Apple iPad

zetareticuli · 03-16-2010, 08:42 PM

Is anyone here interested in the iPad as an ebook reader? The price of the entry-level model is $500. This price is less than the price of the Que Logic and probably lower than the price of the Skiff Reader. The iPad is a much more capable device than these two products. If you have a requirement for an eInk display (easier on the eyes, better battery time, etc), then it makes sense to purchase an e-reader based on an eInk display or equivalent technology. However, for occasional reader or even for readers who don't mind the LCD, the iPad seems to be a significantly better purchase. What do you guys think? Does it make sense to purchase the Skiff or the Que? Could these companies reduce the respective prices to compete with the iPad? In my opinion, as much as I like eInk, I can't justify it to myself to pay significantly more money for something like the Que when I can get an iPad for much less and get more features out of it.

ChrisC333 · 03-16-2010, 09:19 PM

It's hard to add anything more to the torrent of words that have already been written about the iPad without actually being able to use one.

They look like a reasonable device to me, but until they're released and we all get the chance to see for ourselves just how well both the hardware itself and the various software options work then there's probably not much more to add. I'll certainly check them out when they do come out though.

pilotbob · 03-16-2010, 10:22 PM

Yes... there are several people that have stated the have pre-ordered them to use as readers in addition to other things. We have a whole forum area for the iPad and other apple devices you might want to check the threads there.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=170

BOb

carlobee · 03-16-2010, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisC333

It's hard to add anything more to the torrent of words that have already been written about the iPad without actually being able to use one.

They look like a reasonable device to me, but until they're released and we all get the chance to see for ourselves just how well both the hardware itself and the various software options work then there's probably not much more to add. I'll certainly check them out when they do come out though.

well said. these are pretty much my thoughts too.

zetareticuli · 03-17-2010, 10:18 AM

Both the iPod and the iPhone have been a success. If they built on the this technology, the iPad should be just as good or better.

03-16-2010, 08:42 PM	#1
zetareticuli Addict Posts: 367 Karma: 228 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Aztak Mentor	Apple iPad Is anyone here interested in the iPad as an ebook reader? The price of the entry-level model is $500. This price is less than the price of the Que Logic and probably lower than the price of the Skiff Reader. The iPad is a much more capable device than these two products. If you have a requirement for an eInk display (easier on the eyes, better battery time, etc), then it makes sense to purchase an e-reader based on an eInk display or equivalent technology. However, for occasional reader or even for readers who don't mind the LCD, the iPad seems to be a significantly better purchase. What do you guys think? Does it make sense to purchase the Skiff or the Que? Could these companies reduce the respective prices to compete with the iPad? In my opinion, as much as I like eInk, I can't justify it to myself to pay significantly more money for something like the Que when I can get an iPad for much less and get more features out of it.

03-16-2010, 09:19 PM	#2
ChrisC333 Groupie Posts: 194 Karma: 2031 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West Australia Device: Acer eM250 Netbook, iTouch, iRiver Story, HP TM2 Tablet	It's hard to add anything more to the torrent of words that have already been written about the iPad without actually being able to use one. They look like a reasonable device to me, but until they're released and we all get the chance to see for ourselves just how well both the hardware itself and the various software options work then there's probably not much more to add. I'll certainly check them out when they do come out though.

03-16-2010, 10:22 PM	#3
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	Yes... there are several people that have stated the have pre-ordered them to use as readers in addition to other things. We have a whole forum area for the iPad and other apple devices you might want to check the threads there. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=170 BOb

03-17-2010, 10:18 AM	#5
zetareticuli Addict Posts: 367 Karma: 228 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Aztak Mentor	Both the iPod and the iPhone have been a success. If they built on the this technology, the iPad should be just as good or better.

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