Why I’m Buying a Kindle and NOT an Ipad
For years I was the only “well known” information marketer who had a MAC. I used to get a lot of grief. Now, all of the OTHER folks are following suit and following my lead. Nice. Too bad I didn’t buy stock when I bought my first Apple computer. Don’t remind me!
So, as an obvious Apple devotee, why am I am about to take delivery (hopefully tomorrow) of my new Kindle? Seems odd for a MAC guy, right?
Not really. Here are my reasons.
First, I already have a nice Macbook Pro. I use this computer even at home. Unless I’m working on editing videos, I sit the notebook on my lap, like I am now and use it. My desktop is used for video editing for the most part. So, I really don’t need the functions that the Ipad has OTHER than the ebook reader.
Given that I would only be using the Ipad for reading ebooks, for the most part, it seems like overkill.
I do a lot of reading. It’s very easy for me to justify having a separate device JUST for reading. It is lighter and more compact than the Ipad. I can easily see traveling with both my MacBook Pro AND the new Kindle. I could NOT see traveling with both my Ipad AND the notebook.
Here’s my plan. IF I ever do get an Ipad, I will buy one AFTER it has a good camera on it. This will allow me to use Ichat when I travel. IF they do that, I MIGHT not bring my Laptop on short trips. And, if I get an Ipad, I will have to get an external keyboard as I would hate having to type on, what is essentially, a large Iphone screen. I know I wouldn’t like it.
So for information marketers, why is this information important?
I see the need for you to take any and every book that you have and create a Kindle version of it. It’s probably wise to ALSO create an Ipad version, but I wouldn’t make it AS high a priority as the Kindle one.
There you have it! What do YOU think? Ideas? Comments? Suggestions??
But Fred, what if you are new to the Mac world and don’t own any Mac devices yet. Wouldn’t I be better off to get an Ipad for starters and use that as my reader as well?
Charles, good question. It would depend on a number of factors, including if you intend to do a lot of typing on the device. IF you are JUST looking for a book reader, I’d go with the Kindle. As a big MAC-HEAD, I always encourage people to get Apple products. My other suggestion would be to go into an Apple Store. Ask LOTS of questions and then make a decision. Tell me what happens!!
Thanks Fred. Will do.