Amazon Kindle DX vs Apple iPad?
So, I'm an English major in college and after complaining about the price of school books was told and investment in an eReader might be wise. since most books run about 9.99 it would save me a load in the long run. So I started looking and researching since there are so many different platforms of any technology out there now. and the 2 that have topped my list are the new kindle dx and the ipad. since they basically run the same price and ipad has an insane amount of features that the kindle lacks, it seems the obvious choice. But since i AM an english major i WILL be reading a LOT and the backlit issue on the ipad is a real concern for me. staring at a computer screen after too long will kill your eyes, in theory. Also the fact that simplicity is king sometimes and it may not be an advantage to have so many features at your disposal when you are just trying to read. Also the kindles battery life is 10x the ipad. But the ipad has obvious advantages that make you reconsider all these things. But then i start thinking, if im going to go for the ipad, why not just a laptop, and it really just starts to snowball….. I need help… and opinions other than the biased comments i have been reading on review sites, since Apple seems to be one of those companies that you either love, or hate. HELP!!
You know – I LOVE books! I am the ultimate book fan! there is nothing better than curling up with a good book infront of the fire on a cold winter's night (or any other time, for that matter).
Ive been planning to buy a Kindle for some time, as – like you – I also appreciate simplicity. I've known for a while that you can also read ebooks on an iPad, but that didnt really make much of a difference to me – I always thought that that iPad was gimmicky, and not meant for serious reading/readers – more for PC geeks with too much money to burn.
HOWEVER…. After reading several descriptions and critical analysis of both, I think I would now lean somewhat closer to buying an iPad, believe it or not! But still not for any other feature other than it's eBook capability – I'd still use my regular PC for everything else.
Why? because despite it's apparent long list of faults, the iPad has a reading screen 1.5 – 2 times the size of a Kindle. THIS – my dear Watson – makes ALL the difference! It is loads picture books far better than a Kindle.
I can't answer this question for you, but I might be able to add another thing to think about. If you get the iPad, you will have a lot of apps at your fingertips. While this sounds good, it may actually be counterproductive. If you would get easily distracted from your schoolwork, then go for the simpler Kindle instead.
For reading I would recommend you Kindle. You can buy Ipad as a entertainment package like for music, watching videos,games etc. Kindle also uses the E-INK screen technology so you dont harm your eyes, reading for hours. Kindle also has a free basic web browsing.The battery life is really good for kindle also you will find a wide range of books on kindle.
Some of the good features of Ipad are they support 16GB of memory also supports Wi-Fi + 3G
whereas Kindle jst supports 3G.
So in my option if you want a device for reading than go for Kindle
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Great question. a couple of years ago I was a rather poor college student, and had trouble buying all my books. they certainly try to make sure they get all they can from you.
As a former english major myself I feel your plight. the amount of books you'll not only have to buy, but read is insane. and the cost will add up, and I agree if you have the means to invest in an e-reader, it will pay for itself over the long haul in terms of costs for books, and back pain from caring all your books!
I've read a lot myself, and to be honest I love the look of the IPAD, I love its flash, the gadgets on it, the games you can play and everything.
BUt in this instance I would recommend to you the Kindle DX. It offers a larger screen, comparable to the IPAD, but it also offers the book lighting that will be lighter on your eyes. to me this is the biggest issue with the IPAD as an e-reader…its computer-like screen will be difficult to look at for long periods of time, and lets be honest your going to be crammed in a book for quiet a bit.
Also one other benefit, as an English major your going to be reading a lot of classics (I know I did). Well with the Kindle DX on AMazon you can get many of these books absolutely FREE. Another cost savings for you.
Also with the IPAD there is too much temptation, too many apps, and games you can down load. I don;t know about you, but for me that would be distracting. I think as an English student the Kindle DX is the way to go.
Hope this helps
Brandon
13 Reasons Why Kindle better Than iPad
1. Reading in the sun. most active readers enjoy reading in bright light or even direct sunlight. The iPad is unreadable in direct sunlight, but the Kindle works best in the sun.
2. Overheating. For a tablet computer, one of the iPad's many charms is that it's totally silent. It has no fan. However, in direct sunlight, in a hot car or in hot weather, an iPad can overheat and shut down. The Kindle is more heat-friendly.
3. Security. The iPad is a tempting target for thieves. If you're going to do some reading at, say, the beach, the Kindle is vastly superior, not only because of the way it performs in sunlight and heat, but also because it's less likely to be stolen. If you intend to tuck your reading device under a towel and take a dip in the water, well, you're just not going to do that with your shiny new iPad, are you?
4. Reading before sleep. It turns out that reading on or using any device with a back-lit screen can interfere with the quality of your sleep. The iPad has a very bright screen (Apple wisely built a screen dimmer slider bar right into the iBook interface). But the Kindle screen is passive, meaning that it merely reflects light. So if you're like a lot of people who read in bed before sleep, reading on a Kindle will probably help you sleep better.
5. Battery life. The iPad is famous for long battery life. I personally get about 12 hours of active use. But the Kindle battery lasts two weeks! If you're traveling, camping or flying from Idaho to India, or if you find yourself in any situation where you're going to be away from an electrical outlet for more than 12 hours, you can do your reading on a Kindle and save your iPad's battery for other things.
6. Book availability. If you're a serious reader, you're going to need an Amazon Kindle account anyway. this isn't a strong argument in favor of owning Kindle hardware, since you can read Kindle books on the iPad app. But you can't get by with the iBooks store alone. since I bought my iPad, none of the non-classic books I've tried to purchase have been available on iBooks — but they have been available on Amazon.
7. Magazine availability. The iPad is a uniquely compelling platform for magazines. But for now, the Kindle platform has a far better selection. Kindle offers what I think are the three best magazines: The New Yorker, The Atlantic and The Economist. It also offers U.S. News & World Report, Foreign Affairs, The Nation, MIT's Technology Review, BusinessWeek, Forbes, The New England Journal of Medicine, Reason, The New Republic and a bunch more. Note that you can't get Kindle magazines in your Kindle iPad app. You must use a Kindle.
8. Weight. The iPad weighs about a pound and a half. That's a little on the heavy side for long reading sessions where you're holding up the device. The Kindle, on the other hand, weighs only 10.2 ounces.
9. Multiple users. I'll tell you what every iPad owner already knows: everyone wants to "borrow" your iPad (especially kids). So forget about using it to do some reading when you have family or friends around. nobody will leave you alone. If you have both devices, you can hand over your iPad and read on your Kindle.
10. Peace. The iPad is still a huge novelty. when I'm using it at Starbucks or some other public place, I'm constantly interrupted by people who want to check it out and hear what I think about it (I've calculated the average to be one interruption every 15 minutes). If you're just there to read, nobody will interrupt you if you're using a Kindle.
11. Multitasking. there are a surprising number of situations where two devices are better than one. If you're a writer of any kind, it's nice to have source material on the Kindle as you write on the iPad. If you're watching TV on the iPad, you can also skim a newspaper on the Kindle. If you're a fan (sports, movies — whatever), it's great to watch something on TV (World Series, Oscars, etc.) and look up trivia and facts on Wikipedia or the Internet in general or in your own book collection with the Kindle — without interrupting the show.
12. Auto-reader. The Kindle has a computer voice that reads books, magazines and newspapers to you. Some people find it annoying. But some of us find it quite usable. If I'm in the middle of a great book and have to do something around the house, I'll just plug my Kindle into the speaker system and let the computer voice read to me.
13. Free mobile broadband. If the only reason you want mobile broadband for your iPad is to buy and download books, magazines and newspapers, then you'll save a bundle by buying a Kindle. (Traveling executives, for example, don't need to download TV shows while on business trips, but they do need to grab reading material in the taxi on the way to the airport.) The mobile broadband version of the iPad, the iPad Wi-Fi + 3G, costs an extra $130, plus at least $15 per month for the connectivity. The Kind
I would recommend you buying Amazon Kindle DX. Kindle has it’s E-INK screen technology that don’t glare in any light so no strain to eyes and you can read for hours.
Also you save a lot in compare to the actual books, the books on kindle are really cheaper so I have saved a lot till now. Also there are plenty of books on kindle to choose. Also it has so good features such as Text-To-Speech which is really useful when you get bored or doing some other activity.
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For reading use, I think you should definitely go for the Kindle instead of iPad. The iBookStore of iPad is too unmature at this moment. and there has been many users complaining that if you look into the screen of iPad for reading over an hour, your eyes will get very tired because of the backlight. see an article about this here:
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And here are some good comparisons between the Kindle 2 and Kindle DX. Guess they will help you decide which is more suitable to you:
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Hope this helps your decision.
There is some issue for screen of iPad when you use it for reading. see here and you'll know:
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And it is always the best to read some actual user opinions. Here are some very good user opinions about the iPad compared to the Kindle:
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I'll say the Kindle.
I love my Kindle very much. If you're thinking about getting the Kindle, I'll say get it and you won't regret. Right now I've read over 10 books with the Kindle, and I really like the idea that I can bring and store all the books with the handy device. besides, it uses the e-ink technology, it is really clear like reading books; and even I read with the device for long hours, I don't feel tired. The internet browsing comes handy as well when I want to look for information on some specific area. my only complaint is the white case, right now all the Kindles are in white color… I think it will be cool if I can have a black or deep blue color Kindle 
Yes, Kindle books are cheaper than hard copies. I suggest you to read this review from a top reviewer who is also a book lover, it outlines quite a lot of benefits of the Kindle and also why it is worth especially at the end of the review:
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And there are some websites like these two, where you can find more than ten thousand free books for the Kindle:
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Hope this helps.
For reading purpose, the ebook readers are indeed better than multi-purpose device like iPad. It is more easy to our eyes with its e-ink screen, and it is specially designed for reading so it can give us a better touch and feel for reading.
And I must say I love my Kindle reader very much. I remember I read these reviews about the benefits of the Kindle when I decided to buy it:
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Finally, there may be good offers for the ebook readers from Amazon's site. I put the links below for you to check from time to time.
Hope it helps 
Amazon Kindle DX vs Apple iPad?
