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The iPad is set to release here in March (WiFi version) and April (3G + WiFi). They range in price from $499 to $699 USD (Well, $829 if you want 3G) for 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models. I'm thinking along the same lines, that I think I'd rather spend a bit more and get the iPad over a Kindle. Of course, I want the iPad anyway so it's no contest for me! ;) :giggle

I'm thinking about getting one for hubby for his birthday in late May.
 
Ya i got an email from them a couple weeks ago and I think it said starting at $499 but it just looks so cool. LOL
 
Yeah, I absolutely love my iPhone so these are majorly droolworthy for me. It's amazing the apps that are out there!
 
Okay, I'm sorry if I seem dense and maybe a tad behind technologically, but what the heck is a kindle... or even an Ipad for that matter...

But if you want book req's., my all time favorite is Clan of the Cave Bear series... I LOVE Ayla... I got so wrapped up into her character that I was kind of sad when I was done the series...

I also LOVE James Patterson. They're always good reads. Also loved the Outlander series and also read The Lovely Bones when it came out. Man I used to read so much. Then I had kids and started scrapping and well... something had to give. I still read occasionally. Oh and have you ever read the Janet Evanovich series? It's pretty funny and they're a huge series.. I think like 15 books. The story is this girls becomes a bounty hunter and everything that can goes wrong does and it's actually pretty funny and witty. I really enjoy them... anyhow...
 
Renee, Kindle is an E-reader from Amazon. It's about the height and width of a hardback book, but thinner, and you can download books to it and read them from a screen. It holds 1,500 books, and most of the books are $9.99 or cheaper.

My issue with the Ipad is size. I want an Iphone, but I don't want to lug an Ipad around.
 
Julie, I found this article about the size comparison between the Kindle and the iPad.

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http://www.gamesradar.com/f/ipad-size-comparison-ds-psp-kindle-and-more/a-2010012712272486087

It seems like it will be about the same size. Then you can get an iPhone and an iPad.
But you will have to wait. I am kind of an instant gratification kind of girl sometimes.
 
I guess what I mean is I want my Iphone for apps, and my kindle for reading, but I want to keep them separate, KWIM? I never really thought about getting and Iphone and an Ipad, but really, it is all about the instant gratification! And the Ipad is so much more expensive!
 
mrs2a50 said:
And the Ipad is so much more expensive!
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Well, if we're talking the Kindle DX, which is the comparative size, the entry level iPad is only $10 more and does so much more than a Kindle. Now, for portability, I can see the original Kindle size being more attractive (and more affordable) and I'm sure that's what a lot of people want in terms of a book substitute they can easily tuck in their purse. Myself, I think I would want the DX so an iPad beats that hands down.

I do like the paper-like display the Kindle offers, and I'm wondering if Apple will offer the option of an anti-glare display like they do with their MacBooks.
 
I'm definitely looking for something portable and a bit less expensive!
 
Joan said:
I do like the paper-like display the Kindle offers, and I'm wondering if Apple will offer the option of an anti-glare display like they do with their MacBooks.
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i doubt it. But hopefully someone will come out with the anti-glare film!
 
I totally agree about The Sookie Bookies. OMG. I love them and read them all the time for super easy light reads, lol! I heard the Outlander Series was awesome, but I haven't read them yet. :D
 
Loving this thread..been thinking about a Kindle as well. Also some great book recommendations here! Woot! Getting back into reading is one of my goals for this year. I used to be voracious and then scrapping kind of tapped into my appetite. :)
 
Scrapping and forums and kids took over from reading for me! But maybe I'm the only one but I love fantasy! Anything with dragons and wizards and stuff!! Actually I love all books but fantasy is my fav!
 
I read everynight when i get into bed to relax me but it aint for long cause after a bit the words all end up as one as i cant keep my eyes open
 
renee82 said:
But if you want book req's., my all time favorite is Clan of the Cave Bear series... I LOVE Ayla... I got so wrapped up into her character that I was kind of sad when I was done the series...
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That's my fave series too! :wub

As for the Kindle, I really love mine and one of the reasons I got it is because it's kind on the eyes (compared to a computer screen/iphone/ipad etc which causes eyestrain and dry eyes). I might get an iPad at some stage...but not for reading - I will use my Kindle for that :)
 
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