by Manuel Marino | Product Reviews, Technology
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As digital books gain more popularity, there is a growing market of competitors for the dominant Kindle. One of these competitors is the Apple iPad. With a reputation for being capable of almost anything a computer can do, the iPad is indeed one of Kindle’s main rivals. But what do customers have to say about using the iPad as an e-reader? You might be surprised to find that the reviews are quite mixed.
Many users are not fond of how the iPad’s screen functions. Glare can occur from any angle, and the resulting eyestrain can be quite uncomfortable. However, while this is a persistent complaint, many of these same users are still impressed with the graphics that the Kindle currently cannot match. In fact, if you eliminate the glare and sit in a dark room, the iPad’s screen outshines the Kindle.
Nevertheless, one feature greatly helps the iPad stand out. It can read multiple types of e-book formats. The iPad can download and run a Kindle application, providing readers with a wide range of access. Other e-readers simply do not offer this option. Moreover, when you combine this with the iPad’s touch screen technology, many users … ...Read the rest.
“E-reader Function on the iPad”
by Manuel Marino | Technology
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Since Barnes & Noble entered the e-reader market quite late, with the release of the Nook in late 2009, it was surprising to see the Nook Color edition come out just a year later. Marketed as the “reader’s tablet,” this Nook Color review will examine what the Barnes & Noble Nook Color offers as both a tablet and an e-book reader.
Size and Design
If you’re expecting a typical, ordinary e-book reader, you’ll be impressed by the Nook Color, which can easily be mistaken for a tablet PC at first glance.
Unlike traditional e-readers that use e-ink technology, the Nook Color features a 7-inch full-color LED-backlit IPS display. This type of display is similar to what Apple uses on its iPad and Mac devices. The Nook Color, however, is enhanced with Barnes & Noble’s custom VividView Technology, a screen laminating technique that reduces glare.
The Nook Color is slightly larger and heavier than the e-ink Nook. It weighs 15.8 ounces and measures 8.1 inches in length, 5 inches in width, and 0.5 inches in thickness. The front of the device is made of hard plastic, while the back has a smooth, rubberized finish.
Performance
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“Is It an Ebook Reader or a Tablet PC? A Nook Color Review”
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