Thursday, November 18, 2010

iPad Versus Kindle - eReader Which one is right for you?


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The last years have been an interesting time for readers of books. We have seen a number of devices eReader issued by companies like Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Sony. Now that the iPad was released, is another important player eReader entered the market.

Ultimately, the choice of an eReader is a matter of personal taste. All devices have advantages and disadvantages. This article is a look at some of the differences between Kindle and Apple Amzon> IPad.

1. Color Vs. In black and white

While the Kindle uses E Ink display of black and white, iPad uses a full color LCD screen. The E-ink display is easy on your eyes. However iPad display is certainly the most attractive. It 'also for the authors of extras in their books, which would never have been possible with a Kindle. One might expect, exclusive interviews, and writing an interactive color map of Middle EarthEarth, if you read The Lord of the Rings.

2. Battery life

One thing that has contributed to criticism of the iPad is its long battery life. You can use the device for up to ten hours at a time when in use. While this is good enough, the Kindle's battery life is even better. The Kindle, a battery charger for up to 2 weeks to maintain until the wireless connection is disabled. Ten hours will probably be a lot of battery juice, provided it is freeevery night, but if it breaks often at the Web, the Kindle may be the best choice.

eBook selection: count the number

This has always been eReader perhaps the most important factor in one. If you do not have access to read the book you want, and what is the point that an eReader? This is also the main reason that the Kindle has been the number one state. After all, Amazon is the world's No. 1 bookseller, it is natural that they wouldthe largest selection of books for the Kindle. However iPad book selection is virtually guaranteed to exceed the Kindle. The reason is that in 2009, has developed an Amazon Kindle App for Apple. This application allows access to the Kindle Store and download books directly onto your iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad. Not only access to users IPad Kindle store, but also have access to the new Apple iBookstore. If a user can not find iPadiBookstore book you want in, you can simply pass the Kindle Store to find you. Kindle users do not have that luxury.

eBook Price: deals and steals

For the same reason mentioned above, the user iPad always able to book the best price. While users Kindle user directory forced to pay the price that Amazon offers iPad can store price comparison between the two. The App Store also allows you to download for free, the optionnot to save the Amazon.

Weight: bring along your eBook

The Kindle wins this easily. An iPad many users have noted that the unit is heavier than he expected. While much of this can be attributed to the quality of the equipment, the fact that the arms and hands can increase property is 1.5 pounds in front of you tired for a long time. The Kindle weighs less than half what the iPad, and is much more weight comparable to a pocket dimension.

Conclusion: The best selection eReader

While there are advantages and disadvantages of each device, each user, to decide the priorities for their needs, which device is best for them. Overall, the iPad is probably a better value for most readers. Battery life is not a big problem, and the price of the book and the selection is an important factor for the serious reader. Moreover, while the Kindle is a reader of books on the> IPad is a complete multimedia device for entertainment, where users, applications can watch videos, go to search the entire Internet.

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