Word on the street is that there is a class-action lawsuit filed against Apple over their iPads overheating and how they do not work like “regular books” (reference: Ars Technica). While I believe Apple has gotten arrogant (refer to: iPhone 4 antenna debacle) and I believe I can find more bang for the buck elsewhere, this is one of those times when I will come to Apple’s defense…
If you want something that’s like a regular book, then GET regular books! Here is a handy-dandy list of what you CAN do with regular books that you cannot with iPad books (or any other electronic book, for that matter):
- Give to a friend after you finish
- Lend out to a friend
- Sell for money
- Work without electricity
- Work anywhere from ungodly cold temperatures to 451°F
- Read during takeoff and landing
Until I can do the first three things on that list regardless of which platform my book’s new owner has, I will be sticking to my regular books, thank you very much.
