Why the iPad isn’t the ideal e-reader
I hear a lot of people say they will forgo dedicated e-readers, such as the Kindle and Nook, in favor of the more expensive Apple iPad. I think this is a bad idea. While I love the iPad (I don’t own one, but I’d gladly buy one if my wallet would only let me) and think it is useful in a lot of ways, I don’t think reading ebooks is one of them.
A recent post from my favorite ebook blog, Teleread, summed up pretty well why the iPad makes a horrible ebook reader:
The machine is far too heavy to hold for any length of time. It is also very slippery which means that you have to read with it in a case, which, in turn, just adds to its bulk and weight. Also, while I have no trouble reading for extended periods from my iPhone, the iPad has just too much glare for prolonged use. I get sick of reading black text on a white background to cut the glare. More: its pretty much useless outside (I use my Kindle there); I
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