When word about the iPad first began circulating, before the product was even released, Kindle started shaking in its sleek casing. Kindle vs iPad. Amazon vs Apple. Jeff Bezos vs Steve Jobs. No one would have put these pairings in a boxing ring a while ago but the iPad changed everything. Considering neither is cheap, if you're thinking about buying either you need to know which one is the best for you.
The iPad is like a big ol' iPhone and mini library in one lovely design. It's basically a computer with less storage room. Kindle cannot browse the web as extensively, check e-mail or watch videos. iPad can. Because why would Mr. Jobs settle for anything less.
There are three reasons not to buy the iPad-price, size and battery life. But if it was a good week at the office, you're a true "bigger is better" American and see outlets everywhere then there's no reason to get anything but the iPad. However, the group of people who can relate to the previous statement are few. The rest of us probably need to settle for a Kindle. While it's not like settling for a book hand-written by monks, you will look at iPad owners with envy.
However, the iPad owner may envy you because you have free 3G, no glare on your screen and an extra 240 bucks in your pocket. Oh, but look at the iPad's touch screen. It's color too! There's just no winning. We can't say get X because X is just absolutely superior to Y and you're an idiot to even consider buying Y. It comes down to personal priorities.
If you want to spend as little as possible and really just want to be able to have thousands of books at your fingertips anytime, anywhere then go Kindle.
If you have the money to spare (including the monthly Internet fee), it's probably worth getting the iPad over Kindle and all other e-readers. And for right now it's definitely worth buying the iPad over any e-reader costing over $400.
Our best bet? iPad owners will be happier in the long run. With Kindle, what you buy is what you have. With iPad, it will always be changing and improving. Maybe a cheaper, nicer design will come out but the iPad you have today will be just as good (look at the iPhone). Unless, of course, iPad 2.0 takes video and creates world peace. The point is, iPad has the Apps. Apps allow the iPad to be constantly evolving and users will have access to Kindle, Sony and any other e-reader and bookstore's content. Try as devices may, no one can compete with the original Apps and, it seems, no one can truly compete with Apple yet.
To read more about the iPad, visit the iPad Online Blog.
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