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Old 02-28-2010, 03:02 PM   #20
Johannes
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Originally Posted by dsvick View Post
All things considered the only advantages the iPad has over other readers, and not even all of them is a larger screen size and the color screen. I agree with the article, it is essentially a bit iPod touch and holds zero appeal to me as a reader.
Other readers? The iPad is not just a reader. It's a giant iPod Touch (with about an 8-fold increase in screen area -- yes, size matters!). Compared to dedicated readers, the screen not only offers size and colors but also a refresh rate that makes it an effective multi-media device.
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