After the much-talked about launch of the Apple iPad, tech geeks are frantically pacing the floor, anxiously waiting for the time when they could finally get their hands on this device. The iPad models equipped with WiFi are expected to be sent out by late March and the 3G models will be delivered starting April. It’s no surprise actually; a person who uses Apple products are a different kind, loyal and have stayed devout to Apple.
It looks like Steve Jobs still got his touch, creating a product which will be flying off the shelves, no doubt. Perhaps hordes of Apple followers will meander in long queues at the local Apple Store, standing by for when the iPad will finally go on sale, harking back to the iPhone release. But will the anticipated entry of the iPad have a huge impact on the slowly rising ebook reading market now dominated by the Amazon Kindle? So we can come to a verdict, let’s check out the iPad in detail.
It’s not cheap with prices starting at $499 and topping out at $829, and why wouldn’t it be more than a bit pricey? True, the Apple iPad is an ebook reader but it does a lot more than that It looks like a huge version of the iPhone, minus the phone functions. You can view high-def movies, stream TV shows, browse the web, and play games on it. The humongous 9.7-inch IPS touch screen is up to Apple’s high resolution standards. It comes with a memory capacity of 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB flash drive.
With such storage capacity, this gadget will no doubt hold a library much larger than your average ereader. Books are cleverly displayed on a “book shelf”. You can just tap the book you want, and enjoy reading it on a high-resolution, LED backlit display. It also runs special apps developed for the iPad, and also many of the 140,000 applications from the App store.
Here’s a problem, however. The iPad will only be associated to Apple’s own ebook store, and these books are usually not compatible with the Kindle and other ebook reader market dominators. If you have a wide collection of ebooks already on another ereader, you won’t be able to access them on the iPad. While it is still not confirmed as yet, word has it that iBooks are going to sell for $12.99 and $14.99.
The Apple iPad is portable, lightweight, and most likely really fun to use. But if you don’t need all of the “other stuff”, the ereaders on the market now will suit you just as well. But if you are a hardcore Apple fanatic, then Jobs and his team have produced yet another brilliant product for consumers. With amazing clarity and capabilities, you’re going to “iLove” this multi-tasking gadget. The Apple iPad will fit flawlessly with your MacBook Pro, AirPort Express, Magic Mouse and iPhone.
While the Apple iPad is indeed a revolutionary device that’s in a class all its own, it’s doubtful to take the place of the Amazon Kindle as the top ebook reading device in the market. Visit us at http://ebookreadersresource.com to learn more about the Kindle and other popular handheld ebook readers available today.
