You might be thinking of upgrading your book reader to the iPad but are wondering what it is like and whether you should get a traditional eBook reader like the Sony Touch or Kindle instead. Well hopefully that decision will be a little easier as we look at the best and worse features of all of these devices.
Cost
Price will be a major consideration for most people, so let's start with that. With the Apple iPad at over 0 and the ebook readers at close to 0 each, then while it might look cool, if all you want to do with your iPad is read books then it is an expensive way to go. If you are just looking for a good ebook reader then the Kindle would probably be a better choice as it is now under 0 and is backed by Amazon who has made it very easy to download books.
And of course ongoing costs are that Apple makes you pay for your data with monthly plans whereas the Kindle is free.
Screen
The screen of the iPad is bigger at 9.7 inches (as opposed to 6 inches for the Kindle and most of the Sony Touch readers) although to be fair the Kindle DX is also that large in size. However in terms of resolution, the Kindle 2 does have a higher pixel density of 167 compared to the iPad's 132.
Because the traditional ebook readers from Sony and Amazon are meant for mainly reading books, the e-ink technology and screens help to reduce glare considerable so that they are easy on your eyes. The iPad screen doesn't have that, and can be hard to read in certain lighting (especially outside in the sun).
But of course the iPad wasn't specifically meant for just reading ebooks, it has many more features.
Features
There is no doubt that the iPad has more features and apps than the other readers, it's actually just like an iPhone that way (except without the actual phone).
Its full colour and the ability to play games, watch movies and browse online makes it very much like a laptop in that respect.
Overall we believe that if you are just looking for a good ebook reader then you should stick with either the Sony Touch Reader's or the Amazon Kindle as you can't beat them for ease of use, book availability and price. If you want all the bells and whistles and want to look cool for your neighbours then shell out for an iPad.
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