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Apple iPad 3 Wi-Fi 16 GB
by Dezzymandius
I bought my iPad over a year ago and it still functions as well as it did when I first purchased it. I honestly can say that I can't live without it and don't spend a day without using it.
So what makes it so great?
Because no matter what type of person you are you'll find some use for it.
You like games? There ... are thousands of great quality game at the push of a button in numerous genres. Ranging between strategyto simulation and much more. The great thing about this is that although some you have to pay for the majority are very cheap and even if you don't want to pay there are still hundreds of free ones to choose from. Personally I find the games a great way to distress myself when things get a little hard to handle. I am a great fan of the virtual families app!!
Not a game person? Well there's more, for those who like music it is a portal to any type of music you favour. You don't even need to buy off iTunes! Although I do because I find it easier there are various apps that will provide you with free music. The speakers are good too, I love blasting tunes from my iPad when I'm doing bits around the house.
Like to write? Yep, there's apps for that too. As a student I use to use the notepad to write notes in lectures so I didn't need to use a pen and get hand cramps. I also did I could type alot faster than I write normally so it saved alot of time.
Andas for it's camera, it's great, easy to use and does the job well. Personally I prefer the iPhone camera but if I'm holding the iPad and need to take a photo, I know a can and the photos are pretty good quality to.
Overall I find the iPad, easy to use with clear cut settings an no wushu washy overly complex procedures. It's synced to all my apple products so my music is shared, I used to every day whether I want to update my status, upload a picture, watch a video or even write a review.
I would definitely recommend this purchase.
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Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch
by veniepie
Recently there has been an offer on the Nook Simple Touch. The offer being thus; the price has recently been lowered for a short period of time to encourage digital reading.
The price I got all four of my recent Nook Simple Touches for was £29 each which was subsequently purchased from the official Nook website. Already owning ... both an Ipad and original Kindle Touch I was quite impressed with e-readers (if not a little frustrated by the Kindle's lack of touch sensitive responsiveness) and wanted to buy the Nook e-readers for up and coming birthday presents thinking they would only be comparable to my Kindle and far less superior. I was so wrong! The Nook Simple Touch is absolutely Fab. To be honest it is far better than my Kindle Touch. The Nook Simple Touch has a screen is far more responsive than my Kindle e-reader and more in line with responsive touch qualities I would associate with my Ipad. I am very impressed. I would buy a Nook Simple Touch for myself but alas; at the moment they seem to be out of stock on the Nook website.
Another advantage I would say the Nook has over the Kindle is the simple fact that Amazon advertise on their Kindle News stand magazines; however, I am yet to be able to buy a magazine via the Kindle News Stand however search as much as you like you will be hard pushed to find the magazine you want let alone be able to buy it. The Nook has a simple shop interface and purchasing magazines and newspapers is brilliant. As soon as I can I am throwing away my kindle Touch and one for myself. I am so jealous I brought everyone a Nook in my family for their birthday's this month thinking I could swan around with my better branded e reader and now I am the one shame faced. Absolutely 10 star device that I have yet to find fault with.
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Amazon Kindle Ink Display
by KaraJane
My first kindle was a 3G keyboard edition, when the screen broke I decided to buy this cheaper version instead since I found that in reality I never used the keyboard. I also chose to just buy the basic WiFi version as there was never any need for the 3G function. I usually buy a whole load of books in one go and download either through ... my computer or more frequently via my home WiFi network. Even when abroad I always managed to find a source of free WiFi to download more books! Therefore I do not see the need for 3G model.
I like the lack of a backlight since it doesn't tire your eyes like staring at a screen does, and it is also good for reading in the outdoors. If you wanted to read at night Amazon sell lights built into covers for reasonable prices to get around that issue.
My use of the kindle is leisure use, mainly on holidays. Can store more books than I could even think of! A great investment, especially with airline luggage allowances dwindling I can still take loads of books with me without having to leave my shoes at home!
My only qualm with the Kindle is the fragility of the screen. My first one broke which I attributed to it not being transported in a case and getting crushed, however my second kindle (this model) was in a leather case and broke after being knocked off a relatively low bedside table, would not have expected such a significant fall to break it. Replacement screens are expensive, and my Kindle was out of warranty so I ended up buying a new one, which now 3 months on is still in working condition!
Amazon e-books are usually good value for money, especially when sales are on, however double check that you cant get the actual hard copy cheaper - certain supermarkets tend to be cheaper for paperbacks occasionally! But a wide range is available, and quick to download and browse. Easy to purchase.
Once an ebook is purchased it can be viewed on other kindles or devices using kindle app (eg iphone, ipad) that are registered with the amazon account which is very handy.
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