iPad iPad 2's WEAKEST LINK

Graham Coulson · 09-28-2011, 04:41 AM

The vast majority of iPad users claim that the iPad is THE best ereader, if only because you can use it to read at night (bedtime = ideal reading time!)

What, in your experience, is the iPad 2's biggest drawback, its weakest link?

sabredog · 09-28-2011, 09:08 AM

Tablets are invariably heavy. I could not use mine as long (not including the backlit LCD either) as my Sony PRS-650 ereader.

ilovejedd · 09-28-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Graham Coulson

What, in your experience, is the iPad 2's biggest drawback, its weakest link?

It's darned heavy and the fonts are noticeably pixelated. Personally prefer the iPhone/iPod Touch with retina display for nighttime reading. The latter two are also much easier to hold if you're in the habit of reading/sleeping on your side.

Nexutix · 09-28-2011, 10:41 AM

When retina display comes to iPad, it will be very suitable for reading. So screen resolution ranks second in drawbacks. The biggest drawback is delicate and brittle structure. Drop a book and pick it up. Drop iPad and never pick it up again.

user_none · 09-28-2011, 12:02 PM

Eye strain. After half an hour using my iPad my eyes feel like they're bleeding.

kjk · 09-28-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Graham Coulson

The vast majority of iPad users claim that the iPad is THE best ereader, if only because you can use it to read at night (bedtime = ideal reading time!)

I have seen very few iPad users who make that claim, at least here.
I know many iPad users enjoy using their iPads for reading as part of the other features it provides, but I don't see them loudly proclaiming its THE best for that function.

In fact, a lot of iPad owners seem to also own dedicated eReaders.
The new low priced Kindles will probably just continue that trend.

Cpl Punishment · 09-28-2011, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kjk

I have seen very few iPad users who make that claim, at least here.
I know many iPad users enjoy using their iPads for reading as part of the other features it provides, but I don't see them loudly proclaiming its THE best for that function.

In fact, a lot of iPad owners seem to also own dedicated eReaders.
The new low priced Kindles will probably just continue that trend.

I use my IPad exclusively for reading...even at the beach...Under an umbrella in the shade that is...That is its weakest link...(to me)

HarryT · 09-28-2011, 02:00 PM

If you use it as a tray, it can be slippery, and things can slide off it. That can be a problem!

Dylrob · 09-28-2011, 07:48 PM

This may sound silly, but to me the weakest link is the placement of the dock connector. It renders the standard dock useless for watching videos. And killed much of the appeal for the old keyboard dock.

DixieGal · 09-28-2011, 08:31 PM

It is hard to degrease the touch screen when the Brazilean cleaning ladies use lemon pledge on it.

David Munch · 09-29-2011, 03:46 PM

I would have to go with weight.

Love my iPad 1 though, even though it certainly could use more RAM.

stonetools · 09-29-2011, 07:06 PM

Display. I think Apple is going to address this with ipad 3. It may not be the complete Retina display, but it will probably be much sharper. That will mean a big bump in ram, which will help in other ways.

Dylrob · 09-29-2011, 07:32 PM

If and when the iPad does receive a boost in resolution, it will most likely be 2048x1536. Since this allows for easy upscaling.

ilovejedd · 09-29-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylrob

If and when the iPad does receive a boost in resolution, it will most likely be 2048x1536. Since this allows for easy upscaling.

That's not bad at all. Already, it's better than the 1080p resolution most new monitors ship with.

DaleDe · 09-29-2011, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ilovejedd

That's not bad at all. Already, it's better than the 1080p resolution most new monitors ship with.

Yes, but the 1080p is for a 16 x 9 display. 4 x 3 display would have a taller display for the width and require more pixels. Those same monitors have 1920 horizontal resolution, closer to the 2048.

Dale

09-28-2011, 04:41 AM	#1
Graham Coulson Magic mushroom tester Posts: 91 Karma: 1794762 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Burgundy, France Device: iPad 2	iPad 2's WEAKEST LINK The vast majority of iPad users claim that the iPad is THE best ereader, if only because you can use it to read at night (bedtime = ideal reading time!) What, in your experience, is the iPad 2's biggest drawback, its weakest link?

09-28-2011, 07:48 PM	#9
Dylrob Murderous Mustela Posts: 10,141 Karma: 47366760 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The other land of schnitzel and beer Device: iPad M1 Pro, Kindle Paperwhite	This may sound silly, but to me the weakest link is the placement of the dock connector. It renders the standard dock useless for watching videos. And killed much of the appeal for the old keyboard dock. Last edited by Dylrob; 09-28-2011 at 08:46 PM.

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09-28-2011, 09:08 AM	#2
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	Tablets are invariably heavy. I could not use mine as long (not including the backlit LCD either) as my Sony PRS-650 ereader.

09-28-2011, 10:41 AM	#4
Nexutix Reading and reading Posts: 582 Karma: 8250144 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Infibeam Pi, iPod Touch 4G, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 2, Oneplus One	When retina display comes to iPad, it will be very suitable for reading. So screen resolution ranks second in drawbacks. The biggest drawback is delicate and brittle structure. Drop a book and pick it up. Drop iPad and never pick it up again.

09-28-2011, 12:02 PM	#5
user_none Sigil & calibre developer Posts: 2,488 Karma: 1063785 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida, USA Device: Nook STR	Eye strain. After half an hour using my iPad my eyes feel like they're bleeding.

09-28-2011, 02:00 PM	#8
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	If you use it as a tray, it can be slippery, and things can slide off it. That can be a problem!

09-28-2011, 08:31 PM	#10
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	It is hard to degrease the touch screen when the Brazilean cleaning ladies use lemon pledge on it.

09-29-2011, 03:46 PM	#11
David Munch Scholar Posts: 1,008 Karma: 3999312 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kobo Libra H2O + iPad Air 4	I would have to go with weight. Love my iPad 1 though, even though it certainly could use more RAM.

09-29-2011, 07:06 PM	#12
stonetools Wizard Posts: 2,016 Karma: 2838487 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington, DC Device: Ipad, IPhone	Display. I think Apple is going to address this with ipad 3. It may not be the complete Retina display, but it will probably be much sharper. That will mean a big bump in ram, which will help in other ways.

09-29-2011, 07:32 PM	#13
Dylrob Murderous Mustela Posts: 10,141 Karma: 47366760 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The other land of schnitzel and beer Device: iPad M1 Pro, Kindle Paperwhite	If and when the iPad does receive a boost in resolution, it will most likely be 2048x1536. Since this allows for easy upscaling.

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