Which should I get: iPad or Kindle 2?
For my birthday in April I can get either an iPad or the Kindle 2. I’ve tried doing some research and thats not doing much for me. I want to be able to read e-books wherever I go and not have to hassle with a bunch of chords or mess with WiFi. If it helps I have an iPod Touch.
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I love answering kindle questions, it’s by far one of my favorite devices that i keep in my bag.
For starters and most importantly I own the Kindle 2 (soon to be upgrading to the Kindle DX), and it is easy for me to say I love it! I think I’ve read over 20 books so far.
There are other reviews on the Kindle 2 here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Freview%2FB0015T963C%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref_%3Ddp%5Ftop%5Fcm%5Fcr%5Facr%5Ftxt%26showViewpoints%3D1&tag=techcomprepa-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957
And for the Kindle DX:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Freview%2FB0015TG12Q%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref_%3Ddp%5Ftop%5Fcm%5Fcr%5Facr%5Ftxt%26showViewpoints%3D1&tag=techcomprepa-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957
I love my Kindle because it has helped me improve a lot on my efficiency and utilize my time. Before I owned the Kindle, waiting time like when I’m waiting for friends or waiting for shuttle bus or some thing like that is simply wasted. Now I just need to bring the Kindle 2 along with me. Another thing I like the most is the text-to-speech function, which means I can "read" books without even holding or looking at the Kindle. Now I like to use this function when I’ve myself busy on some boring things, say when I’m on the step machine or doing some housework…
I like reading and at the beginning I missed a bit on the feeling of reading books. But now I love to hold the Kindle, the e-ink seems to work very well, it is really like reading books… Now I often read with the Kindle for several hours but I don’t feel tired.
I linked your directly to the Kindle Store on amazon.com! I really do hope you consider getting your own =)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015T963C?ie=UTF8&tag=techcomprepa-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0015T963C
If you want a multi-purpose device then iPad is the right choice for you. No need to read the rest of the post.
If you will be reading less than a book a month then the iPad is definitely the better choice.
If you want a dedicated eReader than the Kindle is better.
If price is an issue then the $259 Kindle is the clear choice.
You already own an iPod Touch, but do you want a bigger screen and an iBooks store? Think about that. All the games and web surfing and apps could be a huge distraction for you when you read. However, do you want to be able to do lots of things on one device more than reading, then get the iPad. If you are just focused on reading, get the Kindle 2.
Well you have an iTouch so you know what the iPad will be like. Do you want a bigger version of your iTouch with all the multimedia things on it or do you want a dedicated e-reader that doesn’t cause eye strain? Its a personal preference thing really. I have a kindle, but I don’t want to watch movies, listen to music, etc. all on one giant device like an iPad.