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Originally Posted by uujudy
I sure hope somebody can help me. What is the difference between an e-reader and an internet tablet? My friend just bought an internet tablet with a Kindle app installed for $190. Wouldn't that be like having a regular Kindle, but better? 
Technologically Challenged Judy |
Yes and no. I guess it depends on how much reading you do. The e-readers have a special type of viewing screen called e-ink, which gives you a paper like contrast and allows reading in direct sunlight. The downside is they can be difficult to read in a dimly lit room - solution is a small reading light that attacheds to the e-reader. The computer tablets are backlit and may be difficult to read in bright light situations due to the reflective glass, and after doing a lot of reading, may cause eye fatigue because of glare. Because they are backlit, they may be easier to read in low light situations. Of course the tablet would have additional computer applications that the e-reader would lack, at a higher price tag. Depending on the tablet, the pages of the book may not turn as quickly as on an e-reader, it might be more difficult to download books; etc. The e-readers are really dedicated book reading devices. You can put your books on shelves, make notes in the books, lend them to others, change the fonts, etc. I found the backlit screens to be tough on my eyes, which is why I haven't bought an ipad tablet to be used for reading among other things. Hope this helps!