Ivan Diaz asked:




The one thing that Apple is used to, is being one of the most innovative companies on the planet. Whenever a new device made by Apple is set to come to the market, you can be sure that it will have features that you have never seen before. Even if the actual device was first created by another company. They always find a way to improve on the original invention. They did this with the iPod against other MP3 manufactures. They also did this against their rival mobile phone manufacturers with the iPhone.

Now they are going to try it once again with the iPad. Even though they mean for the device to be more of a general purpose computing entity, there is no denying that one of their main targets is the Kindle that is manufactured by Amazon. Let’s note the key differences and see how they stack up to one another.

· Touch Screen functionality – Even though both screens are roughly the same size, the iPad has a touch screen functionality that is sure to please the users of the device. Since most of the early adopters of the platform will be former iPhone users, a similar interface is a huge advantage. And consumers who are not using an iPhone now will surely be more impressed by the touch features than the normal hard button navigation presented by the Kindle.

· Device Functionality – The Kindle was meant to be an ebook reader and nothing more. They focused on giving people a similar experience to when they would sit down and read a paperback book. The iPad is going to try and give those same users something more. Apple wants to give them the same ebook functionality, but wrap it in a device that will function as a mini computer as well.

· Color Screen – The Kindle is in black and white. The iPad is in color. That advantage definitely goes to the iPad. Since most people are used to color devices, I would have to say that the iPad will be looked upon more favorably by the average user. While the kindle creators claimed that they decided to go with a black and white screen so that users could feel as if they were reading a real book, people are going to see the kindle side by side with the iPad and ultimately choose the color device.

These are three key differences between the iPad and the Kindle. All of these factors will make a huge difference in someone who is deciding which device that they want.

Beatrice

Elise M. asked:




One of the first things people do with their new Apple iPad is load it up with Apple iBooks and Amazon Kindle applications. Many people have been using ebook readers for years, whether it’s been with a Palm Pilot or Pocket PC device. The iPad’s most widely recognized feature is obviously its ebook reader capabilities and for downloading ebooks. iPad users therefore have the ability store digital forms of their favorite books. The future is grand, isn’t it?

Since the launch of the Apple iPad, Apple has also rolled out their brand new “iBooks” client to be used in conjunction with the iPad for purchasing and downloading ebooks. iPad users generally browse and choose the specific iBooks that they want and pay an individual fee for each one, similar to the app store for Apple iPhone applications.

Visually, Apple’s client is one of the best out there in terms of an ebook reader, modeling the physical book with a wooden bookshelf background, actual page dimensions shown on the edges of the screen for a sense of depth, a two-pate landscape viewing option like a real book, and a page-turning animator. Apple’s amazing capabilities make the iPad attractive for anyone interested in downloading ebooks. iPad owners essentially get the full experience of reading a real book with a futuristic touch to it.

While many skeptics aren’t quite sure that the Apple iPad will kill all eBook sales, some think that a lot of gadget enthusiasts will find it completely acceptable and as eBook reader adoption still remains relatively low the iPad could actually encourage eBook reading the same way the iPhone encouraged mobile applications and mobile internet browsing. With the iPad costing about $500 (U.S.), purchasing each individual media book can seem expensive, especially at the cost of $12 to $14 separately for downloading ebooks. iPad owners have already forked over enough money for their gadget, isn’t there a simpler solution for downloading ebooks for the iPad?

Considering the fact that the Apple iPad is still extremely new to the worldwide electronic gadget market, there are currently not many alternatives for downloading ebooks. iPad users will probably find themselves mainly browsing the Apple iBookstore for their media choices.

Despite the Apple iPad’s newness to the market, there are some companies jumping on the ebook reader bandwagon and taking advantage of Apple’s innovative new gadget for downloading ebooks. iPad users can become members of a fantastic multimedia service that specializes in eBooks, novels, newspapers, comic books, and other types of media made especially for the Apple iPad. The best part about it is that it requires no monthly fees nor individual payments for eBooks like the Apple iBookstore requires. iPad owners can literally download an unlimited hundreds and hundreds of ebooks and media.

Interested? This is one heck of a great service for downloading eBooks. iPad users can get more information by visiting www.iPadMediaDownloads.com.

Manuel