YesÂterÂday mornÂing, I headÂed to the Palo Alto Apple Store, spent an hour waitÂing in line, then finalÂly gained entrance to the store. And who entered alongÂside me? Steve Jobs! An ausÂpiÂcious beginÂning. I left with a 32 gig iPad, took it home, and startÂed playÂing parÂticÂuÂlarÂly with the eBook readÂer. Here are my very earÂly impresÂsions:
15 months ago, I bought a KinÂdle and returned it. I just couldÂn’t read with it at night (a non-starter for me), and figÂured that Apple would evenÂtuÂalÂly get it right. Well, they largeÂly have. The iPad iniÂtialÂly feels a litÂtle heavy. But, it’s actuÂalÂly no heavÂier than your averÂage hardÂback book. Plus it’s fairÂly easy to hold. Score one for the iPad.
Then, when you fire up the eBook readÂer, you instantÂly like what you see. The fonts are crisp, and the images are in colÂor, which means that you can read chilÂdren’s books, comics and othÂer graphÂic intenÂsive texts. Plus, you can change the size and kind of the font. You can adjust the brightÂness of the screen. And, in some casÂes, you can even alter the backÂground colÂor of the screen. (Most of this you can’t do with the KinÂdle.) All of this conÂtributes to a readÂer-friendÂly screen that’s easy on the eyes. And, yes, I can read with this device at night. (ReadÂers make othÂer good obserÂvaÂtions in the comÂments below.)
How about buyÂing books for the iPad? Well, it’s pretÂty easy. Both Apple and AmaÂzon sell books for the device, with prices genÂerÂalÂly rangÂing between $9.99 and $12.99. Rather notably, they also offer access to a sizÂable colÂlecÂtion of free books in the pubÂlic domain. (You can get more freeÂbies here, too.) OverÂall, AmaÂzon has a much largÂer invenÂtoÂry, and their books tend to be cheapÂer. But othÂerÂwise these are pretÂty simÂiÂlar serÂvices. And, because Apple now has a far supeÂriÂor device, you have to wonÂder whether this is the beginÂning of a big shift in the book marÂket. In five years, AmaÂzon might not be quite the beheÂmoth it is today — someÂthing that’s probÂaÂbly letÂting Steve Jobs sleep easÂiÂer than Jeff Bezos at night.
A final point worth menÂtionÂing here: NeiÂther comÂpaÂny will let you have true ownÂerÂship over the books you buy. Both venÂdors lock down their books, dicÂtate the operÂatÂing enviÂronÂments in which you can read them, and conÂtrol the user interÂfaces that shape the readÂing expeÂriÂence. (PC World has more on that here.) You don’t have much ultiÂmate conÂtrol over the underÂlyÂing file. So the upshot is that you had betÂter like the iPad (or KinÂdle) readÂing expeÂriÂence before decidÂing to amass a large and costÂly library.
Now for a few ranÂdom obserÂvaÂtions:
1) The video genÂerÂalÂly looks great (unless, of course, it’s proÂduced in Flash). I was realÂly impressed with the qualÂiÂty of YouTube videos, and NetÂflix movies (free app here) stream over the iPad rather brilÂliantÂly.
2) On the downÂside, I found typÂing on the iPad to be rather difÂfiÂcult — even more so than typÂing on an iPhone. The device is large enough that it’s hard to stretch your finÂgers to reach varÂiÂous keys. Maybe I will get a hang of it. But, for now, it’s unwieldy.
3) The New York Times and Wall Street JourÂnal have develÂoped new apps for the iPad, and they delivÂer a pleasÂant readÂing expeÂriÂence, to be sure. But I don’t see this sudÂdenÂly makÂing conÂsumers any more (or less) willÂing to pay. The conÂcept of the iPad savÂing the newsÂpaÂper indusÂtry seems fairÂly overÂplayed, I’m sorÂry to say.
4) Is this a must-have device? Or just nice-to-have? Right now, I’m inclined toward the latÂter (and so is Slate). Aside from the eBook readÂer, your home comÂputÂer or smart phone can accomÂplish most of what the iPad can. HowÂevÂer, the iPad will rapidÂly difÂferÂenÂtiÂate itself. It will become a nice low-cost, portable comÂputÂer — one that lets you store data in the cloud, and proÂvides access to a large volÂume of cheap or free softÂware (at least more than your averÂage conÂsumer norÂmalÂly gets). Give it a year. Wait for the flood of apps to come. Wait for innoÂvÂaÂtive softÂware develÂopÂers to extract the potenÂtial of this machine, and wait for Apple to make the iPad lighter, cheapÂer, and even faster. Right now, it’s not a game changÂer. But it will be down the line.
Are you a new iPad ownÂer? Have any thoughts in genÂerÂal? Or parÂticÂuÂlarÂly about the eBook readÂer? Add them to the comÂments below, or send them our way. We look forÂward to hearÂing what you have to say …
Apple says this is not only an e‑book readÂer, but also a “proÂducÂtivÂiÂty tool”. But as far as I underÂstand (after readÂing the manÂuÂal here: http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/iPad_User_Guide.pdf ) it’s imposÂsiÂble to read pdf files othÂer than as e‑mail attachÂments or conÂvertÂed to e‑pub in a “real” comÂputÂer (downÂloadÂing from the web is a no-no?), *and* it’s imposÂsiÂble to copy text from web pages (such as the URL I pastÂed in here earÂliÂer) — so how exactÂly are we supÂposed to use the iPad as a proÂducÂtivÂiÂty tool?
Hi Dan, thanks for kickÂing off the disÂcusÂsion. Though earÂly days, this is a game changÂer in terms of how we navÂiÂgate, conÂsume, and how sites will design for this unique disÂplay and interÂacÂtion. There’s still room to grow for how we proÂduce and conÂtribute. Let’s just say that the Web has nevÂer looked betÂter than on this device. It’s like lookÂing at vinÂtage phoÂtogÂraÂphy at MoMA, gorÂgeousÂly framed and lit.
FocusÂing on iBooks, a few thoughts:
1) ProÂvidÂing a free starter book was very nice. That it is clasÂsic WinÂnie-the-Pooh with illusÂtraÂtions by Ernest H. ShepÂard is one of those thoughtÂful touchÂes. HavÂing recentÂly read this to my son, it’s great that this wonÂderÂful book will get renewed attenÂtion. The device as part of bedÂtime stoÂries — what a smart way to inteÂgrate with the famÂiÂly and conÂnect emoÂtionÂalÂly.
2) FlipÂping pages is intuÂitive and graceÂful. One excelÂlent detail — also utiÂlized in the Maps app — is the way text/imagery bleeds through the back of turnÂing pages. Very very cool. The slidÂer at botÂtom makes jumpÂing ahead/back easy. HowÂevÂer, I wish there were a way to flip-scan through using gesÂtures much like you would in a bookÂstore.
3) ChangÂing fonts is a nice option, though VerÂdana on most litÂerÂaÂture looks very wrong (VerÂdana is for the Web).
4) I wish there was a way to pinch-zoom into book covÂers on the shelf or even to “shut” the eBook to peruse. Book covÂers are art, often iconÂic, and help sell a book. Please don’t lose this imporÂtant aspect of books.
5) The iBookÂstore is a bit limÂitÂed, someÂwhat like an airÂport bookÂstore at launch. HowÂevÂer, they have BukowsÂki! Not my favorite RebecÂca SolÂnit (RivÂer of ShadÂows), but 3 othÂer titles. The choicÂes will only grow. Like you, I also wonÂder how Bezos feels about all this.
6) The free samÂples are pretÂty genÂerÂous. 25–50 iniÂtial pages of BukowsÂki, KerÂouac’s On The Road, etc.
7) The search withÂin feaÂture works very well. I quickÂly jumped to “Song of Myself” in Leaves of Grass. SearchÂing for just “song” is a very interÂestÂing glance of WhitÂman’s use of the word in his poetÂry.
WrapÂping up, peoÂple often like to pit hardÂcopy books to eBooks, eg., “you can’t curl up with a screen”, etc. This missÂes the point. eBooks are just anothÂer way to read. One imporÂtant excepÂtion: I think tablets will sinÂgle-handÂedÂly revive comÂic books. ’nuff said.
Thanks for the sumÂmaÂry. I would nevÂer underÂesÂtiÂmate the abilÂiÂty of apple to creÂate a game-changÂer, so I can’t speak to that. I realÂly think that will be based on peoÂple’s perÂcepÂtion of it rather than what it actuÂalÂly does. There’s no quesÂtion that it does enough to potenÂtialÂly domÂiÂnate, but so have many, many appliÂcaÂtions that failed to do so.
I would hapÂpiÂly buy an IPad in the future if it offers enough comÂpelling valÂue as I’m pretÂty agnosÂtic about apple. For now, I’ll stick with my lapÂtop and a dedÂiÂcatÂed ereadÂer. I’m curiÂous how a screen designed like theirs can be as easy on the eyes as e‑ink. Maybe it’s a matÂter of perÂsonÂal prefÂerÂence, but I know that most screens take a lot more out of my eyes than either the kinÂdle or a paper book. I love readÂing with the kinÂdle at night (with a small light of course).
Dan, good report. I find your opinÂions a bit fairÂer than some of the folks seedÂed with iPads. On your comÂment: “NeiÂther comÂpaÂny will let you have true ownÂerÂship over the books you buy”., I’m not sure we’ll see any valÂue in that in the comÂing future, and, maybe more to the point, we don’t have it now. If we’re comÂparÂing to a codex type pubÂliÂcaÂtion it would seem there’s no way to cut and paste either. Rights are difÂfiÂcult to exerÂcise in that case.
I think the real deal-breakÂer for me is how easÂiÂly you can read outÂdoors in sunÂlight. Have you tried this with your ipad? My KinÂdle is a joy to read outÂside, and requires only one hand to hold and turn pages for long periÂods of time. I can also make notes on my books while I’m readÂing on the KinÂdle.
The KinÂdle also has a bookÂstore that I can access from my comÂputÂer, as well as the abilÂiÂty to play mp3s while I read.
I could see posÂsiÂbly investÂing in the future, but I’m more impressed with my KinÂdle right now.
InterÂestÂing. ConÂsidÂerÂing the readÂer apps availÂable on most phones for free and the open source ones at that maybe the next review should be of someÂthing along that line. I am no fan of artiÂfiÂcial fruit so I am a bit biased. I have startÂed using an HTC Android device and have found the free ebook selecÂtion attached to some of the apps to be subÂstanÂtial. On top of that the abilÂiÂty to share them with friends and note copy paste etc. makes it a far preÂferred enviÂronÂment. Being able to read at night should be a no brainÂer. I am suprised at the Kindle’s lack in this area.
One doesÂn’t read paper books at night withÂout light either. Many of us preÂfer not to have flashÂlights from glowÂing screens shinÂing in our eyes.
When I bought the KinÂdle, I found that I had to use far more light than with a traÂdiÂtionÂal book. I cranked up every light in the room, plus added a book light, and the KinÂdle page still felt murky and dim. At a cerÂtain point, it just felt ridicuÂlous and I sent it back.
Dan
iPad is great prodÂuct. Skype is also planÂning to release its mesÂsenÂger for iPad. Read more at http://www.shoutingwords.com/skype-planning-to-release-its-messenger-for-ipad.html
“Both Apple and AmaÂzon sell books for the device, with prices genÂerÂalÂly rangÂing between $9.99 and $12.99.”
So is AmaÂzon sellÂing books in epub forÂmat? Or are you sayÂing that you can read AmaÂzon books on the iPad with the AmaÂzon ReadÂer app? If so did you see any difÂferÂences in funcÂtionÂalÂiÂty between the iBooks and AmaÂzon ReadÂer?
I’m returnÂing my ipad. It is nothÂing more than an expenÂsive interÂface to the Apple store (itunes and ibooks) since you canÂnot transÂfer your own files (txt, doc, pdf or othÂerÂwise) to the ipad it is useÂless for anyÂthing but buyÂing from apple — that sucks! so Apple’s greed and short-sightÂedÂness, in my opinÂion, turns out to be the ipad killer.
dfranÂcis is wrong. You can transÂfer files using iTunes. Just like on the iPhone.
I don’t know what files you’re referÂring to but you can’t transÂfer any ebooks whatÂsoÂevÂer and as far as mp3s go I have my mp3 playÂer and don’t need a 700 dolÂlar (plus) Ipad to play music.
Hi Dan,
Great review. Can you check ebooks out from the library on the iPaD? I have a Sony E ReadÂer and love being able to downÂload library books. I was surÂprised when my friend with a KinÂdle couldÂn’t check books out. I was wonÂderÂing if you can with the IPaD?
There’s no way I’m ever, ever buyÂing a “readÂer” that charges monÂey for the conÂtent but won’t let me cut-and-paste from it withÂout restricÂtions. As a non-ficÂtion writer, that’s more than half the point of these devices.
These f–kers are simÂply gougÂing peoÂple.
Great post; a few (rough) notes on my expeÂriÂences folÂlow.
– I realÂly like the keyÂboard. I can touch type 60 wpm in landÂscape mode (about 20wpm less than on a regÂuÂlar keyÂboard; see a simÂiÂlar expeÂriÂence to mine here: http://www.cultofmac.com/video-super-fast-touch-typing-on-the-ipad/36654). And I can thumb type in landÂscape or porÂtrait at about 25wpm (same as the iphone). I’ve tried a lot of tablets and this is the first one I’ve been able to touch-type on. (And it’s the first one that’s been usable at all in fact — tablets have traÂdiÂtionÂalÂly been cursed because they’re too slow to proÂvide a seamÂless expeÂriÂence; WinÂdows is not designed for a touch expeÂriÂence; non-capacÂiÂtive touch-screens were nevÂer senÂsiÂtive enough (and until recentÂly required a styÂlus); and batÂtery life was horÂriÂble. I went through a numÂber of modÂels lookÂing for someÂthing to read and annoÂtate pdfs on withÂout frusÂtraÂtion — withÂout the thing freezÂing up when tryÂing to run Adobe ProÂfesÂsionÂal, withÂout freÂquent wrong clicks and failed annoÂtaÂtions, etc. No go. I’m lookÂing forÂward to seeÂing how well the HP Slate, Dell Streak, and Notion Ink hanÂdle all of these issues).
– I use iAnÂnoÂtate to read and annoÂtate pdfs on the iPad (and iphone). HighÂlightÂing, inkÂing, underÂlinÂing, etc. It’s superb, and syncs wireÂlessÂly both ways to your home comÂputÂer so you can access any pdf and then sync the annoÂtatÂed verÂsion back wireÂlessÂly after editÂing. Also, you can use it to save, open, and edit any pdf email attachÂment. UnforÂtuÂnateÂly, it’s not able to open pdfs downÂloaded from the Web yet — it should be able to do this, and I’m hopÂing this probÂlem be fixed in an update.
– Word docÂuÂments attached to emails and downÂloaded from the web can be saved/opened/edited in Pages. And conÂtra wordÂword (first comÂment), you can in fact copy and paste text from the Web; so you could copy into quickÂofÂfice, Pages, or some othÂer app and read/annotate to your heart’s conÂtent (I do this all the time on the iphone). There’s also InstapaÂper, a great way to save and read web pages latÂer that unforÂtuÂnateÂly doesÂn’t allow annoÂtaÂtion.
– I use both the KinÂdle app and the iBooks app. I also have a kinÂdle device. I realÂly didÂn’t think that an LCD screen could comÂpete with e‑ink (eye-fatigue), but I’m rethinkÂing that. iBooks is a superb expeÂriÂence, and there are plenÂty of free non-DRM’ed books that you can downÂload. And have tons of etexts that are easÂiÂly conÂvertÂed into .epubs and transÂferred to the iPad (I’ve done that with a few withÂout any probÂlems). FurÂther, you can copy and paste from non-DRM’d texts. For DRM’d texts I would stick to the kindle/kindle app — more annoÂtaÂtion capaÂbilÂiÂties and the abilÂiÂty to copy and paste pasÂsages (not to menÂtion sync across mulÂtiÂple devices).
– A note to dfranÂcis above — yes, you can transÂfer epubs, pdfs, docs, etc. to the ipad at will — unforÂtuÂnateÂly it’s not immeÂdiÂateÂly obviÂous how to do that, but googling the topÂic will quickÂly show you how; addiÂtionÂalÂly, the relÂeÂvant third-parÂty apps also proÂvide means of wireÂless transÂfer that bypass itunes if you like.
– I’m waitÂing for the iPad verÂsion of quickÂofÂfice, which on my iPhone allows me to edit docÂuÂments (doc, xls, ppt) that I’ve stored in DropÂbox (and saves back to the servÂer autoÂmatÂiÂcalÂly); I use DropÂbox to sync files across all my comÂputÂers and to the cloud. (And there’s a free dropÂbox app to view any of these files, includÂing pdfs — but I use the aforeÂmenÂtioned proÂgrams because I need to be able to edit).
– I use iTeleÂport VNC (and logÂmein igniÂtion) to remoteÂly conÂtrol my deskÂtop comÂputÂer and use any appliÂcaÂtion on it from my iPad (and it gives me access to all three of my monÂiÂtors).
– OverÂall: I’m very hapÂpy with the iPad. The interÂface is a game-changÂer — beauÂtiÂful, a pleaÂsure to use, and I think the first realÂly usable tablet. It’s not for mulÂtiÂtaskÂing and work-work unless you want to do that via remote deskÂtop (I can hardÂly stand to use a lapÂtop for those purÂposÂes — I need a deskÂtop and mulÂtiÂple monÂiÂtors). But for readÂing, surfÂing the Web, takÂing notes, blogÂging, watchÂing movies, lisÂtenÂing to music, gamÂing, and even writÂing the novÂel — absoluteÂly.
Hi Sheryl,
I actuÂalÂly don’t know the answer to that quesÂtion. But when I find out, I will ping you.
Hi Michael,
I take your point. As you can tell from my post, I have some mixed feelÂings about the iPad, espeÂcialÂly on this front. The fact that you can’t fulÂly own and conÂtrol the text you buy is a major probÂlem, though I susÂpect this will evenÂtuÂalÂly change. Apple is (mildÂly) pushÂing to get rid of DRM for music. HopeÂfulÂly they will do the same for etexts.
Dan
Hi Dan,
great review! PretÂty much jives with my first impresÂsion tryÂing it out live. The apple store in Palo Alto was less crowdÂed last night, but Stevee Jobs was conÂspicÂuÂousÂly absent.
I did not buy one. HowÂevÂer.…
I was impressed with the eBook funcÂtions, even if it did nothÂing else, would conÂsidÂer getÂting it down the road (maybe rev 3.0).
CouÂple of quesÂtion I have for you:
Can you annoÂtate the books in the epub forÂmat (the ones in the apple library).
Can you tap into the vast google open domain book library? If find the google forÂmat on my comÂputÂer incredÂiÂbly cumÂberÂsome to read and navÂiÂgate.
If yoy downÂload one of these google books (will it let you), is it straigt pdf? One huge file? Or Is it being conÂvertÂed into epub forÂmat? Or is it the same clunky forÂmat that google uses for online viewÂing? Can you annoÂtate and search these?
Some ranÂdom obserÂvaÂtions to close:
I wish they would make the botÂtom flat so it will hold still and not wigÂgle arond while you are fumÂbling with that keyÂboard.
How do you find he inserÂtion point withÂout a mouse? Can you use a blueÂtooth mini mouse with it?
I am a cat perÂson. I hate using the track pad on my lapÂtop. I will nevÂer conÂsidÂer a world withÂout mice..
eva
I like the most parts of IPAD. I conÂsidÂer it is a mulÂtiÂmeÂdia disÂplay platÂform rather than a replaceÂment of netÂbook or KinÂdle. I still use my KinÂdle for ebooks simÂply for the e‑Ink screen, which is much easÂiÂer for my eye for long hour readÂing espeÂcialÂly after 10 hours of starÂing the monÂiÂtor at work. The lighter weight of KinÂdle is anothÂer plus. I don’t enjoy holdÂing the Ipad for more than 30 mins of readÂing withÂout someÂthing to supÂport the weight. ComÂpare to a netbook/laptop, the Ipad is defÂiÂniteÂly not a replaceÂment. Its more on disÂplayÂing things rather than creÂatÂing. Yes it has thouÂsands of apps but most of them are not on the same proÂfesÂsionÂal levÂel as the apps on a lapÂtop. As for the video part, I am not crazy about watchÂing movies on a 9″ screen with mono speakÂer. HowÂevÂer, despite all the shortÂcomÂings, it is a very nice addiÂtion to your gadÂgets as a mulÂtiÂmeÂdia disÂplayÂer. It is beauÂtiÂful to show phoÂtos to your friends and famÂiÂly. It has the best PDF readÂing expeÂriÂence as a portable device (if install GoodReadÂer for Ipad). ReadÂing PDF/Comics/Magazines are the main reaÂson for me to keep it. I hope in the future it can supÂport Flash which will greatÂly open up its usage for web browsÂing. Web cam would be a nice addiÂtion for video conÂferÂence. AnothÂer huge potenÂtial for Ipad is to use it as a travÂel guide!
Ipad is not a hype.Millions are sold in less than a month and demand will increase in a few month.
Thanks for postÂing the info about PDFs on iPads. More and more peoÂple are askÂing “how-to” and we agree GoodreadÂer works well on the iPad for QuiÂetÂGuides, guidÂed tours (like ebooks with images) for mobile.
I agree with the folks who buy the iPad, take it home, and realÂize too late what they have in their hands. It has beauÂtiÂful aesÂthetÂics, but deep down it’s an immaÂture device. More like a proof of conÂcept. The conÂcept is that Steve Jobs can sell anyÂthing. What you’re holdÂing is not much more than a pet rock. It has so many limÂiÂtaÂtions, that for just about anyÂthing except the most basic kind of stand-alone games, the device is seriÂousÂly impaired. Right now it’s a fad. VerÂsion 2.0, maybe 3.0 will probÂaÂbly get it right. I think it’s one of the best digÂiÂtal picÂture frames on the marÂket. Add blueÂtooth and it would win hands down.
the i pad can do anyÂthing i love it so much
I purÂchased an iPad last week, and I have to say I’m very pleased with it. I priÂmarÂiÂly purÂchased it to replace a FujitÂsu tablet I was using and although the tablet PC is more funcÂtionÂal, I love to read, and buyÂing a dedÂiÂcatÂed ebook readÂer didÂn’t make sense. I did find a site that offers unlimÂitÂed ebook downÂloads for a flat fee…
http://www.ipadebooksunlimited.com
Great review, thanks for sharÂing this inforÂmaÂtion. GetÂting ebooks from AmaÂzon and itunes makes it that much easÂiÂer.
I like my iPad. Of course, it is a 1st gen prodÂuct and as such has some limÂiÂtaÂtions. Give it a few iterÂaÂtions and I could see it being a noteÂbook replaceÂment for some peoÂple. To the perÂson comÂplaint about not being able to copy text out of iBooks. You can copy text from non-DRM books. It is only DRM books that you can’t copy text from. Thank the pubÂlishÂers for that.
I myself an a recent Nook ownÂer, which so far I am very pleased with. I perÂsonÂalÂly enjoy havÂing the dedÂiÂcatÂed device so that when I read, I focus strictÂly on readÂing and do not have the tempÂtaÂtion to wanÂder onto someÂthing else. I have seen the iPad, its very nice, but from the peoÂple I know that have and use them, for most it has become just and overÂpriced toy unforÂtuÂnateÂly. The prodÂuct has capaÂbilÂiÂties, but I don’t think the majorÂiÂty of buyÂers quite get that yet.
My reaÂsons for not going with the iPad in genÂerÂal, was the lack of scalÂaÂbilÂiÂty in Apple prodÂucts. Apple creÂates a prodÂuct, they know you will want to replace when they creÂate anothÂer one. In essence, for each iterÂaÂtion of an Apple prodÂuct, you are payÂing for the same prodÂuct over and over. They got the ecoÂnomÂics of sellÂing elecÂtronÂics down pat imo. But I like my Nook, because I have native access to mulÂtiÂple ebook forÂmats and can upgrade how much storÂage my device has and even replace the batÂtery if ever needÂed. I won’t need to buy anothÂer one, just because they decide to add more storÂage.
But to each their own. If you enjoy your purÂchase, then you made a wise purÂchase.
I’m using KinÂdle for PC while awaitÂing a real KinÂdle DX and wonÂderÂing it any eReadÂer will work for me. Is the iPad much betÂter? Should I return the KinÂdle and purÂchase a difÂferÂent eReadÂer?
I want to read as I do on the comÂputÂer, i.e, scroll line-by-line instead of page-by-page, copy-and-paste interÂestÂing pasÂsages so I can incorÂpoÂrate in attribÂuted writÂings. EasÂiÂly cnp pubÂlishÂing inforÂmaÂtion as citaÂtions for papers.
I want to be able to print what I have writÂten (KinÂdle will save my “notes” or highÂlights but doesÂn’t seem to perÂmit printÂing).
And I want to be able to conÂnect the eReadÂer to a comÂputÂer or, at least, a monÂiÂtor and a printÂer.
Can iPad work this way? How about the KinÂdle or the Sony eReadÂer?
Thanks for your help.
MG
iPad is much betÂter than othÂer eReadÂers. Some docÂtors even used in Surgery as a disÂplay for the camÂera inside body, cool GadÂget.
You can email epubs and pdfs to yourÂself and then read on the iPhone or iPad either by openÂing from the email or selectÂing the option to open in iBooks — simÂple!
oh and if you don’t have ebooks in pdf or epub — just use a conÂvertÂer such as CalÂiÂbre (free) it will conÂvert any forÂmat to any forÂmat :o)
I need to know if I buy an ebook, and load it onto say my laptop,will I be able to edit the pages,add my own comments,etc,save changes,for future studies,regards David.
This was a actuÂalÂly fanÂtasÂtic post. In theÂoÂry I’d like to write like this also – takÂing time and genÂuine effort to make a good post… but what can I say… I proÂcrasÂtiÂnate alot and nevÂer seem to get someÂthing carÂried out. best mp4 to avi conÂvertÂer.
It’s amazÂing to hear your descripÂtion about the iPad, I may get one latÂer.
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UnlimÂitÂed eBooks for the iPad
hi, I’m a totalÂly new Ipad user, in fact have always had PC. Can I transÂfer epub forÂmat ebooks from ipad2 to my sony readÂer? havÂing to manÂage new techÂnolÂoÂgy scares me…
Heya, I have thought about purÂchasÂing the appliÂcaÂtion DubÂTurÂbo BeatÂmakÂer and was hopÂing anyÂbody could give me an actuÂal bona fide tesÂtiÂmoÂny of the appliÂcaÂtion. Most of the interÂnet webÂsites that proÂvide opinÂions are litÂerÂalÂly affilÂiÂate webÂsites adverÂtisÂing the softÂware and so i doubt that the user reviews are repÂutable. Thanks a lot in advance for any insight any indiÂvidÂual can proÂvide.
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