Review of IPad Vs Kindle Vs Netbooks

Now that the iPad has been released people who were thinking of buying a Kindle as well as those thinking of buying a netbook have paused to consider which is best suited for them. Just so as to provide some clarity on this debate that may go on in the minds of those who are in such a quandary here is a comparison between the three devices - Apple's iPad, Amazon's Kindle and the Netbook.

First and foremost, Apple products have that special appeal attached to them just like the iPod and the iPhone had proved earlier. It becomes a status symbol to own a new Apple product as soon as possible after it is released. On the other hand, Kindle belongs to Amazon which also has a loyal following of serious readers who have been buying Amazon's products especially their printed books and ebooks.

With functions ranging from internet browsing, photo viewing, music and video playing capabilities to calendar, contacts and a spotlight search, the iPad may seem to give the netbook a run for its money. But the iPad lacks a camera, flash and something as essential as USB ports which are basic features on some of the mid-range netbooks. It even uses the Apple OS which has made many people dismiss it as a larger version of the iPod Touch. The netbook may be found to be more functional for common usage as expected out of such devices. The only major difference that the iPad makes is with the sheer slimness of the device as compared to the chunkiness of the netbook. The Kindle though may be even more basic but offers a good utility for serious readers who do not wish to be distracted with much else while they are reading.

The iPad does not replace the laptop while travelling and neither can you put it in your pocket like the iPod. This means it will be another piece of luggage which you will have to lug around. The Kindle's 6 inch screen may not be backlit but is easier to carry around and put into a bag besides being friendlier to the eyes. The biggest advantage of the Kindle is that it is the closest experience to reading a printed book for readers. The e-ink display of the Kindle is preferred by many because it closely emulates paper while the LCD display of the iPad may actually cause a strain for the eyes.
Though Kindle does have an astonishing 400000 titles in its library, the iPad can run Kindle apps of the iPhone as well as other Bookstore apps which will eventually increase the book selection capabilities of the iPad.
However, when compared to many popular netbooks the iPad does not have the same advantage of price, screen size, and storage. Also, the iPad is not multifunctional and lacks the ease of typing on an actual keyboard like you can on a netbook.

With what has been written about above it may seem that the Kindle and the netbook are going to hold their ground. However, price has a great say in influencing buying decisions and if either of the devices drops their price then it will sway a lot of customers into buying that device.