So which one is better, iBooks or Kindle for iPad?
This is the basic library view of iBooks.
Very graphic and library-like.
You really feel like youhavebooks.
you’re able to easily sort your books and delete them to customize your library.
Its all very immediate and convenient.
If you want to read, you need books.
As for the reading experience, iBooks tries to imitate a real book “pages” and all.
These are the default parameters iBook comes with.
The menu icons are there unless you tap the page in a specific way to make them go away.
Generally, I found myself reading with them there more often than not.
You dont get a lot of context with them.
you could tap a result to go to that page, and the result will be highlighted.
While reading, you’re free to long tap on any word.
The highlight looks very real, almost like a real marker!
You will also see your highlights and notes here.
Kindle For iPad
Kindle for iPadis a free download from the app store.
you’re able to use it in addition to a regular Kindle or as a substitute.
The main library is dark and pleasant.
It feels very eBookish.
If you want books, youd need to register the Kindle with a Kindle account.
It will then be synchronized and youll get all your books.
it’s possible for you to get more books on Amazon, or download .mobi files.
The simplest way to upload these is to e-mail them to yourself.
I couldnt find a way to search for books in the library.
This is the default reading experience.
Turn pages by tapping the screen lightly.
If you want, you’ve got the option to even cancel the annoying page-turn animation.
Its just a white screen with words.
To make it even better you’re able to play with the options.
You cant change the font, though, so whatever comes, youre stuck with it.
Searching within a book is easy and quick and you get a full context for every query.
Again, tapping a result will take you to the appropriate page.
You will also get an automatic dictionary definition at the bottom of the page.
One of the best features in Kindle for iPad: you’re able to read white on black.
you’re free to also make the font pretty darn big.
(check outthis postto find out how to do this for iBooks).
Its also slick and easy to use and the library and annotations tools are great.
But when it comes to the reading experience, I choose the Kindle hands down.
For me, nothing beats the minimalistic feel of seeing nothing but words.
And the night reading the future really is here!
