MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - Funny how much changes in 2 years....what do you think???

MerLock · 01-27-2010, 04:02 PM

As an ereader, I don't see myself getting an Ipad at this point because I enjoy reading off an e-ink display compared to a back-lit device. I haven't seen the Ipad first hand but I like the size and weight of current ereaders. I can read it with one hand like holding a book.

I would considered getting the Ipad as a tablet device but I'm not sure how well it functions in that regards. I believe the cheapest model is $499, so I would have to think about netbooks that are sold at that price. Would I get more bang for the buck with a netbook or this Ipad. I also see the Ipad coming out with a lot of accessories and docks and I think the final cost of the unit might be hefty.

I doubt I'll be getting one after the "new toy" feeling subsides.

01-27-2010, 04:02 PM	#2
MerLock Evangelist Posts: 411 Karma: 1034889 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	As an ereader, I don't see myself getting an Ipad at this point because I enjoy reading off an e-ink display compared to a back-lit device. I haven't seen the Ipad first hand but I like the size and weight of current ereaders. I can read it with one hand like holding a book. I would considered getting the Ipad as a tablet device but I'm not sure how well it functions in that regards. I believe the cheapest model is $499, so I would have to think about netbooks that are sold at that price. Would I get more bang for the buck with a netbook or this Ipad. I also see the Ipad coming out with a lot of accessories and docks and I think the final cost of the unit might be hefty. I doubt I'll be getting one after the "new toy" feeling subsides. Last edited by MerLock; 01-27-2010 at 04:05 PM.