Benefits of e-reader like Kindle: fairly low cost and fairly durable, nice size screen, nice lighting for reading, even in the dark. Downside - single purpose, usually only one format of e-book supported
Benefits of iPod Touch - very portable; fits in your pocket. Fairly affordable, multi-use and multiple platforms of audio, e-books and iBooks supported. Easy touch screen; some early indications of tactile benefits for folks with dysgraphia, dyslexia, and some types of brain damage. Downside - somewhat fragile (get a robust protector), can be a distraction (game apps, etc.), high theft item.
Benefits of iPad - excellent viewing experience for e-reading, excellent audio system, long battery life, multi-use, supports multiple formats. Downside - more expensive (opt for wifi only version to control costs), fragile, high theft item, distracting.
We are considering the lowest cost iPad for our son with dysgraphia but are starting hm out on one of our old iPod Touches. I develop mobile apps, so we have more iPods, Macs, and iPads in our house than we have people. I love, love, love the iPad but am concerned it isn't quite durable enough for a 11-year-old boy.
Will love to know what you decide and how it works out.
