{"id":12745,"date":"2011-04-05T13:50:33","date_gmt":"2011-04-05T13:50:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/?p=12745"},"modified":"2015-05-22T16:39:52","modified_gmt":"2015-05-22T15:39:52","slug":"will-the-ipad-2-overtake-the-kindle-as-an-e-reader-not-unless-they-sort-out-their-anti-glare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/2011\/04\/will-the-ipad-2-overtake-the-kindle-as-an-e-reader-not-unless-they-sort-out-their-anti-glare\/","title":{"rendered":"Will the iPad 2 overtake the Kindle as an e-reader? Not unless they sort out their anti-glare\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

In June, Apple is going to be forcing booksellers such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble to rewrite their apps, so that all e-book sales go via the apps themselves \u2013 with Apple taking a whopping 30% cut.\u00a0 That means they\u2019re really cashing in on the e-book market, so they must have some faith in iPad\u2019s abilities as an e-reader.<\/p>\n

Certainly, the iPad 2 is a huge improvement on the original iPad in this respect.\u00a0 Whenever I held an iPad (no, I\u2019ve never owned one!), I was struck by how heavy it was \u2013 nothing uncomfortable for a bit of light surfing, but not something I could imagine relaxing with for a long session of reading.\u00a0 The iPad 2, however, is over 3 ounces lighter than the original tablet, as well as much slimmer, and that sort of thing can make all the difference over time.<\/p>\n

So, Apple have done good there!<\/p>\n

But there\u2019s still a major problem \u2013 the screen still reflects glare from overhead lights or the sun, making it tricky to read in certain conditions.\u00a0 And the situation gets even worse when compounded by a layer of greasy fingerprints over the top!\u00a0 The iPad 2 Smart Cover<\/a> is supposed to clean the screen each time it\u2019s closed, but there do seem to be some reasonable doubts as to its efficacy.\u00a0 With that in mind, frankly I\u2019d still recommend the Kindle<\/a> as the best e-reading solution (and its battery life is second-to-none).<\/p>\n

However, if you do want to use the iPad 2 as an e-reader, or in fact just want to read anything at all <\/em>on it in bright light, various iPad 2 anti-glare screen protectors<\/a> and iPad 2 anti-fingerprint screen protectors<\/a> are beginning to appear on the market.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve got one over on the main site by Casemate which purports to handily prevent glare and <\/em>fingerprints all in one, the aptly-named Casemate Anti Glare\/ Anti Fingerprint Screen Protector for iPad 2<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Casemate Anti Glare\/ Anti Fingerprint Screen Protector for iPad 2<\/p><\/div>\n

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The Casemate is made from a tough, self-adhesive polymer and will protect against dirt, dust, scratches and fingerprints as well as having anti-glare properties.\u00a0 The kit comes with micro-fibre cleaning cloth and applicator card included.<\/p>\n

The Power Support iPad 2 Crystal Clear<\/a> is also coming soon and will do much the same job \u2013 it\u2019ll be interesting to compare the two once these arrive as well!<\/p>\n

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Power Support iPad 2 Crystal Clear<\/p><\/div>\n

If the idea of all those greasy fingertips on your prize possession really upsets you then there\u2019s also an Anti-Bacterial Screen Protector for iPad 2<\/a> available.\u00a0 It has crystal-clear transparency, so you\u2019ll still be able to see the screen, and will keep the screen of your tablet a germ-free zone.<\/p>\n

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Anti Bacterial Screen Protector for iPad 2<\/p><\/div>\n

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Head over to the main site for all iPad 2 screen protectors<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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