Thread: iPad Can the iPad replace ebook readers?
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Old 04-06-2010, 01:45 PM   #57
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Originally Posted by Graham View Post
I'm sorry this simply isn't true. Leave aside sources of DRM-free books as these are the same for all devices. Now look at DRM.

The iPad currently has two sources: iBooks and Amazon.
Yes, but outside of PCs/laptops and full os tablet PCs, what can access more than one DRM format?

Most devices we discuss are dedicated readers, and most only support one DRM format--especially the main selling ones like Sony and Kindle.

At least the iPad currently has two DRM formats, will likely get the B&N reader app soon to add a 3rd etc. So it has more flexibility than other reader devices.

No more (and probably less) than a tablet PC, but I doubt we'll see full OS tablet PCs matching the form factor, screen quality, battery life, the smoothness/slickness of opening apps,scrolling etc. any time soon.

Android tablets will have the best chance at being better IMO. Those will likely be more open and flexible, and may have just as many reading apps (iBooks aside of course).
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