Comparing The Kindle Vs Ipad

Putting together a side-by-side Kindle vs iPad review, which gadget will likely prevail? No doubt about it, the Apple iPad, with its recent much hyped about launch, is the "in" thing at present. True-blue Apple consumers can barely wait to get their hands on one as the WiFi models are likely to ship in late March, while the 3G models are to be delivered starting April. When that time comes, we will no doubt see long lines in front of every Apple store as what transpired with the sale of the iPhone.

But what of the ereaders like the Amazon Kindle and the Sony Reader? The ereader has slowly become a common consumer device, with the Kindle getting the bigger share of the market. Seeing the promise of such a device however, many such ebook readers have also cropped up, with most of them sporting practically the same attributes as that of the Kindle. Now with the introduction of tablet PCs like the iPad which can also ably function as an ebook reader, the gadget need may perhaps shift to multi-functional devices. Can the iPad really make a significant setback to the ebook reader industry? Let's take a look at the significant elements.

Let's start with the cons of the Apple device. The iPad will only be connected to Apple?s own ebook store. While this makes sense for those who are still thinking of buying an ebook reading gadget, if you already own a ton of digital books, you won?t be able to access these in the iPad. Actual ebook prices are still for confirmation, but there's word that purchasing iBooks in the Apple ebook store is going to run you around $12.99 and $14.99. These rates can be a little steep for those who have to start from scratch. Plus, Amazon's ebooks are still retailing at $9.99 apiece.

Still, getting an iPad has its own set of advantages, being a device able to perform many functions. You can use this oversized iPhone lookalike, sans the "phone", to view high-def movies, watch your favorite TV shows, do online browsing, and play games on a 9.7 inch IPS touch screen. True to Apple standards, the clarity and color is amazing, and the package includes your choice of 16-GB, 32-GB or 64-GB internal memory. With such storage capacity, the Library will hold a lot of books, which are ingeniously displayed on a "book shelf" design. With an easy tap, you may pick out your ebook, and read it on the high-resolution, LED back-lit display. Depending on your memory and connectivity preferences, prices start out at $499 and end at $829. It does have special apps created specifically for the iPad, and you'll have access to most of the 140,000 other apps at the App Store.

On the other hand, the Kindle is a device intended for the user's most relaxing and easy reading experience in mind. Unlike the LCD monitor of the iPad, the Kindle, like the current batch of ebook readers, is equipped with e-ink display, which many say, is still best for reading for longer periods of time. The Kindle's battery can last as long as two weeks without recharging, so it could also make the ideal traveling companion. The 6-inch model is priced at $259, while the 9.7-inch Kindle DX costs $489.

So which gadget gets our nod in this Kindle vs iPad matchup? Definitely for the gadget geek, the iPad will go perfectly alongside his MacBook Pro, AirPort Express, Magic Mouse and its smaller counterpart in looks, the iPhone. Jobs and his staff have created yet another brilliant product for the *** Apple user. But for the booklover just aiming to read in the most conjucive "environment" and have little need for all of the other fancy features, the Kindle is still your best option on the market today.