Josefine Haller asked:




A lot of people are heading back to school. Some are going to high school while others are getting ready for their freshman year in college or getting started on getting a Master’s degree. Without a doubt, a very hot gadget for these people will be either the Kindle or the Apple iPad, but which one will suit you better?

iPad Vs. Kindle

While both of these products are considered e-readers, they are not both the same. Actually, the iPad is consider a tablet device and according to the research firm ISuppli, the Apple iPad will command 75% of the tablet market for 2010 and is expected to keep its market superiority for the next few years. What this all means to you?

Simple, if you have not invested on a tablet device, then my advice is to go with the iPad. You get the following features:

Email
iPod
Internet browsing
Access to thousands of apps, many of which are great educational aids
Text editor
Video player
Access to 3G cellular technology (depending of which model you select)
E-book reader

When you compare those features against the Kindle, the winner is pretty obvious. However, if all you are looking for is a device to be able to purchase digital books, browse the internet and your budget is limited, then the Kindle will make a great addition to your school life without breaking the bank.

But before you buy any of these devices, make sure to find out whether you are eligible to become a tester for either the iPad or the Kindle. A lot of students have received a free unit by becoming a tester. In order to check if you qualify, you must enter your zip code and find out whether there are any testing units left in your area.

Judy

Eric Kelly asked:




There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Apple’s iPad, which is their solution for the tablet market. However, much of this buzz has been negative chatter seeking to point out each and every one of the iPad’s shortcomings. The naysayers proclaim that they are looking for a device with multitasking, USB ports, a camera for video chat, HDMI video output, Adobe Flash support, widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio, and more. To many, Apple’s Ipad is more of a child’s toy than a tablet computer with any real uses. In an effort to help those who are in the market for a tablet but are not impressed with Apple’s gimmicks, you should feel obligated to look into Panasonic’s line of Toughbooks.

Panasonic offers an entire line of rugged mobile computing solutions that are typically classified as either business-rugged, semi-rugged, fully-rugged, or ultra-mobile-rugged. These different classifications refer to toughness of the notebooks. Panasonic offers many different tablet PC solutions that will bring the power of a durable tablet with a full-featured operating system right to your finger tips.

Typically, Toughbooks are owned by people who intend to use their tablet for important tasks out in the work field. On the other hand, the iPad is much more suitable for use while sitting on the couch browsing IMDB (Internet Movie Database). When you’re using a Toughbook tablet there is no need to worry about dropping or scratching it; these notebooks are tough. Beyond being physically built like a tank, it is easy to find Toughbook models that are superior in performance over the iPad’s internals.

As a quick example of one of Panasonic’s superior Toughbook tablets, let’s take a look at the Toughbook C1 vs. Apple’s Ipad.

Operating System: Toughbook C1 has full Windows 7 or XP while the iPad had the iPhone OS Processor: Toughbook C1 has a 2.4Ghz i5 while the iPad has a measly 1Ghz Display: The C1 has a 12.1″ 1280 x 800 widescreen display, while the iPad has a 9.7″ 1024 x 768 display 4:3 display Hard Drive: The Toughbook C1 has a 250GB Shock-Mounted HD, while the iPad has only a 16 – 64GB HD And the list goes on!

Many people like to respond to facts like those by bringing up the price difference between the two products. Yes, the Toughbook is going to cost you more, but usually only in the short term. Buying a Toughbook gives you the added satisfaction of knowing that you’re not going to need to buy a new computer if you accidentally drop it, or you accidentally spill something on the keyboard. These computers are built to last. However, if you still think that you want a Toughbook but are struggling to justify the price, there are a few places that sell refurbished Toughbooks for significantly lower prices, while still offering the same great Toughbook products.

Nathaniel