by patmore
31. October 2010 14:31
Many people are reading books on electronic devices today. The number is growing every day with the introduction of cell phones offering ebook reading capabilities and of course with the introduction of Apple's Ipad. The Ipad has been released just recently. Is this something that you might considering purchasing if you want to read ebooks?
Without a doubt the size and feel of the Ipad makes it perfect for reading ebooks. It's definitely a perfect ebook reader because of its size and weight. It's a little heavier than a hardback but it can hold thousands of books making it great for reading.
The screen is the big complaint about using an iPad as an ebook reader. The problem is that the screen reflects the lighting in the room. You have to hold is in a way that it won't be reflecting any light that directly hits the screen. Other devices with electronic ink like the Kindle doesn't have this problem as these screens act like paper being seen even better in direct lighting.
The battery life is good enough for an ebook reader. It will last you most of the day if you are reading on this device. It's recommended to charge it once per day to make sure you have enough power the next day.
So which formats can you read on an Ipad?
The iPad has the advantage of being able to use a multitude of formats. The first one is of course Apple's own file format called iBook. You can get iBooks at Apple's own marketplace online.
You can also use the Kindle application. You might consider Kindle, because it has a much bigger selection than Apple's iBookstore. The application is free meaning that you will be able to use your iPad as a Kindle.
Another option is using a regular internet browser to read ebooks on Ipad. The browser can read HTML pages. There are thousands of books online in this format.
Other ebook publishers are interested in getting more readers. Many have applications coming to your iPad making it an even better device to read from.
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