Which ebook reader is the best?

[Dida]

If you can only get one ebook reader, which reader would you get:

- Kindle
- Kindle DX
- Nook
- iPad
- others
- none

Considering the value, capability, comfort and everything else.

 

[azzaman333]

Not an iPad.

 

[mdwh]

If you're going to include the IPad, then why not all the other LCD-based makes of tablets and netbooks?

Of course previously people didn't think of these as "ebook readers" because they didn't have E-ink displays. Neither does the IPad. But Apple seem to be doing a job of spinning it as an ebook reader, when it isn't. If you're happy with an LCD display and shorter battery life, then a netbook is more functional at a lower price in my opinion (and there are other tablets around too). I fail to see what advantage the IPad has over other LCD devices - but by not including them in this poll, it's going to be a biased survey I'm afraid

 

[Genocidicbunny]

The iPad isnt even close to an ebook reader. You need ideal conditions to use it as one, otherwise you end up with glare, eye strain and the like. Its also pretty heavy for an ebook reader -- 1.5lb may seem light, but watch how fast your arms get tired.

 

[Zelig]

The iPad isnt even close to an ebook reader. You need ideal conditions to use it as one, otherwise you end up with glare, eye strain and the like. Its also pretty heavy for an ebook reader -- 1.5lb may seem light, but watch how fast your arms get tired.

 

[civ_king]

iPad better than Kindle
http://www.nngroup.com/reports/mobile/ipad/ipad-usability.pdf

 

[Zelig]

iPad better than Kindle
http://www.nngroup.com/reports/mobile/ipad/ipad-usability.pdf

The Kindle is mentioned once in that entire 103 page article, specifically to mention that it was not tested.

 

[civ_king]

whoops wrong link
http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/07/05/ipad.wins.in.speed.ui.for.e.reading/

 

[Dida]

whoops wrong link
http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/07/05/ipad.wins.in.speed.ui.for.e.reading/

The study cited has sample size of 24, which should totally discredit the conclusion.

 

[Genocidicbunny]

whoops wrong link
http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/07/05/ipad.wins.in.speed.ui.for.e.reading/

So uh, how many of these people tried to use the iPad on the go? Sitting in a room with a table is all fun and games, but I can read on my laptop like that. What about on the subway (lots of glare!) or on the bus (even more glare!) or outside in the park?

Like I said, as a pure e-reader, the iPad sucks. In fact, it sucks in general.

 

[aimeeandbeatles]

I would get the kind made out of paper and ink.

 

[taper]

There are several conditions that must be met before I'll buy an ebook reader.
1. Standardized(preferably open) formats
2. Ability to easily transfer books to and from various devices, no matter who made it.
3. I can loan or sell any ebook at any time(First sale doctrine of copyright law). The LendMe feature on the BN Nook does not meet this, read the fine print if you think it does.
4. The ebook can not be deleted, changed, or any limitations added by the device manufacturer or copyright holder after purchase(looking at you, Kindle)
I'm not holding my breath for these conditions to come true, so I'll stick to paper books for now.