I'll personally be waiting for the next generation at least. I would want features of both a tablet and e-reader device in one. Good move on Amazon though! If they could sell their devices in say, Wal-mart, they'd probably rule the world!

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I agree with Timonius. Both devices are half-way towards a true functional device. I'll be a lot more interested in what's around as well as pricing in 2-3 years time.

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I am a Kindle user, I have an iphone and I read books on both devices. When I want to read for an extended period of time I always go to the Kindle because it offers a better reading experience, largely due to the screen. The e-ink is easier on the eyes over an extended period. I also like the fact that it travels well and can go as much as two weeks without charging when I am traveling because it only uses power to change pages, not to maintain the screen, as long as I have the wireless turned off. I use my iphone more for communications and games. Most of my iphone reading is done while I'm waiting in an office or some other occasion when I will only be reading for a short period of time and I don't have my Kindle with me.

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I have both a Kindle and an iPad (running the made-for-iPad Kindle app). Honestly, I can't imagine using my Kindle much anymore. The Kindle app is pretty sweet, and I don't notice much difference between the iPad screen and e-ink, unless I really put nose up to the screen. And while I know that the backlight of LCD screens bother some people, it doesn't seem to bother me much, even after reading for hours at a time. The only difference I really notice is the weight difference. While the iPad's 1.5lbs isn't much, it's noticeably more than the Kindle's 10.2 ounces. Amazon's selection and prices are still better than Apple's right now, so only time will tell. I'm sure Amazon isn't that concerned because it's on the books that they make money, not the hardware.

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