What's the Better eBook Reader - Kindle or iPad?

If you're a book lover, you've probably been wondering if it's time to upgrade to something electronic as a way to enjoy your books -
and if you do upgrade, should it be an iPad or an eBook reader like The Kindle 3 from Amazon.

We'll walk you through the positive and negative features of each of these devices and then, hopefully,
you'll be able to decide which one will work for you. Expense

For most people, cost is the biggest issue, so we'll begin there. An Apple iPad Tablet is typically priced at over $600 while most eBook
readers are just under $200; if all you want is a way to read books, then iPad is probably not the best option despite its cool
look and super popularity. Of the eBook readers, Kindle is probably about the best choice - it's price has recently dropped below $200
and it comes with the full support of Amazon.com, so you have access to a vast library of eBooks which can all be downloaded quickly
and easily. Another cost concern with the iPad is the monthly plan that Apple requires you to have in order to enjoy service; with Kindle,
there are no additional costs beyond the reader and the price of the books you want to download. The Viewing Screen
iPad has the bigger screen, with a screen size of 9.7 inches, as opposed to the 6 inches that you'll find on the older Kindle models and
most Sony Touch models, though the new Kindle DX is comparable to the iPad.

Despite its smaller size, the Kindle screen does have
better resolution - a pixel density of 167 to iPad's 132. The screens on the traditional eBook readers are also easier on the eyes, thanks
to e-ink technology and some serious glare reduction, so you'll be able to keep reading for a longer period. The iPad doesn't have much
in the way of glare reduction, so it can be very difficult to read in bright conditions, like outside on a sunny day. Of course, the iPad wasn't
designed to be just an e-reader, and it's screen was designed to accommodate all the different functions it must perform. Variety of Features

This is one where iPad clearly dominates, as there are plenty of features and apps available besides the reader; it's basically
just an iPhone without the phone. It's very much like a laptop in some respects - you can watch a movie, edit a document,
check your e-mail or play a game. If all you want is a good eBook reader, then go with the Amazon Kindle - these are remarkably
easy to use, have a low price and a huge library of books to choose from. If you want something that will impress your coworkers and
entertain you in other ways, then you'll probably want to pay the big bucks for the iPad.

My Review:The New Kindle 2010 From Amazon - Next Generation Reader

Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (Global Edition)  - If you travel or live outside the US this is the Wireless e-reader you
want to have. Download ebooks in more than 100 countries.

Kindle Wireless Reading Device (U.S.A.) For US Residents. You can use to read your favorite ebooks with this one
anywhere in the world, but if you also want to download ebooks abroad you need to have the global edition from Amazon.  
 

How do the 3G and WiFi versions differ?