The iPad vs. The Kindle

So technology lovers have formed different opinions on may on the popular portable electronic devices. Among these argued factors is the digital reader or the iPad. The iPad is a touchscreen portable computer that allows access to the internet, the ability to read electronic documents, play music, use the many different applications possible on the iPad offered by apple and numerous other features from photo editing to astronomy navigation. On the other hand, the kindle offers the top in a digital reader. The new kindle has connected in internet and the ability to access and edit word and pdf documents. The kindle as with the ipad comes with a 3G option, the biggest differentiating factor in the connect-ability of the two devices is in the contact to connect to 3G. The Kindle offers unlimited 3G without any monthly cost. The user just pays an additional $50 upon purchase and they have access to the internet for life. The iPad on the other hand charges a monthly data plan through a cellular company. This differential is a huge difference between the two options. When looking at the two portable devices it in large depends on the user and what he or she is wanting to use the device for. If the user is mainly focused on reading and word based functions, the Kindle is more functional and has a much smaller price tag. If a user wants a all around computing device that can do basic functions that almost any computer can do the iPad is more along the lines the user would be interested. The price tag is much higher for the iPad though at an additional 300-500 dollars depending on the version of the device desired. If I was to pick a device for free I would have to go with the iPad, but in looking at price and function in terms of what I have already technology wise in an iPhone and MacBook, I would choose the Kindle. For school purposes the Kindle is perfect and offers high function at a lower cost.