It's lighter and smaller. This makes it easier to carry around and less of a strain on my hands to use. It probably comes down to personal preference, though.

It's lighter and smaller. This makes it easier to carry around and less of a strain on my hands to use. It probably comes down to personal preference, though. One thing about the iPad that really turned me off was that I tried to read it in direct sunlight and it was hard to see. It also overheated, so I had to turn it off. Real bummer for me, as I love reading out on my deck while I get some sun.