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Old 01-28-2010, 06:30 PM   #42
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Originally Posted by netseeker View Post
Since the release of the iPhone and iPod touch it was always Apple's policy to ban software that duplicates the functionality of out-of-the-box functionalities of the device's system/software. Now Apple has iBook which would compete with Stanza and txtr. We will see whether Stanza and txtr will be available for the iPad in the AppStore in future. I hope so, but i'm afraid that Apple will block competing native reading software on the iPad.
That's a very good point. Steve Jobs did say 'every' app would be available on the tablet but we shouldn't be suprised if there is an asterisk attached about duplicate functionality.

As for it not making a call, don't be suprised to see Google talk and skype working on it. The lack of camera is a bit annoying, I wonder how long till we have video chat.

But overall this thing blows my Kindle DX out of the water. The battery life sucks, but with my usage pattern (use it on the way to work and use read maybe 2 hrs a day), it's enough. On a trip you would just take adapters.
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