Was reading the NY Times Technology section and read a point-counterpoint on why the iPad will be a Kindle Killer and why the Kindle will be just fine. I think they are both great products and will peacefully co-exist.
If anything this is bad for the Nook, the Nook has an easy access book store with a color display of the store, but so does the new iBooks store and the iBooks store looks a lot more easier to browse. Point Apple. Now like the Kindle, the Nook uses E ink for page display making it easier on the eyes for long term reading. The iPad uses an LED-backlight which is more for short term reading and not as easy on the eyes. Point Nook & Kindle.
But the Nook is priced at $259 same as the Kindle so question becomes who has the bigger store library? Point Kindle. For folks that like the color display and are more short term at a time readers (this would be me) but can then also use the Kindle app on the iPad to access the Amazon library and want a little more out of their e-reader Point iPad and Kindle per the Kindle app.
So bottom line is Kindle can survive in the iPad ecosystem, but I don’t think the Nook can. Amazon will sell a ton of e-books to folks with an iPad with a far superior and well established library.
iPad vs Kindle vs Nook
iPad vs Kindle vs Nook
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Nook and Kindle don’t charge for downloads, IPad charges for downloads. The Nook and Kindle come in a paperback book size, IPad is larger and less convenient when throwing into your bag or pocket. Books for the Kindle and Nook are less expensive, by significant margin. The Nook is the only reader with a brick and mortar store, that allows you to browse hard copy books AND ebooks while in the store. Nook owners can lend ebooks to other Nook owners.
Not sure what you mean for charging for downloads? The iPad is a bit bigger but you get more screen real estate and it is a bit thinner than a Kindle. As far as the expense of books goes this appears to be changing as Amazon is having to negotiate a pricing deal with Macmillan Publishers, more publishers are sure to follow. In terms of a brick and mortar argument just doesn’t sway people anymore than going to a music store when there is iTunes. Lending books Ok that is a nice feature I will grant you.