Kindle Vs iPad
Comparing the Kindle Vs iPad
Presenting a feature-for-feature Kindle vs iPad review, which gadget will likely win hands down? No doubt about it, the Apple iPad, with its recent much hyped about launch, is the “in” thing today. True-blue Apple patrons can scarcely wait to get their hands on one as the WiFi versions are likely to ship in late March, and the 3G models are to be delivered starting April. When that time comes, we will no doubt see long lines in front of every Apple store just like what happened with the sale of the iPhone.
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But what of the ebook readers like the Amazon Kindle and the Sony Reader? The ereader has slowly become a common consumer device, with the Kindle getting the lion’s share of the market. Seeing the promise of such a device however, a lot of similar ebook readers have also cropped up, with most of them having practically the same features as that of the Kindle. Now with the introduction of tablet PCs like the iPad which can also ably function as an ebook reader, the gadget need may perhaps shift to multi-functional devices. So, is the iPad primed to take over the ereader market? Let’s take a look at the significant factors.
First off, the negatives. The iPad will only be associated with Apple’s own ebook store. While getting an iPad is a smart move for those who are still considering buying an ebook reading gadget, if you already own a ton of digital books, you won’t be able to access these in the iPad. Actual ebook costs are still to be confirmed, but there’s word that purchasing iBooks in the Apple ebook store is going to run you around 12.99 dollars and 14.99 dollars. This can be slightly steep if you have to start from scratch. Plus, Amazon’s ebooks are still retailing at 9.99 dollars apiece.
Nonetheless, getting an iPad has its own share of benefits, as it’s a device able to perform many functions. You can use this oversized iPhone clone, sans the “phone”, to stream high-def movies, catch your favorite TV shows, browse the web, and play games on a 9.7 inch IPS touch screen. True to Apple standards, the clarity and color is amazing, and it comes with your choice of 16-GB, 32-GB or 64-GB internal storage. With such storage capability, the Library will hold tons of books, which are ingeniously displayed on a “book shelf” design. With one simple tap, you may pick out your ebook, and read it on the high-resolution, LED back-lit display. Depending on your storage and connection preferences, prices start out at 499 dollars and end at 829 dollars. It does run special apps created specifically for the iPad, and you’ll have access to most of the 140,000 other apps at the App Store.
On the other hand, the Amazon Kindle is a device intended for the user’s most relaxing and easy reading experience in mind. Unlike the LCD screen of the iPad, the Kindle, like the present batch of ebook readers, is equipped with e-ink display, which many say, is still best for reading for longer periods of time. The Kindle’s battery can last up to two weeks without recharging, so it could also make the right traveling companion. The 6-inch model is priced at 259 dollars, while the 9.7-inch Kindle DX costs 489 dollars.
So which gadget gets our thumbs up in this Kindle vs iPad comparison? Certainly for the gadget geek, the iPad will fit perfectly alongside his MacBook Pro, AirPort Express, Magic Mouse and its smaller counterpart in looks, the iPhone. Jobs and his staff have come up with yet another brilliant product for the dedicated Apple user. But for the bookworm just aiming to read in the most conjucive “environment” and have little need for all of the other extra features, the Kindle ebook reader remains to be your best option on the market today.
