iPad Vs Kindle - Let the Fight Begin

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.

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Seconds Away, Round One - The Big Fight - The Kindle Versus the Book

The gloves are well and truly on for the supreme fight of the new century, the Kindle electronic book reader versus the traditional book. The Kindle is the new kid on the block, whereas the book has been around for what seems like forever, in the same format. Will this new device, and others that have been developed, mark the end of the book as we know it?

Well; as fights go we are definitely still in round one for this particular question. There is a big resistance, mainly by the older generation, to cling on to the book in the old format, and this is built on historical roots and sentiment; the younger generation however, are used to reading using computer screens, and are not therefore locked into this traditional view of the book. Here are some of the major areas of battle between the Kindle and the book.

What are the size of the fighters?

The traditional book, comes in a handy to hold format and can be fitted into your pocket or bag. Some of the bigger books, like Harry Potter, can be a bit more bulky. The kindle has one size which is a little bit smaller than the average Paperback, and larger books can be downloaded into it with no size change to the actual devise. Points win for the Kindle.

What about the capacity between the two formats?

When you buy a book, that's it; you read it and then probable put it on a shelf somewhere in your house, to be read again at a later date. The Kindle can download up to 3500 pieces of literature and store them in its memory, enabling its owner to carry around an incredible amount of literature. Points win to the Kindle.

Battery life.

There is obviously no need for a battery with a book, but a Kindle's battery lasts up to two months based upon about half an hour reading a day. The book in this sense is less of a hassle, so points win for the book.

What about reading in bright sunlight?

You can take a book anywhere and read without too much trouble in bright sunlight. The screen of a Kindle is unlike your average LCD screen and reads like paper, with no glare, so you can read as easily in bright sunlight, as in your Living Room. This has to be a draw.

What are the special features?

With a book you get what you get; the book has information or a story and you read it. The Kindle has a dictionary embedded in its brain so if you don't know a word, you can look it up while you are reading. If you get tired of reading, then switch to voice mode, and the Kindle will read to you. Knock out for the Kindle.

It is going to take time, but I believe that the writing is on the wall for the book in its old traditional format, and maybe books will be only found in the museums of the future.

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Kindle Vs Nook - Who's Winning The Fight?

It's now another new year, and the Kindle vs Nook is fiercer than ever. Amazon released it's 3rd generation Kindle late last year and Barnes and Noble is fighting back with updated versions of the Nook. Which ebook reader is winning the fight?

Kindle Comes on Strong With...

When Amazon released the Kindle 3 in autumn of 2009, the sales floodgates were opened for the device. Many people found the new improvements irresistible and went ahead and bought it.

Why? What were the compelling changes?

1) Memory capacity of the Kindle 3 was improved to 3,500 books.

2) Size and design of the reader was slimmed down. The Nook was smaller before, now the Kindle 3 is smaller than the Nook.

3) Pricing Drop- Both the Kindle and Nook dropped their prices dramatically and now offer the WiFi only and WiFi +3G models. The Kindle, however, is slightly cheaper than the Nook.

4) Sharing of Book Titles- The newest recent development in the Kindle corner is the ability to share books with other Kindle users, or those with the Kindle app. Previously, the Nook was the only device to allow this feature.

5) Battery Life Extension- Now the Kindle boasts a battery life of 30 days with the wireless off. Despite improvements in software, the Nook is only getting 10 days with wireless off on one charge.

6) International Usage- Only the Kindle allows for use on 3G wireless networks in over 100 countries.

Nook Fights Back With...

1) Nook allows for the use of the ePub file. So what? Many public libraries are beginning to use Adobe DRM, a digital content management software that allows members of said library to check out ebooks online. These can be downloaded from the library's website and read for a set number of days. The Kindle still doesn't allow use of the ePub file.

2) Color- This is an obvious difference between the two devices, and still one of the biggest reasons people will choose the Nook over the Kindle. The color navigation touch screen is an irresistible feature for many.

3) Expandable Memory- For those digital content junkies, the expandable memory on the Nook is a desirable feature.

Kindle Vs Nook- Which Is The Better Value?

It is immediately apparent when comparing the Kindle and Nook that the Kindle offers more robust standard features. The Nook becomes a good value when you look at the ePub compatibility feature.

So Which Device Is a Better Deal?

Watch the Kindle Touch vs Nook Touch compared side-by-side in video to help you decide, and get some more in-depth comparison at http://techwham.com.