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Presenting a feature-for-feature Kindle vs iPad review, which gadget will likely win hands down? Without a doubt, the Apple iPad, with its recent much hyped about launch, is the “in” thing at present. Hardcore Apple consumers can scarcely wait to get their hands on one as the WiFi models are likely to ship in late March, and the 3G models are to be delivered starting April. When that time comes, we will no doubt see long lines in front of every Apple store just like what transpired with the release of the iPhone.

But what of the ebook reading devices like the Amazon Kindle and the Sony Reader?  The ereader has slowly become a mainstream consumer device, with the Kindle getting the bigger share of the market. Seeing the potential of such a device however, many such ebook readers have also been released of late, with most of them sporting practically the same features as that of the Kindle. Now with the entry of tablet PCs like the iPad which can also ably perform as an ebook reader, the gadget demand may shift  to multi-functional devices. So, is the iPad poised to take over the ereader market? Let’s weigh the significant elements.

First off, the negatives. The iPad will only be associated with Apple’s own ebook store. While getting an iPad is a smart move for those who are still thinking of buying an ebook reading gadget, if you already own plenty of ebooks, you won’t be able to dump them in the iPad. Actual ebook costs are still for confirmation, but there’s word that buying iBooks in the Apple ebook store is going to run you around $12.99 and $14.99. This can be slightly steep if you have to start from scratch. Plus, Amazon’s ebooks continue to retail at $9.99 apiece.
 
Still, purchasing an iPad has its own share of advantages, being a device able to perform a lot of functions. You will be able to use this oversized iPhone lookalike, sans the “phone”, to view high-def movies, watch your favorite TV shows, do online browsing, and play games on a 9.7 inch IPS touch screen. Sticking with Apple standards, the resolution and color is superb, and it comes with your choice of 16-GB, 32-GB or 64-GB internal memory. With such storage capacity, the Library will hold a lot of books, which are cleverly displayed on a “book shelf” design. With one simple tap, you can choose your ebook, and read it on the high-resolution, LED back-lit screen. Depending on your storage and connectivity preferences, prices start out at $499 and end at $829. It does have special apps created specially for the iPad, and you’ll have access to many of the 140,000 other apps at the App Store.

On the other hand, the Kindle is a device intended for the user’s most relaxing and easy reading experience in mind. Unlike the LCD screen of the iPad, the Kindle, like the current batch of ebook readers, utilizes e-ink display, which many say, is still best for reading for longer periods of time. The Kindle’s battery can last up to two weeks without recharging, so it could also make the ideal traveling companion. The 6-inch model is priced at $259, while the 9.7-inch Kindle DX costs $489.

So which gadget gets our nod in this Kindle vs iPad comparison? Certainly for the gadget geek, the iPad will fit perfectly alongside his MacBook Pro, AirPort Express, Magic Mouse and its smaller counterpart in looks, the iPhone. Jobs and his staff have created yet another brilliant product for the dedicated Apple user. But for the booklover just looking to read in the most conjucive “environment” and have little need for all of the other extra features, the Kindle ebook reader remains to be the best choice on the market today.