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pbennett · 04-06-2010, 10:56 AM

Here's one users first impressions (who also has a Kindle):
http://www.pvponline.com/2010/04/05/...ons/#more-5518

So.... cool device. Kindle replacement? No way. Supplement? Sure.

Another thing to keep in mind - the IPad has a glossy screen (so you'll be looking at your face and whatever else is behind you while you read) and will be pretty much *completely* unreadable in bright sunlight. The iPad also looks to be *very* fragile:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/19338...ess_tests.html
PC World found that the screen was permanently damaged with just 3 drops on carpet!

04-06-2010, 10:56 AM	#10
pbennett Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony 500, Amazon Kindle	Here's one users first impressions (who also has a Kindle): http://www.pvponline.com/2010/04/05/...ons/#more-5518 So.... cool device. Kindle replacement? No way. Supplement? Sure. Another thing to keep in mind - the IPad has a glossy screen (so you'll be looking at your face and whatever else is behind you while you read) and will be pretty much completely unreadable in bright sunlight. The iPad also looks to be very fragile: http://www.pcworld.com/article/19338...ess_tests.html PC World found that the screen was permanently damaged with just 3 drops on carpet!