iPad Versus Kindle - Which eReader is Right For You?

The past couple years have been an interesting timeselection is practically guaranteed to surpass that of
for book readers. We have seen quite a fewthe Kindle. The reason is that in 2009 Amazon
eReader devices released from companies likedeveloped a Kindle App for Apple. This app allows
Amazon, Sony, and Barnes and Noble. Now that theusers to access the Kindle Store and download
iPad has been released, another major player hasbooks directly to their iPod Touch, iPhone, or iPad.
entered the eReader market.iPad users will not only have access to the Kindle
Ultimately, choosing an eReader is a matter ofstore, but they'll also have access to Apple's new
personal preference. All devices have pros and cons.iBookstore. If an iPad user can't find the book he
This article will take a look at some of thewants in the iBookstore, he can simply peruse over
differences between Amzon's Kindle and Apple's iPad.to the Kindle store to find it. Kindle users won't have
1. Full Color Vs. Black and Whitethis luxury.eBook Prices: Deals and Steals
While the Kindle utilizes an e-ink black and whiteFor much the same reason as above, iPad users will
display, the iPad uses a full color computer display.always be able to get the best book price. While
The e-ink display is easier on your eyes. However,Kindle users will be forced to pay the price at which
the iPad display, is certainly much more attractive. ItAmazon offers the book, iPad users will be able to
will also be possible for authors to include extras incompare prices between the two stores. The App
their books that would never be possible with aStore also allows free downloads, an option not
Kindle. You might expect exclusive author interviewsavailable in the Amazon store.
or a full-color interactive map of Middle Earth whenWeight: Lugging Around Your eBooks
you are reading Lord of the Rings.The Kindle easily wins this one. One thing many iPad
2. Battery Lifeusers have noticed is that the device is heavier than
One thing that has contributed to the rave reviewsthey expected. While much of this can be attributed
of the iPad is its long battery life. You can use theto the quality of the device, the fact is that your
device for up to ten hours at a time. While this isarms and hands may grow weary from holding 1.5 lbs
pretty good, the Kindle's battery life is even better.in front of you for a long period of time. The Kindle
The Kindle can hold a battery charge for up to 2weighs less than half as much as the iPad, and it is
weeks as long as the wireless connection isn't turnedmuch more comparable in weight to a standard sized
on. Ten hours will probably be plenty of battery juicepaperback.
as long as you can charge it up every night, but ifConclusion: Choosing the Best eReader
you often take long vacations off the grid, the KindleAlthough there are pros and cons to each device,
may be the better choice.eBook Selection: Quantityeach user must prioritize their needs to decide which
Countsdevice is best for them. Overall, the iPad is probably
This has always been perhaps the most importanta better value for most readers. The battery life isn't
factor in an eReader. If you don't have access to themuch of an issue, and the book price and selection is
book you want to read, then what is the point ofa huge factor for the heavy reader. Additionally, while
having an eReader? This has also been the primarythe Kindle is a dedicated book reader, the iPad is a
reason that Kindle has always been number one.multimedia device for complete entertainment where
After all, Amazon is the world's #1 bookseller, so it isusers can watch videos, run applications, and browse
natural that they would have the largest selection ofthe full Internet.
books for the Kindle. However, the iPad book