ipad vs kindle?

[Frozzie]

hi for those of you who have either an ipad or a kindle, is it necessary to get a kindle if you have an ipad...can you get the same kinds of ebooks to read on the ipad like you would on a kindle??

wanted to get a kindle and then noticed that the ipad2 has this option but dont know how limited it is or not at all?? any info would be appreciated..

[faffa_70]

I don't have my iPad (yet  ) but what I do love about my kindle is that I can read it in full sunlight unlike a back lit screen. Also when you read from the kindle it definitely isn't like reading from a screen as such. I think it could also possible depend on how much you read. For the amount I read, I definitely couldn't read from an iPad (or backlit screen)

[Frozzie]

thanks for the info faffa...am getting an ipad2 for chrissy and wanted to get an ebook reader but didnt know if it was a waste of money as i would be getting the ipad2..as far as how much i read..alot less than i would like but am interested in it mainly for travel or when im on hols or when the kids are in bed lol... can you get mag subscriptions also on the kindle or is that only ipad?

[Bedlam]

Hi Kim,
I have both and use both regularly. The print in a kindle is e-ink and is much more like reading a book and easier on your eyes. Also turning the pages is more like reading. I like magazines or cook books on the iPad as my kindle is black and white. I have had my kindle a couple of years maybe you can get colour now, not sure. Kindles have come down in price here in WA, and are now available fom woolies and big w.

[jeninwa]

I don't have my iPad (yet  ) but what I do love about my kindle is that I can read it in full sunlight unlike a back lit screen. Also when you read from the kindle it definitely isn't like reading from a screen as such. I think it could also possible depend on how much you read. For the amount I read, I definitely couldn't read from an iPad (or backlit screen)

I would love an iPad but not for reading books from, love my kindle, I feel the same as faffa about the kindle. Wonder what recipe books would be like on the ipad in colour?
You answered my question Bedlam, while I was typing this.

[leesmac78]

I have both too.  The kindle is great for reading in bed or in fact anywhere.  I find the glare of an iPad a bit too much in the boudoir. The iPad is great so I can keep up with all of you, plus I get my work emails no matter where I am (is that good or bad?) the kindle is beside the bed, light to travel with and a wonderful device to have

Xxx

 

[Amanda]

I have a Kindle which I just love to bits - it is a joy to read from.  I really don't like the idea of reading for too long from anything which is backlit, but would love an Ipad (or the new Kindle Fire) to use in the kitchen and to carry around.
Hope that helps.

[jeninwa]

New Kindle Fire!! havent heard of this off to google, DH might be getting my old kindle for xmas 

[Amanda]

Sorry Jeninwa - it's not out yet. Not until Nov 4 and then only in the US. Lord only knows how long they will make us wait for it here in Oz. But it's only $200!

[jeninwa]

Amanda I have been goggling and guess what

The All-New Kindle Fire (Kindle 4) will officially be released for world consumption on November 15, 2011 in time for the Christmas period!  Analysts are already predicting that it will be bigger than the iPad. from this site: http://ebookreadersdirect.com.au/buy-kindle-fire-kindle-4/

[Amanda]

Thanks for that link - I've registered my interest!
It will be great for cookbooks!

[Frozzie]

thats what i was looking at ..kindle fire..it also has wifi but wifi only..think i will get both 

yhanks guys for all of your input!

[johnro]

Frozzie I have both and find it difficult to compare their functions run parallel.  It is far easier to read the kindle while lying down but saying that DH manages successfully with the ipad - (actually he has no choice as I have the kindle). Have a read of this article if you haven't already done so!!!  Something that I did not realise until after purchase was the ability to transfer word files after connecting it to the computer, then you can read them at your convenience. You will be extremely happy with the ipad 2, it is 50% thinner and 30% lighter than the original, so the sales person told me while I was having a play at the Apple store in Sydney.    

[Katya]

I too have both.  I only use my iPad for reading the odd book where the colour pictures are important (for instance my camera manual looks much better when using the kindle App on the iPad).   

I love my kindle for the bulk of my reading - it is much smaller and so easier to hold and the page turning becomes seamless after a while.   I've got to read a real book as my next book club book isn't on kindle, and I'm finding it much less comfortable. 

As others have said, the iPad is better for recipes and also for typing onto, for receiving emails and for web searching.    If I'd have known about the Kindle Fire being on its way, I may well have waited before getting the iPad but I don't regret having one at all. 

 

[Frozzie]

i have been checking them both out...ipad2 will be a christmas gift and for the kindle the thing that is attractig me to the kindle fire is the fact that its colour, however its not yet available in France and dont know when it will.  We have other models available here..there is also a promo here for the one with the keypad for half price roughly..

does anyone think the colour is useful...im thinking for possible mag subscriptions but then again if i have the ipad2 then maybe not necessary and also cookbooks???