iPad iPad 2's WEAKEST LINK

[slayda]

It is too heavy. It does cause me eye strain (but I get eye strain even reading on paper). The display is too dim in bright light. I do love my iPad 2. The battery doesn't last long enough.

But the biggest weakness is the crazy way Apple links files to apps, doesn't allow a file manager so you can find a file and use it with other apps, & in general restricts the users use of the device not allowing general open use of the outstanding hardware. Just my opinion.

BTW I usually read on my iPad 2 all day, or at least until it tells me the battery is low. The I switch to my NookColor.

[Johannes]

After almost two years, I still enjoy my iPad1 thoroughly. It would be great, however, if its weight can be halved (or more). I also would like to be able to dim the backlight even more for nighttime use. And I would not say 'no' to a retina display...

[jocampo]

Originally Posted by Graham Coulson

The vast majority of iPad users claim that the iPad is THE best ereader, if only because you can use it to read at night (bedtime = ideal reading time!)

What, in your experience, is the iPad 2's biggest drawback, its weakest link?

File manager: none!

However, iPad is a tablet not a dedicated ereader. At least, that's how I consider it myself. If you keep your expectations clear on that, you will be happy, because is a great tablet.

I browser Internet, read full color Magazines and some PDFs or Kindle books, but not for long period of time. When traveling or coffee shops, even at B&N, I use my Kindle 3G instead.

I think there is nothing better to read books that an eink display/device. It is better for your eyes.