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Best reader - iPad vs. Kindle
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<blockquote data-quote="cwa107" data-source="post: 1179326" data-attributes="member: 24098"><p>Not if you're in the habit of buying used books. My wife is an avid reader and I've often thought about picking her up a Kindle or iPad as a gift. But what I noticed was, each time her book club selects a new title, she picks it up for a buck or two on Amazon in like-new condition. With shipping, it's usually less than $5. Far more economical than the typical $14-20 Amazon seems to charge for books I've looked into.</p><p></p><p>And it's even less of a value if you're in the habit of loaning or borrowing books. For the most part, that's just not possible with an eReader.</p><p></p><p>If your daughter travels frequently and likes to have a wide variety of books, it might make sense. But I think the Kindle, in particular, isn't the best value. At least the iPad can practically replace a laptop in terms of its versatility. So, you're not just getting a single-purpose device.</p><p></p><p>Just a few things to think about before you part with your hard-earned cash...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cwa107, post: 1179326, member: 24098"] Not if you're in the habit of buying used books. My wife is an avid reader and I've often thought about picking her up a Kindle or iPad as a gift. But what I noticed was, each time her book club selects a new title, she picks it up for a buck or two on Amazon in like-new condition. With shipping, it's usually less than $5. Far more economical than the typical $14-20 Amazon seems to charge for books I've looked into. And it's even less of a value if you're in the habit of loaning or borrowing books. For the most part, that's just not possible with an eReader. If your daughter travels frequently and likes to have a wide variety of books, it might make sense. But I think the Kindle, in particular, isn't the best value. At least the iPad can practically replace a laptop in terms of its versatility. So, you're not just getting a single-purpose device. Just a few things to think about before you part with your hard-earned cash... [/QUOTE]
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