Comments on: The iPad Will Never Kill the Kindle

By: Gloria

Gloria — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:19:28 +0000

I brought the Kindle 2 during the spring of o9′, but when my husband brought me an ipad this past July I decided to give the Kindle to my mom, since I find reading on my ipad a much enjoyable experience. I’m an indoor reader and the Kindle would strain my eyes, even though I have 20/20 vision. I also find that the ipad opens up various book apps faster than it would take to power on the Kindle. Not to mention there are many more ebook book and custom reading options available on the ipad. However, I still think that at $139 the Kindle is a fine device; it’s really more up to individual preference. Both have their advantages and disadvantages.

By: Chellzii

Chellzii — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:54:34 +0000

I brought iPad specifically to read, with advantage of browsing web if mood takes me. Definitely prefer one device to two, and have kindle app loaded for access thru amazon..

By: Yoshiyahu

Yoshiyahu — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:28:35 +0000

The Kindle ad showing the woman reading her Kindle poolside, with the iPad guy struggling with glare, is very effective. They play into the other ads for the Kindle showing people reading at the beach. If you are the kind of person who does a lot of reading outside, then hey, the Kindle’s electronic ink is going to work much better for you.

However, it’s Fall, and these ads are kind of late… people aren’t going to be doing much book reading at the beach for a while. I live in Southern California, and even here, the beaches have already emptied out. People who say the Kindle is better for reading outdoors than the iPad may be correct, but that is less relevant now we are entering Fall and Winter…

By: kmac

kmac — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:29:11 +0000

I say they are both far inferior to B&N’s Nook.
Sure the kindle is clearly superior to the ipad in terms of ebook reading, but when compared to the nook, the kindle falls short.
I mean, what’s the point of a physical keyboard on a e-reader? That unnecessary hardware just annoys me.

By: Darkbob

Darkbob — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:21:19 +0000

Why do I have to use an iPad OR a Kindle? I’ve got both. I take my Kindle when I want to read a book around the pool and I use my iPad when I want to read a magazine or news paper at the kitchen table.

The Kindle is a superior ebook reader, the iPad is a superior web browser/email client/game device.

By: Todd MIchaud

Todd MIchaud — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 21:15:26 +0000

I think that the biggest difference between the two is that the Kindle offers free cellular connectivity. I currently have a Kindle 2, and I would love an iPad, but refuse to pay the outrageous prices for cellular connectivity. As long as Amazon keeps up with this approach, they have nothing to worry about with Apple.

By: GigiLovesKindle

GigiLovesKindle — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:31:52 +0000

I have had a 2nd generation Kindle for over a year and I absolutely love it. Wouldn’t trade it for Nook, Ipad or Sony. For a diehard book worm like me, the Kindle is perfect. Currently, Amazon has over 675,000 titles to choose from – there are many free books (especially classics). There are many books where you can load a free sample (usually the first chapter or so) if you’re trying to decide whether or not you want to buy the book. It’s the perfect tool for travelling because I never run out of books to read and don’t even to move anywhere to get my next book – it’s just a click away! Usually have a dozen books on standby! It is so simple – just like reading a book should be.

By: Ben Stammen

Ben Stammen — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 14:39:54 +0000

Another point over the iPad is that the Kindle uses electronic ink, which will allow you to read a lot more without your eyes being strained, bloodshot, etc.

The iPad, for obvious reasons, will never have an e-ink screen. Kindle’s not going anywhere.

By: Vicki Derks

Vicki Derks — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:46:22 +0000

I will allow your argument that the Kindle is a better book than the iPad. I think you are missing the mark however because in the case of the iPad, second best is pretty darn good and it can do SO MUCH more! I’ve only had my iPad two weeks and knowing I would like it, I’m amazed by how much I LOVE it. This little thing has changed the way I live and work. Call me smitten.

By: Ronbo

Ronbo — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 10:06:57 +0000

Neither. The iPad screen isn’t as sharp, isn’t good in sunlight, and costs far too much. The Kindle – I don’t think I’m going to enjoy the latest issue of Automobile without color photos, and I can’t pass along or resell titles as I can do with physical books. And with physical books, if I’m reading two or three books at a time, I can leave on at home, one in the car, not having to remember to drag something with me to make sure I have something to read. What has to change is the ridiculous $20 (or more!) for a hardcover – price every title under ten bucks, and people will be more willing to take a chance on an author they haven’t read before.

By: Donald

Donald — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 07:48:59 +0000

I have a Kindle and an iPhone [now 4] and I end up reading most of my Kindle-edition books on my phone via the Kindle for the iPhone free app. I always have my phone with me, not always the Kindle. I also use the Kindle for the PC free app to read a bit when sitting at the computer. The “magic” though, of having all three locations know where I am in the book at all times is dependent on the actual Kindle, so it is important to have even if I don’t use the device that much. It is incredible for reading on the treadmill, though, since I can boost the font size to a very large size that’s comfy for reading from a distance while bouncing a bit. No dummies Amazon!

By: Skiking226

Skiking226 — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:44:24 +0000

I have 4 iPads, I would never buy a kindle, I like Color!

By: Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:39:01 +0000

The Kindle is smaller and lighter than an iPad, it costs a lot less, and the battery life is far superior. The “Swiss army knife” analogy is right on target. My Swiss army knife has a corkscrew, but that’s not my first choice when I want to open a bottle of wine.