Nothing But Reading Challenges discussion

Hey guys! I want your opinion on something. I'm thinking of buying an ipad mini. I've read books on my sister's iPad and didn't have any trouble, except that it's heavy to hold over your head. But I'm buying a mini iPad, so that won't be a problem.
What I wanted to ask is, is an ereader, like kobo glo, so much better than the ipad? Should I just get an ereader?

You cannot read an ipad in the sunlight an ereader you can. I have both and I would choose the ereader over the ipad anytime.

As always with that kind of question it depends what it is for.

If it is only for reading, I don't think anything beats an ereader. But if you also want the features of a tablet an iPad mini is most likely okay.

I haven't read books on my iPad yet and it is quite heavy compared to my ereader. Also as I have an ordinary iPad it is too big for my small handbag but my ereader fits perfectly.

Like Jane said, it depends on what you want/need to do for you.

I have an ipad, but it got to be too bulky to carry around, if I was also carting other things (textbooks,etc), the weight wasn't worth the time I spent commuting since I could just read on my phone. So I went smaller to a kindle e-reader, but then I realized that while it does have the benefit of reading in the sunlight, I couldn't do much else with it as I could do on the ipad or my phone.

So I sold my kindle and bought a Samsung tab 7 inch which is on the small side and easy to carry and has a lot more functions than an e-reader, and the downside is that not all apps are workable/same from apple to android. So I missed out on all apps I am familiar and use on my ipad, like my to do list and financial apps. So I am waiting for the new ipad mini to come out and I will pass down my Samsung to my youngest sister who likes using it to watch movies/shows.

So it just comes down to what you need out of it. If you want more features than just reading than I would suggest going for the ipad.

I'm a HUGE apple fan so iPad for sure. There's just sooo much you can do with the iPad with so many great apps. And if you have other apple products, you never have to worry about syncing or back up because iCloud does that all for you beautifully. I also really feel that apple truly does make quality products that last a really long time without any problems.

I'm gonna say that go halfway between; I personally have a Kindle Fire HD, and whilst it hasn't got a shiny apple on the back, it also does everything an iPad mini does. If you're looking for something to read on, that also gives you benefits like music, internet use, and apps, I highly recommend the Kindle Fire HD. It's a lovely size, and a lot cheaper.
I use my mum's iPad a lot, and just think it's a bit clunky, and the os is a bit annoying. I'm by no means bashing Apple here, by the way; I have a MacBook Pro which is the best bit of kit I've ever bought, but I feel that the iPad is a little behind the times these days in some aspects.

I am truly in love with my Kindle Fire!!!

A friend of mine use a ipad mini as a reader and she judt love it, size and all. I use my ipad and by the way I do read outside witnit. I just turn the setting on white on black and it works fine.

Don't forget to consider battery life. Daily charging with an iPad, every few weeks with an ereader with an eink screen.

I love ereader for reading. easier on the eyes, more comfortable to hold, longer battery life. I have a cheap tablet that I use for games and recipes, and a smart phone for all my other apps on the go.

Thanks for making this post I've been wondering the same things

I agree if you are wanting something just for reading, then an ereader is much better. If you won't be doing a lot of reading, and want more of a tablet that you can read on, then a ipad is fine.
I have both, but I read about 2-3 books per week which is why I wanted a kindle. Much easier on the eyes and you can use it outside in the sunshine, and as others have said, hardly needs charging

Ereader is my preference