Kindle vs. iPhone – Is It Even a Contest?

There is a great post over on CNet about the potential for the iPhone to make the Kindle into kindling.

“I’m an avid reader of digital books and for months I had my eye on the Kindle, the digital reader from Amazon, with its high-contrast screen and PC-less book downloads. Then Apple announced that the iPhone 3G goes on sale July 11.

I’m now in second-guess hell.

I know Apple has said nothing about offering an e-reading application for the new iPhone. But what happens if Steve Jobs later surprises us or some developer turns the iPhone into a whiz-bang electronic reader? I’ll tell you what happens, my Kindle ends up on eBay.”

I love the idea of an amazing eReader, but the Kindle just isn’t amazing.  It’s cool but has so many limitations compared to the potential of a fully networked, portable device.

Check out the whole post for a great argument in favor of the iPhone as your next digital reader.

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  By ProKindle, June 26, 2008 @ 11:33 pm

  It’s all about readability. Portable devices are great, but who wants to stare at a mini screen when we stare at screens all day long in this digital age! Kindle may need some improvements, but it is an outstanding product, and wins hands down against the iPhone if you want a great reading experience!

  Please visit http://www.prokindle.com for more info on the Kindle!

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