The ipad 2 is only 21.3 oz, for much more screen area, and it appears to have a better design for reading now--flat, with a smoother edge. Of course, it all comes down to what you want in a tablet/ereader, balancing size, weight, price, and app features, and how much you'll actually read on a device. Then there is buyer's remorse over constant upgrades--many are already saying to wait for the ipad 3, which is supposed to have a sharper screen, and there will no doubt be a Kindle 4 and Nook Color 2 to drool over. So many toys and choices, it's almost enough to drive me back to reading real books and doing computer things on a computer and using a phone to make phone calls.
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