about $50 less than future EVGA, HP, et al. models based on this HTC Denver K1 design with SD slot on board (and tweaked by Nvidia into working state under SD-hating versions of Android 4.4.x and L). We'll see soon.
UPDATE:
If the latest rumours are true, it's sad news.
First, it's 4:3 device. No matter how big its pixel count, it's as clumsy to handle as iPad (Mini).
Second, if @evleaks is to believe, there will be no SD slot. On "pure" Google Android the code to handle volumes on SD cards is lost since 4.4.x, and in minds of Google coders there's not a single reason for the functionality to reappear in Android L.
Third, its price starts at $399. Google may add even 1 TB of its Drive space, I still think it's about $150 overpriced. Then, it's highly improbable that the screen is of MEMS IGZO technology, or say, 10 bit per color, to ask $400 for this "Volantis". No, it's full $200 overpriced.
Fourth, Tegra K1 Denver 64 bit is quite unknown value, and if the whole story of Nvidia Tegra, Tegra 2, Tegra 4, and 32-bit Tegra K1 is any indication of what may come out, it's a good gamer's tablet. For more realistic $250, one will be able to get more practical Wintel tablet instead this Christmas.
Which means: MOVING ON. 1920X1200 IPS Chromebook based on 64 bit K1 Denver for $250....$300 may attract some attention, sure. Otherwise, no: MOVING ON.
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