Originally Posted by mynameisjim

If it's for reading books, get the Kindle. One thing people don't realize is that the Kindle uses e-paper and you can look at it all day long in any lighting condition without eye strain. An Ipad is basically a regular computer screen, your eyes will get tired reading long form on it, especially if you are somewhere that causes glare.

Kindle - Long form reading.

IPad - Short form reading.