Showing posts with label ipad ebook. ipad ebook reader. Show all posts
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Friday, November 5, 2010

Should You Buy An iPad If You Already Have the iPhone or iPod Touch?


There are many iPad questions asking what the place of this device should be on our lives. One of the top questions is whether you should buy an iPad if you already own an iPhone or an iPod Touch. Here’s a quick guide to the important differences.


Claim: The iPad Is A Giant iPad Touch

It’s pretty hard not to compare the iPad with the iPod Touch, which makes the first of the iPad questions very valid. Is the iPad really just a giant iPod Touch? The truth is that the iPad does use the same software of the Touch, with a few tweaks here and there. Although they may be similar, the iPad is much more than simply a giant iPod Touch.

The truth is that the iPad works very much like the Touch, but with some added features including:
* Split screens,
* Toolbar drop-down menus,
* Pop-overs,
* Tap and hold functions,
* Large virtual keyboard,
* And more.

These are new extra functions that are only possible thanks to the larger screen that the iPad brings us.

Claim: The iPad Is Like An iPhone That You Can’t Use To Make Calls

Much like the claim that the iPad doesn’t add much more to the Touch, people are also asking iPad questions like whether it’s even worth buying at all when you can get an iPhone instead. After all, the iPhone allows you to make calls, which you can’t do with the iPad. But it’s important to realize that the same extra functions as above also apply to this argument, as well as a whole new range of applications of the device thanks to the larger size.

So What Does the iPad Add to the Mix?

The larger screen size is the biggest reason why you should see the iPad as a completely different device to both the iPhone and iPod Touch. For one, the full screen now means that you can use the device as an eBook reader. Reading eBooks is possible on the previous devices, but not usually considered very practical due to the small screen.

Next we have video playback. It goes without saying that a bigger screen means you can watch videos in far more comfort. Not only this, but mounts have even been designed so that you can watch videos on the iPad in locations such as the car. Sitting back and relaxing to watch movies wasn’t really an option with the Touch or iPhone, since the screen would be too small to see. The same goes for games.
Extra Facts to Consider

Aside from the fact that the iPad is more functional due to its size, you may also want to take the following facts into account:
* The iPad comes in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities,
* The iPad screen is almost three times the size of the other devices,
* The iPad does not include a camera,
* The iPad includes greater menu customization options,
* The iPad includes extra native apps that the Touch and iPhone do not: iBooks, Pages (word processor) and others (as well as third party apps taking advantage of the bigger screen).

So, if you’ve been asking iPad questions, such as whether you should just stick with the iPod Touch or iPhone, you should think a bit harder about the different role the iPad may be able to play in your life.

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Monday, October 4, 2010

The iPad/ eReader Debate: Which Comes Out On Top For Reading eBooks?


The iPad/ eReader debate has been a huge one since the iPad was released in 2010.


Many critics said that it simply couldn’t compete with dedicated eReaders, and others said that it wasn’t trying to. Here’s a guide to how the iPad compares to other eReaders available on the market today.

1) Screen Display

Since eReaders have been designed with bookworms in mind, they have been made to look and feel as much like “real” books as possible. The most notable feature is the screen. Using a technology known as e-Ink, eReader screens will not get tiring to look at like backlit computer or iPad screens do. They look just like real ink, and can even be read in bright sunlight (perfect for lounging on the beach). In this respect, the iPad can’t quite match the look and feel of the eReader, and some people may find their eyes quickly become tired of staring at the screen.

2) Reading Features

eReaders differ in the reading features they offer, but all generally come with the ability to make notes, look up words on the dictionary, save the page you’re on, and navigate pages easily. The iPad includes all these features, though also allows media, such as video, to be displayed within books, which eReaders do not.

3) Added Functions

The iPad wins the iPad/ eReader debate when it comes to looking at the extra features. The truth is that the iPad is a tablet computer, eBook readers are designed solely for the purpose of reading eBooks. Functions of the iPad include the web browser, games, a whole variety of apps, email, the ability to watch movies, GPS maps and much more. An eReader simply can’t compete here.

4) Book Formats and Compatibility

eReaders do vary when it comes to the various eBook formats they support. However, most major eReaders support a number of eBook formats, including PDF and ePub, which is used in a number of online bookstores. The iPad also supports these popular formats.

Although various eReaders often come with their own specific eBook format, they are generally compatible with other devices. For example, the Kindle has released an app which means its books are compatible with the iPhone and iPad, as well as being readable on your PC, as have Barnes and Noble. As it stands, Apple iPad books are not compatible with other devices. This may not be an issue if an iPad is all you want to use. However, it’s also important to consider the possibility that, if you change device in future, your eBook purchases may not be compatible.

5) Bookstores

The great thing about both eReaders and the iPad is that they don’t just work with purchased eBooks: you can download public domain eBooks for free from a number of sources. This is a definite bonus for those who want to save money. iPads and most eReaders also allow users to buy books from a number of different sources, as long as the books are downloadable in a compatible file type.

6) Price

Price is a huge factor in the iPad/ eReader debate, though it does depend on how many extra features you may want besides the ability to read eBooks. There’s no doubt who wins on the price front: eReaders are many times cheaper than the iPad. Starting at around $100, even the most expensive eReaders are just about even with the cheapest version of the iPad, which comes in at $499. If you want the cheapest gadget you can get, then opt for a dedicated eReader. But if you want an all-round portable computer, go with the iPad.

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