Re: [MacBook] IPad vs. Kindle etc.?
I've got an iPad I. Tonight, spent a few minutes with an acquaintance's Nook color. The Nook's pretty and lighter, and so a better book reader, but the interface was klunky, and it just does Barnes & Noble books. Can't see spending $$ for both. Gadget clutter.
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david@luda.net
On May 17, 2012, at 7:10 PM, Lonnie <yellowskydog@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I have a nook Color and an IPad 2 and like both for different reasons. The Nook is lighter and small but would never hold a charge for three days. The color version is harder to read in sunlight. I think the IPad is more versatile and you would discover many new uses/features. Have fun.
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> On May 17, 2012, at 6:42 PM, Michael Maiatico <mjmaiatico@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> > I have a Kindle and an iPad 2. I would recommend the iPad 2 or the newest iPad hands down.I don't have the Kindle Fire so I can't speak for it. The Kindle though is easier to read outdoors.The iPad has much better clarity inside. But the number of apps and the flexibility is tremendous! Mike
> > To: macbook@yahoogroups.com
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> > Date: Thu, 17 May 2012 18:22:33 -0400
> > Subject: [MacBook] IPad vs. Kindle etc.?
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> > Can someone please point me to a comparison of the iPad vs. Kindle and
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> > I'll be taking a train ride (3 days each way) and want to be able to read
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> > use it at home too. I have used Macs since the 80s but always with a
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> > What would I need to be able to use an iPad/whatever?
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> > Recommendations of the best new toy, or any suggestions, would be
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> > welcome. adTHANKSvance!
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