Thread: When will eBooks take over from print?
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Old 09-06-2010, 10:46 AM   #54
WT Sharpe
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Originally Posted by JimKal View Post
WT, I do like the low weight of the Kindle as well but the iPad isn't exactly heavy as it is about the same weight as a hardback book. When I read I tend to sit in a comfortable position so weight is not much of a factor. I do see a lot of Kindle users, my brother included, that comment that eInk is easier on the eyes but if you follow the Apple section of the forum, you will see that many iPad owners don't see this as an issue. Again, I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to read on it.

The iPad downsides are glare for outdoor use but I have used it will on long car trips (my wife was driving!) and the distraction factor - there are so many tempting features that can distract you from that book.

But it sounds like you belong to the same club as me - we want both devices!
Very much so. My new K3 is due to arrive tomorrow, and I hope I can squeeze enough money out of the family budget to get one of the current generation iPads soon -- before they decide to add a camera. (A camera would make it illegal to carry to my government job.)
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