The eReader Vs. Tablet PC, Which Is Right For You?

There is a hot debate at the moment, thanks to the popularity of big-name gadgets such as Kindle and iPad, and that’s the question of buying an eReader vs. tablet PC. Just which one is worth your money?

What Do You Want To Use It For?

First things first let’s get one thing straight – an eReader is just that: an electronic book reader. Although it has some extra functions, such as note-taking capabilities, dictionary, MP3 player and maybe even a basic web browser, it’s still really only designed for reading digital books.

A tablet, on the other hand, is designed to be a portable computer. It connects to the internet, lets you send emails, play games, watch movies, or download hundreds of apps that do all kinds of different things.

So, when you’re trying to decide between an eReader vs. tablet PC, bear in mind that they have distinct markets. The former is designed for people who really love to read. It makes the reading experience as natural as possible by using e-Ink (the closest you’ll get to “real” paper in any digital screen). The tablet, on the other hand, is not as comfortable to read (with its more traditional computer display), but it can do a lot more and can display videos and color.

How Much Money Do You Have To Spend?

In the battle of the eReader vs tablet PC, the former wins based on price. eReaders are far, far cheaper than most tablet computers. Yes, you can get tablets for the same price as an eReader, but these are the lower end options with far less powerful processors and less impressive stats. For the big boys, such as the iPad, you’re looking at $500 minimum. This is a lot of money if you’re really not sure you need one!

An eReader on the other hand, can cost as little as $100 for even high quality models. They are simpler to use, and the battery lasts for weeks on end. As mentioned above, this is down to the fact that they’re designed for one main purpose rather than many.

It ultimately comes down to the question: “How much do you love reading?” If you truly love it, or are planning to read a lot with your new eReader, then you’ll definitely want a dedicated eReader. It just isn’t the same reading of a tablet computer screen.

That said, if you’d rather have an all-round gadget that you can use to read sometimes, but you can also use for movies, browsing the web, emails and more, then the tablet wins the eReader vs tablet PC debate!