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I used to have a Kindle2, but we sold it when I got the iPad. Now I can share lent books from my wife's nookcolor and read all the kindle books I have from before, too. I don't have any eye strain.
The kindle is much easier to read in the sun, but I don't spend much time sitting in direct sun anyway. I'm glad to have the iPad.
I'm not crazy about dragging around a footlocker of gadgets and frankly, I had to really ponder on the iPad. I have a W7 phone and it does what I need it to. The only reason I purchased the iPad2 was for an upcoming month long trip to the east cost and Europe. Nice to keep track of my flight plans and listen or watch content during those long flights and layovers. :rolleyes:
I bought the e-reader long before I even thought I would consider an iPad (what was I thinking)! I like them both for reading. My e-reader is very very basic has no wifi or day or date function. As a result as long as I don't sync the reader to the pc, borrowed library books don't expire like they do on the iPad. Having said that I love that I can read in bed with the iPad without a light. As for direct sunlight I don't sit in direct sunlight fo it to be an issue.
I chose to give my ereader to my son because of the small screen. I like the larger screen on the iPad which means larger type. At 69, this makes a difference.
iPad + kindle. I read quite a bit (6 books this week). I find the e-ink on the kindle to be easier on my eyes, plus the battery on the kindle lasts a lot longer. The iPad can also be awkward to hold and doesn't travel as well because it doesn't fit into my purse. I only read on the iPad if my kindle isn't at hand or charging, though I love having the option to switch devices if one loses a charge or etc. I usually travel with both, but if I had to choose, I'd pick the iPad because of internet accessibility.
I have both the iPad and a kindle and a nook. I like to read mainly on my ereaders. The iPad is rather hard to hold for long periods of reading.
If I'm traveling I usually just grab my iPad and my kindle (battery lasts forever). The ereader is also easier on my eyes.
I got the Kindle way before I got the iPad but to be honest I don't have a preference for which device I use, the kindle is easier on the eye just because of the e-ink and the ability to go a month between charging is brilliant, but I do like the fact you can change the colour of the pages and text when you use the kindle app on the iPad, that and of course the ability to view images and photos in colour makes the iPad a much better option for some books.
Now if I hadn't already bought the kindle then maybe I wouldn't bother to get one now I have the iPad.
iPad+Kobo (1st gen).
I like the kobo for outdoor reading but usually I use iPad rest of the time. Might upgrade to the new Kobo touch.
Just an iPad. I don't want another device.
Well, and a printer and a few hundred of real and heavy books... canīt stand reading on screen more than necessary. Me Love paper!
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I have a Kindle 2 and IPad 1. I have a waterproof case for Kindle, and love to float around the pool reading it. I prefer reading on the Kindle as it's light and travels well. Ipad for everything else.