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JimKal · 08-23-2011, 08:41 AM

I do agree the question is a little premature as the iPad2 is a relatively new device. I didn't opt for it as the iPad1 still meets my needs and I don't have a burning desire to have the latest and greatest in my home and out of my wallet.

JSWolf makes a great point - get what works for you. I wanted an e-reader and when I wa shopping the iPad seemed like the best device for me. If I had waited for the Pearl screen and the price drop I might have opted for a Kindle. If I had waited longer, I might have opted for the Nook STR.

I have always loved books and thought an e-reader would be great for convenience, but was surprised to find out that I like it as much as, if not more than, a hardback and more than the standard paperback. When I finally got an iPhone4, I was surprised to find out how easy it was to read on it. I still prefer the iPad when at home but the always with me iPhone makes a great secondary reader for me. The retina screen is very sharp and , if offered on an iPad3, would tempt me to buy one.

I continue to find it fascinating that people who don't like Apple or the iPad show up on the Apple Forum to tell us why it is not a good device. Obviously, it works well for many of us. Perhaps they believe they are offering a public service in warning others of its deficiencies as a company or e-reader. I think most people who come to Mobileread would probably take a look at the device before buying to make sure it was a device that would work for them. But, at least, it makes for interesting discussion.

08-23-2011, 08:41 AM	#10
JimKal Zealot Posts: 122 Karma: 1000 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jamestown, NC Device: iPad, iMac,iPhone, Kindle Touch	I do agree the question is a little premature as the iPad2 is a relatively new device. I didn't opt for it as the iPad1 still meets my needs and I don't have a burning desire to have the latest and greatest in my home and out of my wallet. JSWolf makes a great point - get what works for you. I wanted an e-reader and when I wa shopping the iPad seemed like the best device for me. If I had waited for the Pearl screen and the price drop I might have opted for a Kindle. If I had waited longer, I might have opted for the Nook STR. I have always loved books and thought an e-reader would be great for convenience, but was surprised to find out that I like it as much as, if not more than, a hardback and more than the standard paperback. When I finally got an iPhone4, I was surprised to find out how easy it was to read on it. I still prefer the iPad when at home but the always with me iPhone makes a great secondary reader for me. The retina screen is very sharp and , if offered on an iPad3, would tempt me to buy one. I continue to find it fascinating that people who don't like Apple or the iPad show up on the Apple Forum to tell us why it is not a good device. Obviously, it works well for many of us. Perhaps they believe they are offering a public service in warning others of its deficiencies as a company or e-reader. I think most people who come to Mobileread would probably take a look at the device before buying to make sure it was a device that would work for them. But, at least, it makes for interesting discussion.