Kindle DX
Most if not everyone knows Kindle as an electronic book. Its display offers a realistic view of the insides of books that you'd feel as if you're reading a real book, only thinner and lighter. I'll get straight to the point and give you some important benefits and limitations that the Kindle has.
Benefits
You can read under direct sunlight with no glare. Reading it under the sunlight does not affect the display.
Free 3G wireless - meaning you can download anytime, anywhere, without having to look for Wi-Fi hotspots.
Its built-in PDF reader allows you to carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go. This includes a zoom capability as well.
Its auto-rotating screen auto-rotates the display from portrait to landscape and vice versa as you turn the device. This is useful when you're viewing maps, tables, and web pages.
With its text-to-speech feature, Kindle DX can read magazines, blogs, newspapers, books and such like out loud to you, unless the book's right holder made the feature unavailable.
Limitations
No password protect. May be a problem for people who would put business documents etc. and are clumsy.
Too big to handle with one hand. Unless you have giant hands, you may find it annoying.
Keyboard position is poor. Too tiny that typing mistakes are unavoidable.
Lack of folders. Searching for files, books etc. can be frustrating as the organising of files are poor.
No page numbers. It'd be hard to track where you left off, unless of course if you have an impressive memory.
Its auto-rotating screen auto-rotates the display from portrait to landscape and vice versa as you turn the device. This is useful when you're viewing maps, tables, and web pages.
With its text-to-speech feature, Kindle DX can read magazines, blogs, newspapers, books and such like out loud to you, unless the book's right holder made the feature unavailable.
Limitations
No password protect. May be a problem for people who would put business documents etc. and are clumsy.
Too big to handle with one hand. Unless you have giant hands, you may find it annoying.
Keyboard position is poor. Too tiny that typing mistakes are unavoidable.
Lack of folders. Searching for files, books etc. can be frustrating as the organising of files are poor.
No page numbers. It'd be hard to track where you left off, unless of course if you have an impressive memory.
iPad 2
The iPad2. Thinner, lighter and faster than the iPad. However, not all have been improved, although some features have been added. Like before, I'll just get straight to the benefits and limitations of the iPad 2.
Benefits
Face Time. The front and back camera allows video recording.
Free engraving if bought from the Apple online store. But do read on. This is a cause of a problem.
Full screen zoom magnification is offered.
Similar to Kindle, it won't get hot or overheat, letting you browse comfortably.
Similar to Kindle, you can use it in any position - unlike a laptop where you'd have to find a seat.
Limitations
If you order your iPad 2 with free engraving from the online store, you will not be able to return it.
Very fragile.
Videos are not clear.
Lack of expandability.
There may be unexpected, hidden charges.
Conclusion
I think everyone would agree that both the devices have their own pros and cons. I would recommend you to consider your options before using your money to buy any of these two. The last thing you'd want is to buy something and end up being frustrated. Whatever you choose is up to you. Happy browsing!
