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The Kindle would be a more attractive eBook reader – if not for the fact that the iPad stole their thunder.

Kindle:
- Uses “digital ink” – basically a higher contrast monochrome display. Can’t be seen in darker situations.
- Activates display via buttons.
- Displays primarily text documents.
- Books can be “heard” through translation into text.
- Kindle limited to book applications.

iPad:
- High-contrast, color display is easy to read, night or day.
- Activates via touch display – more intuitive and simpler to use.
- Displays text, movies, video.
- Books can be acquired as an audiobook, as well as displayed text.
- iPad can be used to listen to mp3s, enter and read text, and play a variety of apps (many free).

In truth, it’s not fair to compare the Kindle and iPad – if only because they’re completely different devices. The iPad brings the eBook reader to a new level. If you get the chance, use both – and you’ll discover how the eReader has progressed.
Garmin Nuvi 755T Nylon

(Oct. 8, 09 2nd and final Update) I will go back to 4 stars! Just rode 150mile ride – I now have about 800 miles using the 705 and i have finally figured the thing out. Once you figure all of the idosyncrasies out and learn how it works I would not ride without it (NO CUE SHEETS ANYMORE)!!! You must give yourself 6 mos+/- to use it, upload maps and figure out the settings that work with how you ride. I also use mine to run although I must carry it in my hand (the data and HR is well worth it). The biggest issue I still have is when plotting bike routes in MapMyRide (MMR) and then uploading those to the 705 I must scan the entire route in the 705’s window to look for mistakes in the routing (these don’t show up in MMR or Garmin’s PC software. If there are errors that you can’t live with (e.g. might straighten out a curvy road) then you must replot in MMR or other and upload again. To me it is worth it but if Garmin’s mapping software was any good then I would use that and maybe eliminate these transfer issues. Either way, this issue keeps the 705 from getting 5 stars.

(Sept 8, 09 1st Update to my August 16th, 2009 review below which basically says NOT a good GPS for car or motorcycle)
My first review still stands but I have now used the navigation and auto-navigation after just completing a 105 mile (125 turns) and a 40 mile ride on back-to-back days. This is a lengthy review but there is a lot I have found out about the Edge 705. I do not race – I am a century/double century bike rider that rides only about 1,000 to 1,300 miles per year so this review applies to a distance rider.

OVERALL SUMMARY:
I changed this to 3 stars instead of 4 stars since this is still an early stage bicycle GPS solution; really the only bike GPS solution for sale that works for long distance riding. The 705 works but you cannot count on it 100% of the time. It has a very slow processor (works on a bike but you will sometimes pass your turns in a car or motorcycle, especially
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