iPad "iBooks is worth the price alone for iPad as ebook reader" Sun-Times - Page 2

drofgnal · 06-23-2010, 10:31 AM

I think my lowley 16 GB wi-fi ipad is a great ereader. I bought it specifically for that. I don't put music on it. I have a handful of other apps I use, but not much. A bargain for 499.

scottjl · 06-23-2010, 02:03 PM

yeah. but if you're just reading text books.. $189 for a basic kindle. $310 in your pocket. that can buy you a lot of books. i didn't bother to read the sun-times' article, but on that headline alone i would think he's just looking to read text.

Lindajp · 09-13-2011, 11:30 PM

I have the IPAD2.... love love love it. I purchased it for ereader and primarily use it for that, but I have grandchildren and on the go can always put on a movie to keep the noise level down at a restaurant or in the car

tubemonkey · 09-14-2011, 01:50 AM

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From one perspective, it’s hands-down the best book reader you can buy.

I don't think so. You can get four Kindles for the price of one iPad.

ilovejedd · 09-14-2011, 02:21 AM

Holy thread revival Batman!

As someone who has an iPad, it's okay for reading magazines, graphic novels, reference material/manuals and other such content that don't reflow well (albeit, I would appreciate something more lightweight). For reading novels, though, I really dislike the iPad. The text just isn't as sharp and smooth as on the iPhone 4/iTouch 4G or PRS-350. Another thing, while I find the iPad's weight tolerable when reading graphic novels, it's not really something I'm willing to put up with for text-only fiction which can easily be reflowed, particularly when the text on smaller devices is much clearer.

tubemonkey · 09-14-2011, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ilovejedd

Holy thread revival Batman!

"Yes, Robin. Thread revival is necessary in order to keep the citizens well informed about the issues."

"Right again, Batman."

Spoiler:

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06-23-2010, 10:31 AM	#16
drofgnal Wizard Posts: 1,397 Karma: 10519918 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Ipad Pro/Kindle Oasis 3/iPhone 13 Pro Max	I think my lowley 16 GB wi-fi ipad is a great ereader. I bought it specifically for that. I don't put music on it. I have a handful of other apps I use, but not much. A bargain for 499.

06-23-2010, 02:03 PM	#17
scottjl Reader of Books Posts: 1,632 Karma: 2697 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: none	yeah. but if you're just reading text books.. $189 for a basic kindle. $310 in your pocket. that can buy you a lot of books. i didn't bother to read the sun-times' article, but on that headline alone i would think he's just looking to read text.

09-13-2011, 11:30 PM	#18
Lindajp Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: IPAD	I have the IPAD2.... love love love it. I purchased it for ereader and primarily use it for that, but I have grandchildren and on the go can always put on a movie to keep the noise level down at a restaurant or in the car

09-14-2011, 02:21 AM	#20
ilovejedd hopeless n00b Posts: 5,110 Karma: 19597086 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: in the middle of nowhere Device: PW4, PW3, Libra H2O, iPad 10.5, iPad 11, iPad 12.9	Holy thread revival Batman! As someone who has an iPad, it's okay for reading magazines, graphic novels, reference material/manuals and other such content that don't reflow well (albeit, I would appreciate something more lightweight). For reading novels, though, I really dislike the iPad. The text just isn't as sharp and smooth as on the iPhone 4/iTouch 4G or PRS-350. Another thing, while I find the iPad's weight tolerable when reading graphic novels, it's not really something I'm willing to put up with for text-only fiction which can easily be reflowed, particularly when the text on smaller devices is much clearer.

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