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They both have text-to-speech and audio app in the exact same format.
The reading apps have subtle differences. For example, the flowing-text-file (non-pdf) viewer on Touch HD is able to format HTML files better, such as display headings in bold as real headings. Inkpad 2 displays all text in HTML files the same, as if there were no HTML formatting. This only concerning HTML files. I have seen no differences in epub files.
Most crucially, Touch HD has a /system/reader/ folder with style files where you can configure the way flowing-text files display for you. This makes it as configurable as any reading app out there, so you in principle don't need to install an additional app.
In PDF viewer, Touch HD has a nifty nuance: When you set it to
- crop automatically
- then display fit-to-page
it displays the entire page with the white margins cropped. Inkpad 2 does not have the same effect with the same settings. You have to crop manually. However, the bigger size of Inkpad 2 covers this minor sin. Otherwise the pdf viewers and all other software are the same, multi-column viewing, reflow (often misbehaves) etc.
An important difference though: Inkpad has a separate Notes app. You can take notes (both typing and scribble) in Touch HD too, but the separate Notes app is the place where you see all the notes you have ever done in your entire onboard library. This is yet another awesome way to navigate your reading material. Touch HD does not have this. I very much wish it had, instead of the Klondike or Sudoku game for example.
I own both devices, so I have played around with them trying to install other apps. Koreader is harder to install on Touch HD, without any hassle on Inkpad 2. However, I got it to work well on both devices. Coolreader I got to work on Touch HD, but not on Inkpad 2.
Which one I would recommend? If you can't make up your mind, buy them both.
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