Google Nexus 9 32GB Android Tablet

After reading reviews on Amazon and external sites and consulting with other tablet users, I decided on the Google Nexus 9. I almost bought a Kindle Fire, but I didn't want constant ads. I already have an android phone, so this tablet seemed like a logical choice. Tablet size was important to me. I needed something portable and light weight. 10 inches would have been a bit too big and heavy for my needs. 7 or 8 inches would have been too small. This 9 inch tablet is perfect for me. I opted to spend a bit more money for the 32GB of storage. Out of the box, the tablet goes through some initial system upgrades. This may take awhile. You get to watch the cute little animated android robot move as the system upgrades are installed. This made the process a bit more entertaining for me. I like being able to fully customize the screen. My screen looks cleaner now that I removed all of the desktop app shortcuts. I found a really nifty free wallpaper app and a free customizable clock app in the Google Play store. The standard clock display is fine, but I wanted something that would stand out more. I was hoping for more installed wallpapers, but I guess that doesn't matter since there are lots of great free wallpapers out there. I would like to be able to more easily view my remaining battery life. There is a tiny little battery icon on top of the screen, but it is a little awkward to access. [Edit: Found a great battery indicator widget for free in the Google Play store which I am now using. Much better!] I will be taking my tablet to class to view PowerPoint presentations, jot down a few reminders, read PDF documents, and check email. I was surprised to get a Google Hangouts message from a friend while I was setting things up. That reminded me to tweak the settings to vibrate notifications when I am in class. Important Details: 1. The power button. You really have to press that sucker for a while before it turns on. After I figured that out, the tablet has worked fine. 2. No "how-to" manual. You don't really need one, but I was expecting more than what was included. 3. Make sure you have selected your preferred color choice before buying this product on Amazon. This isn't a huge issue for me. It wasn't until after I had purchased it that I realized I could have chosen black over white. I won't see the back of the tablet when it is in the case, so that wasn't a big deal. 4. Buy your case on Ebay. In fact, buy two! No shipping and handling and their prices are much more reasonable than Amazon. I couldn't believe how much Amazon sellers were asking for cases. I went to Ebay and purchased one slim case with no keyboard and one with a keyboard. I saved a lot of money going the Ebay route. They even had a nice tablet bundle that included some accessories! I am glad I bought a stylus with a rubber tip. It keeps my screen much cleaner. 5. Security. I have set a log in PIN so that my tablet can't be accessed if it is stolen. This is a great feature! I am still trying to figure out if there is a more secure way to access your Google+ account rather than just clicking on the shortcut. This method does not allow me to enter a password which worries me a bit. I need to research this further. I will update this review once I have spent more time exploring my tablet. So far, I love it!