This is part of my 'nokindle' series addressing a few misgivings about e-book readers (with a specific focus on the Kindle
because I have one) that I feel are unjust. The introductory post is here.
Yes, it does.
because I have one) that I feel are unjust. The introductory post is here.Yes, it does.
But that's like saying I'm not going to buy a digital music player because I can't drive to places in it. My car
and my iPod
have different purposes, much like my iPad
and Kindle. I can listen to music in my car, but there are limitations to that functionality that make my iPod (or other such player) a worthwhile purchase.
O.k, that's a bit of a flippant analogy, but it's not a billion miles from the truth. Yes, I can read ebooks on my iPad, but it's not as good an experience as reading them on an e-book reader because that's not what it's for. No, I can't play Bejeweled Blitz
on my Kindle, but that's not what it's for. You buy the two items for different reasons. If it's reading books you're into, the Kindle wins hands down. If it's a tablet PC you want, then why are you even considering a Kindle?
Another thing to consider is the price. As I type, the lowest spec iPad2 from Apple costs £399. The lowest spec Kindle
from Amazon is currently retailing at £89. The iPad costs nearly four and a half times as much. Of course it does more!
and my iPod
have different purposes, much like my iPad
and Kindle. I can listen to music in my car, but there are limitations to that functionality that make my iPod (or other such player) a worthwhile purchase.O.k, that's a bit of a flippant analogy, but it's not a billion miles from the truth. Yes, I can read ebooks on my iPad, but it's not as good an experience as reading them on an e-book reader because that's not what it's for. No, I can't play Bejeweled Blitz
on my Kindle, but that's not what it's for. You buy the two items for different reasons. If it's reading books you're into, the Kindle wins hands down. If it's a tablet PC you want, then why are you even considering a Kindle?Another thing to consider is the price. As I type, the lowest spec iPad2 from Apple costs £399. The lowest spec Kindle
from Amazon is currently retailing at £89. The iPad costs nearly four and a half times as much. Of course it does more!
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