As digital books become more popular, there is a growing market of competitors for the popular Kindle. One of these competitors is the Apple iPad. Having a reputation for being able to accomplish nearly anything a laptop can do, the iPad is in fact one of Kindle's primary competitors. But what do the consumers have to say about using the iPad as an e-reader? You may be surprised to find that the reviews are fairly mixed.
A number of consumers do not like the iPad's screen. It can capture glares at many angles, and it really makes the reader experience less than enjoyable. Yet, these same consumers love the rich color textures that the Kindle lacks. In fact, if the user is sitting in a darker room, the iPad's screen out-performs kindle greatly.
The wide range of iPad e-reader applications is a bonus, too. You can download the iBooks and Kindle app for absolutely free. This gives reader a choice of platform and presentation, something that many other e-readers have yet to manage. Regardless of which app you choose, consumer raves about the touch screen functionality is also a key feature to using the iPad as an e-reader.
The biggest complaint seems to be the iPad itself. It is too heavy. Kindle fits into the palm of your hand, much like other readers. However, prolonged holding has lead to muscle strain in some readers. People who commute on trains, for example, complain about how hard it is to keep the iPad in front of their eyes for an entire trip.
Everything always comes down to choices and what a user wants. If you need a simple e-reader and nothing more than that, then perhaps you are more well suited for a Kindle. However, if you want something more than that, and something that is an alternative to a laptop, then the iPad merits serious consideration.
A number of consumers do not like the iPad's screen. It can capture glares at many angles, and it really makes the reader experience less than enjoyable. Yet, these same consumers love the rich color textures that the Kindle lacks. In fact, if the user is sitting in a darker room, the iPad's screen out-performs kindle greatly.
The wide range of iPad e-reader applications is a bonus, too. You can download the iBooks and Kindle app for absolutely free. This gives reader a choice of platform and presentation, something that many other e-readers have yet to manage. Regardless of which app you choose, consumer raves about the touch screen functionality is also a key feature to using the iPad as an e-reader.
The biggest complaint seems to be the iPad itself. It is too heavy. Kindle fits into the palm of your hand, much like other readers. However, prolonged holding has lead to muscle strain in some readers. People who commute on trains, for example, complain about how hard it is to keep the iPad in front of their eyes for an entire trip.
Everything always comes down to choices and what a user wants. If you need a simple e-reader and nothing more than that, then perhaps you are more well suited for a Kindle. However, if you want something more than that, and something that is an alternative to a laptop, then the iPad merits serious consideration.
