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The iPad will sell like hotcakes. While it doesn't have a true computing "niche", it has the Apple brand behind it, and seems extremely easy to use. I'd rather
by Dryw 17y ago
The iPad will sell like hotcakes. While it doesn't have a true computing "niche", it has the Apple brand behind it, and seems extremely easy to use. I'd rather buy one of these than a netbook or an e-reader for sure.
- grannyg00se 17y agoThe iPad does not fill the e-reader niche. The screen is not as friendly to the eyes as E-Ink. It is still a standard backlit LCD as far as I'm aware. It's also too heavy for pure e-reader use. An e-reader should be comfortable to hold in one hand while lying on one's back. Finally, I may be wrong but I'm pretty sure you can't transfer PDFs from your desk top computer onto the iPad to read. That kills any chance of it being qualified as a good e-reader.