iPad vs. Kindle: Which way to go?

I'd much rather read on a kindle than an iPad. I've used the iPad and unless it's dark... realllly dark it's a big pain. The glass reflects all florescent light back into your eyes, and is very difficult to read out doors. Cave reading no doubt goes to the iPad, but every other kind of reading is just to difficult. And then theres the whole fact that iBooks has hardly any books in it compared to amazon. Oh and the fact that a book from Amazon works on the iPad, iPhone, iPod, PC, Mac and Kindle, where as a book on the iPad works .... only on the iPad and thats it. Sure the iPad does a lot of things very well, but reading books isn't one of them, it only does that OK. The kindle does books very good... and thats it. Don't get this if you want to just read books, get a e-ink reader.

I agree with Broccoli of Doom in all aspects, and all other in favor of e-ink over lcd display, and the different purposes of kindle and ipad, EXCEPT that e-ink presents major tech problems. I have used my kindle 2 for 4 months, handling it carefully, only to get a black screen with white lines. Rebooting didn't work. Amazon is willing to exchange it for a new one at no cost (1 year warranty) but I found out that:
1. I'm only one of thousands with the same problem, and
2. The culprit seems to be the e-ink and the "undue" pressure exerted on the screen. And by undue I mean normal use, holding or storing it during travel, going through aorports x-rays, even using the official Amazon protective case, which apparently damages the screen and e-ink display.

So if the techies can fix that problem, (and that is a BIG IF because it is not Amazon's technology) I concur with Mr. Broccoli, read off your kindle and forget your ipad,... if you can still see the text!!!!!

Jackculled.... understanding your grief (previous microsoft user)... Flash was never offered on hand held devices (Iphone/Ipad), because of the fact that most internet browsing experiences crash due to the flash script... On the horizon, HTML5 is said to be replacing flash due to user-friendlyness.... Example being microsoft .doc files to that of pdf's.... Totally understand where you're coming from... Just wanted to throw that out for consideration... Also, many malicious scripts, and malware can enter those codes on the basis that they are executable files.... And you're left wiping out devices......

>>Yes the most important part of the Kindle is one that almost everyone overlooks. The E-ink display is a joy to read. I don't picture reading Ulysses on a iPad as being the same serene experience.

Does anybody know when the ASUS eee reader is coming out?

Seriously??? iPad vs Kindle? 2 entirely different devices... but for those that are avid on LCD vs eInk, do better research instead of reading articles about "how bad LCD is for your eyes". There is NO HARD EVIDENCE as to LCD's being hard on your eyes any more than a piece of paper. It's all a myth as the fact is everything that reflects or projects light can be straining on eyes. In fact, eInk can be even MORE straining if you are not reading in a well lit area (aka reflecting enough light off the paper back into your eyes). LCD vs eInk: both have their good points and bad points which completely negate each other when in reference to "text". So it all boils down to personal preference and whether or not you want to do more with your device. iPad is better for your money IMO.

Hi, does anyone know about the "enTourage eDGe", any thoughts on it? Why is it that it's inexpensive considering it combines an e-reader and an android? Should it not be like the price of iPad plus that of the kindle?

The iPad is a device that arguably competes with netbooks and ebook readers like the kindle. The price difference between the DX and the low end iPad is intended to do some serious damage. How much damage is the unknown factor.

That being said, I am personally hoping that Kindle holds most of its market share for a while. Not because I am using a Kindle for a great deal of reading, but because I have a website where I sell Kindles, ebooks and accessories. http://crabbymac.info/kindle-books

I love Apple's stuff - with 2 exceptions - the iPhone and the iPad. The iPhone killed my ebay Treo sales and the iPad will probably do some damage to my Kindle store.

Where the iPad shines is that it will give a lot of us an Apple-branded option to the netbooks out there. The fact that it is a multi-purpose device gives it huge potential. Putting iWork on it was marketing genius - sounds like Jobs or someone like him...

Anyway, time will tell what is going to happen with this one. I doubt it will disappear like the Newton did - the market is more ready for it. As to it replacing the kindle - I think not. Various versions of Windows have not replaced the Mac - nice try, Microsoft!

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Kindle and netbooks vs. the iPad let the games begin!

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I love my Kindle! I am an avid reader and I typically manage to get through at least 3 books per week. The downside to that is having masses of books that I have to get rid of because I don't want to store them all and of course the costs with purchasing that many books.

The Kindle gives me the ability to read without the hassle of books and it's cheaper to buy books this way. I find I just enjoy the experience of reading on it and I am quickly engrossed in the book and not really thinking too much about the device itself. Much like other commenters, I have a computer, laptop, blackberry, ipod, etc, so I don't want my Kindle to be anything other than what is is. I also love that I can finish a book and download another in seconds and the book selection at Amazon is fantastic. I don't think I'll be swapping out my Kindle for an iPad anytime soon.