Kindle vs. iPad

The Kindle 3 offers an amazing ebook experience. With a non reflective screen, it is slim and light weight, offering a huge selection of titles and library content and also happens to be reasonably priced. The Kindle 3 has had many feature updates like screen updates, software improvements and an ever growing library of content. An E-book reader designed for just that, 'readers'.
It comes in two versions the first being the Wi-Fi version at ($140) and the second being a higher end version for around $190) this one in graphite or white enclosure. Also offered now is the larger print Kindle DX that markets for around $380.
The Kindle 3 is smaller than the original Kindle but contains the same screen size. A lighter but more appealing version also offers less distraction with the flash/pause effect that happens when the screen redraws its content. Reads easily in direct sunlight making this the perfect reader for your outdoor vacations.
Wherever you want to read Kindle you can put the Kindle App on your PC, Mac, iPhone, iTouch and your iPad!
Amazon says " the Kindle 3 is over 20% smaller than the first one and weighs 8.5 ounces. Basicly the Kindle 3 weighs exactly one third as much as an Ipad. " It can easily be held in one hand.
Amazon says " the Kindlebattery life is 3 weeks with the wireless on or up to 1 month with the wireless off."
The storage drive goes from 2GB to 4GB more than enough space for loads of books.
Offers keyboard and navigational controls as well as a four-way control button.
Black and white screen.
Adjustable font size.
Allows you to do searches, downloads and even make purchases without a computer.

Why choose an Apple iPad. Cost for the Ipad ranges from approx. $549 for WiFi to $879 for the WiFi & 3G models. The Ipad features a 9.7 inch LED backlit glossy multi-touch display with IPS technology. The screen is said to be finger print resistant. The battery life is approx. 9 to 10 hours of usage while browsing the web, listening to music or viewing a video. Has a connector that can be hooked up to your PC or Mac with built in speakers a microphone and jack.
The iPad is 9.56 inches tall and 7.47 inches wide, it weighs 1.5 pounds for the WiFi model and 1.6 for the added 3G model.
A slim design. Features the 'apple logo' with a curvedencased aluminum attractive back.
On the front of the iPad you'll find a home button and an on and off button.
A dock connector and a volume button are also featured. As well as a home screen lock button. This prevents the iPad from switching from portrait to landscape mode when you move it.
The iPad features a keyboard which can be used in many applications.
Features Ibooks platform allowing you to read books.
Offers a library of books although much smaller than the Kindle platform
If you put the Kindle App on your iPad you can access the entire Kindle library
Utube app allows viewing of anything from Utube
Video app which allows syncing of your videos from Itunes
Similar to watching videos on the iphone except with a larger screen
Great for searching the web and doing e-mail
Does not support Adobe Flash player
Features great applications and games
Designed to make certain tasks very simple
Great for watching videos, playing games or viewing photos.
A fun device not made to replace your computer

To see someone's first impression of the iPad check out this blog post. iPad Review