Why New Kindles Will Supplement, Not Replace, My iPad
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As much as I’m tied into Apple’s ecosystem for hardware and apps, my e-book loyalty lies with Amazon.com. A big reason for that is when it comes to e-books, I like the flexibility that comes with a vendor that makes it easy for me to read my books on any device. And that’s a big part of why I’m interested in Amazon’s new offerings.
My recent experiences during a major power outage showed to me the one big downside to going 100 percent digital on books: When your battery dies, you can’t read a book, even in the daylight. Plus, the iPad was a little too large to just toss in my pocket when I left the house. Some people can’t leave the house without a pack of smokes; I can’t leave without a book.