You could say that pitting the iPad 2 versus the Kindle 3 ereader is a bit unrealistic or impractical but considering the fact that the two do have that much similarities when it comes to how they are used by the consumers and gadget freaks out there, let's pit them against each other nonetheless. The Kindle 3, the ereader of choice for a lot of people is small and portable, and has mobile broadband capabilities that allow the user to shop and read digital content while on the go. The iPad 2 on the other hand, is a groundbreaking and end-user-friendly device that combines the netbook, the tablet and the computing world in one single gadget.
The iPad versus the Kindle 3 ereader rivalry is on. Let's look into each gadget a little deeper to determine which one has more worth than the other.
The Kindle 3 - It is thinner, faster, lighter, smaller and of course a lot less expensive. It's main features include a new and high contrast screen, no glare when you're reading under the sun, crisper darker and improved fonts and a new sleek design. It has a battery life that can last for up to one month, storage that can contain up to 3,500 ebooks, built-in wi-fi, faster page turns, weighs less than a paperback, a dictionary, and a notes and highlights feature.
The iPad 2 - The iPad has the ability to run the Kindle application by Amazon. This basically means it can function like a Kindle as well as a portable movie player, as an iPod, or as a native ebook reader. It's main features with regards to ebook reading include access to all kinds of ebook applications, colored screen, large screen, and ease when it comes to annotating ebooks.
With that said, the iPad 2 is a very good pick over the Kindle 3 for the wider array of options it offers to the user. And let us not forget the fact that the iPad 2 can be used to access all types of ebook applications. The same cannot be said about Kindle 3. The Kindle 3 is pretty limited when it comes to ebook applications from outside platforms. So as to the matching of the iPad 2 versus the Kindle 3 ereader, the iPad 2 does come out on top as the ereader of choice.
Since it can be used to access all types of ebook applications, finding ebooks for the iPad 2 is a lot simpler and easier. You have more options when it comes to where and how you are going to buy the ebooks. There are numerous iPad ebooks sites and stores out there. Some are run by Apple itself and some by external ebook providers. The best of tehm all is a service called Ipad Ebooks and Kindle Ebooks a service that allows users to join and then download ebooks without needing to pay per download all users pay is a tiny fee of just $20 and then are members for life.
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