My Answer to this Forum's Title: iPad

Tony Szmuk · 06-02-2010, 12:51 AM

I've bought an iPad today. 16 GB, WiFi. I went for the cheapest model because I already have an iPhone 3G plan and that's enough for me. I'm very happy with the iBooks app, although there's no content available for Canadians in the iBooks store yet

On the other hand, you can easily load DRM-free EPUBs in the iBooks library using iTunes and the books look really nice. Even the Smashwords files look decent in that app.

It's to early for me to say that I'm satisfied with the device itself (I only used it for few hours), I know all its downsides and I'm absolutely NOT an Apple fan, but the iBooks app is in my opinion quite impressive.

PhishStyx · 06-02-2010, 03:03 AM

I'm confused. You want "your books, your way" but you're willing to let Apple control how you access not just your books, but all your videos and music, too?

David Munch · 06-02-2010, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by PhishStyx

I'm confused. You want "your books, your way" but you're willing to let Apple control how you access not just your books, but all your videos and music, too?

The only thing they control is how you get the music *on* the iPad - Not *what* content, and from *where*.

neilmarr · 06-02-2010, 05:02 AM

Glad to hear you're happy with the iPad so far, Tony. By the way, Phishstyx, Apple can't dictate content. The first thing Tony did with his iPad for instance was to load 100+ DRM-free BeWrite Books titles in various formats to check them out. Cheers. Neil

Tony Szmuk · 06-02-2010, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PhishStyx

I'm confused. You want "your books, your way" but you're willing to let Apple control how you access not just your books, but all your videos and music, too?

Apple's control on how I access content is quite limited, PhishStyx. Actually, I found that importing DRM-free book into iBooks is easier than I thought. With music, I never had a problem using my iPhone and listening whatever I want. Haven't tried to load music yet on ipad, but I don't think there's any problem with that.

I understand your feelings against Apple's proprietary policy, I don't like it more than you do, but the iPad is a success in many ways. And although I'm not an Apple fan, not even a sympathizer, kudos to them for pushing this mobile computing concept that has been tried before (by them and Microsoft and others) and failed. This time they got it right. And all the other manufacturers are trying now to catch up with them. That's good news for us, the consumers.

HarryT · 06-02-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Szmuk

I'm very happy with the iBooks app, although there's no content available for Canadians in the iBooks store yet

The Canadian iBookstore is completely empty? Or do you mean that (as in the UK) the selection is poor (and expensive)?

Tony Szmuk · 06-02-2010, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

The Canadian iBookstore is completely empty? Or do you mean that (as in the UK) the selection is poor (and expensive)?

It's not comletely empty, but almost. Just a few freebies. I guess they'll fix that soon.

HarryT · 06-03-2010, 11:22 AM

I share your like of the "iBooks" App, by the way. It's the nicest ePub reader I've so far used.

pboss · 06-03-2010, 01:22 PM

Yeah it's really slick and smooth but I got it to crash on me on my macbook.

Tony Szmuk · 06-03-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by pboss

Yeah it's really slick and smooth but I got it to crash on me on my macbook.

Yep, I got crashes too on the iPad and not only with the iBooks app. I went back to the store and they changed my unit. Now everything looks fine. It seems that the first unit I've got had a hardware problem, but maybe it's too soon to jump to conclusions.

toddos · 06-04-2010, 03:18 AM

Personally, I find the iPad's ppi a little too low for comfortable reading. I prefer my iPhone, even with its smaller screen (163ppi vs. 132ppi, for comparison a 6" eInk display is 167ppi).

Still, if you must use an iPad as an ereader, there are better options than iBooks. The iBooks reader is too busy, with the non-interactive page stacks on the side (seriously, why don't those show your progress through a book? It's a pretty trivial calculation, but as of right now that's just eye candy). Kindle on iPad is better in terms of presentation, getting all of the annoying stuff out of your way so you can just read. But the best is Stanza, which just released version 3.0 with full iPad support.

Tony Szmuk · 06-04-2010, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by toddos

Personally, I find the iPad's ppi a little too low for comfortable reading. I prefer my iPhone, even with its smaller screen (163ppi vs. 132ppi, for comparison a 6" eInk display is 167ppi).

Still, if you must use an iPad as an ereader, there are better options than iBooks. The iBooks reader is too busy, with the non-interactive page stacks on the side (seriously, why don't those show your progress through a book? It's a pretty trivial calculation, but as of right now that's just eye candy). Kindle on iPad is better in terms of presentation, getting all of the annoying stuff out of your way so you can just read. But the best is Stanza, which just released version 3.0 with full iPad support.

Kindle looks good, but i haven't got the chance to play enough with it because it kept crashing on me on the first unit I've got. I've got a new iPad now and Kindle seems to be stable now. I haven't tried Stanza yet, but I'll donload it ASAP.

HarryT · 06-04-2010, 04:53 AM

Definitely sounds as if you had a problem unit, Tony. Mine is absolutely rock solid.

06-02-2010, 12:51 AM	#1
Tony Szmuk Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 383712 Join Date: May 2010 Device: ,,,	My Answer to this Forum's Title: iPad I've bought an iPad today. 16 GB, WiFi. I went for the cheapest model because I already have an iPhone 3G plan and that's enough for me. I'm very happy with the iBooks app, although there's no content available for Canadians in the iBooks store yet On the other hand, you can easily load DRM-free EPUBs in the iBooks library using iTunes and the books look really nice. Even the Smashwords files look decent in that app. It's to early for me to say that I'm satisfied with the device itself (I only used it for few hours), I know all its downsides and I'm absolutely NOT an Apple fan, but the iBooks app is in my opinion quite impressive. Last edited by Tony Szmuk; 06-03-2010 at 04:45 PM.

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06-02-2010, 03:03 AM	#2
PhishStyx The me that I am Posts: 413 Karma: 1078 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: In my house! Duh! Device: Kindle 1 & DR 1000s	I'm confused. You want "your books, your way" but you're willing to let Apple control how you access not just your books, but all your videos and music, too?

06-02-2010, 05:02 AM	#4
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Glad to hear you're happy with the iPad so far, Tony. By the way, Phishstyx, Apple can't dictate content. The first thing Tony did with his iPad for instance was to load 100+ DRM-free BeWrite Books titles in various formats to check them out. Cheers. Neil

06-03-2010, 11:22 AM	#8
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I share your like of the "iBooks" App, by the way. It's the nicest ePub reader I've so far used.

06-03-2010, 01:22 PM	#9
pboss Evangelist Posts: 408 Karma: 646 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: none	Yeah it's really slick and smooth but I got it to crash on me on my macbook.

06-04-2010, 03:18 AM	#11
toddos Guru Posts: 695 Karma: 822675 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kobo Aura, Nokia Lumia 920 (Freda)	Personally, I find the iPad's ppi a little too low for comfortable reading. I prefer my iPhone, even with its smaller screen (163ppi vs. 132ppi, for comparison a 6" eInk display is 167ppi). Still, if you must use an iPad as an ereader, there are better options than iBooks. The iBooks reader is too busy, with the non-interactive page stacks on the side (seriously, why don't those show your progress through a book? It's a pretty trivial calculation, but as of right now that's just eye candy). Kindle on iPad is better in terms of presentation, getting all of the annoying stuff out of your way so you can just read. But the best is Stanza, which just released version 3.0 with full iPad support.

06-04-2010, 04:53 AM	#13
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Definitely sounds as if you had a problem unit, Tony. Mine is absolutely rock solid.

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