The Kindle's weight is closer to that of a paperback book; it's size is also analogous. The iPad is closer in size and weight to a hardcover. While I prefer th

The Kindle's weight is closer to that of a paperback book; it's size is also analogous. The iPad is closer in size and weight to a hardcover. While I prefer the weight of a paperback to read, I don't think that the weight of the current iPad is a huge problem. I don't see the iPad getting much lighter because I don't see Apple switching from a glass screen.