Wednesday, 3 February 2010

Apple iPad vs Kindle DX

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February 3, 2010
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Apple iPad vs Kindle DX: Which is Better for Education?
If Apple's iPad doesn't succeed as a consumer electronics device, it may find a successful second career as an electronic textbook reader. The fledgling e-textbook market looks promising, and there's little competition aside from Amazon's Kindle DX. How do the two devices compare? - Jeff Bertolucci, PCWorld
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