| Now that Apple has formally announced the iPad, | | | | more for 3G models. |
| which can be used as a full-color ebook reader, will | | | | International - Both are International compatible |
| the Amazon Kindle 2 lose it's popularity in the market | | | | devices. Since the iPad simply connects to the |
| for great electronic gadgets in 2010? Here's a detailed | | | | internet, it will work anywhere. The Kindle 2 boasts |
| review of each device and how they stack up | | | | usage in over 100 countries globally for now.iPad and |
| against each other. | | | | Touch Navigation - Basically, the iPad is an extra large |
| The Kindle 2 and it's reading display - The Kindle 2 | | | | version of the iPod Touch. The user interface is |
| uses the "E-Ink" technology, much like many other | | | | touch screen, whereas the Kindle 2 is push button |
| ebook readers like the Nook and Sony Reader | | | | technology. |
| models, which is a gray-scale display without a | | | | The Many Features of the iPad vs. the One Use of |
| back-light. E-Ink screens allow you to see the writing | | | | the Kindle 2 - Obviously, it's going to come down to |
| on the display even in extremely bright light situations | | | | what you really want to use the device for. The |
| and from extreme angles. | | | | back-lit screen could be seen as a downfall for the |
| Since there is no backlight, the device is said to be | | | | iPad if you want to use it for an ebook reader. |
| easier on the eyes than a backlit screen such as a | | | | However, looking at full color pictures in a digital |
| computer screen, or for that matter, the soon to be | | | | magazine will have many thinking about making the |
| released iPad.iPad's Color Screen - The iPad's screen is | | | | purchase. Of course if you want to watch movies, |
| going to allow users to start reading publications such | | | | play games, and use the numerous applications, then |
| as digital delivered magazines and newspapers in full | | | | the iPad is the obvious choice. |
| color. This could prove to be a great selling point for | | | | But if you just want an ebook reader, and you are |
| the iPad, and cause a real shift in content delivery | | | | fine with enjoying all your other media on that |
| methods for many magazines, depending on how | | | | expensive lap-top you just bought, then the Kindle 2 |
| popular the device proves to be. | | | | is probably the choice that makes most sense. The |
| Screen Size Comparison - The iPad screen size is 9.7 | | | | Kindle 2 is designed for ease of reading on the eyes, |
| inches whereas the Kindle 2 is 6 inches. | | | | navigation of book pages, and comes with no special |
| Wireless and 3G Capabilities - Both the iPad and Kindle | | | | frills. You'll have to get your enjoyment from the |
| 2 have wireless download capabilities where WiFi is | | | | book instead of flashy features. The price is a little |
| available. However, only the Kindle 2 comes with 3G | | | | easier on the eyes as well! |
| service standard with the device. The iPad will cost | | | | |