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You have to keep in mind the Kindle has been out for a long time. Why would people buy 27 books on the iPad when they have not had it for more than a month?

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Yes, that's a fair comment. Anecdotally, though, I bought a dozen or so books in the very first week - that's why the iBooks number looks so low to me.

Are you a very fast reader, or did you buy them to read later? I suspect people will buy books as they finish reading them... hence, comparing books sold on iPad/Kindle isn't indicative of anything.

I usually buy books in batches of 3-5, or even more if I'm perusing the free books.

I usually buy them in batches, esp. if friends recommend them. Knowing that I have some unread books stimulates my reading :)

I wonder if that is in part due to there being so much else to do on the iPad. When you buy a Kindle, I imagine you spend a bunch of time in the book store going, "Hmm...I'll grab this, and that, and that..."

Whereas on the iPad you have books to browse (Kindle store, Apple's store). Apps to download and play with. Music to listen to, videos to watch.

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