The IPad for reading Ebooks?

The IPad as an Ebook Reader - how good is it?

So here are the questions I'd like to have answered in a nutshell, particularly from those who own the device.



1. What is the user experience like while reading? Can it do the usual functions like change font type, size, colour, backlighting etc.



2. Is scrolling through text easy? Is there an autoscroll feature that is customizable?



3. Can i bookmark, annotate, view progress percentage, use a find feature to jump to a word or phrase?



4. How is the backlighting on the eyes? Can the brightness be adjusted? Is it easy to read in the dark?



5. Can I purchase and download books directly to the Ipad?

Can I transfer books to the IPad from my laptop via USB, or even better, Bluetooth? (esp. important for a non US/UK customer)



6. Is there a wide range of books available for this device? (comparable to the Kindle for instance)? Is there a vast difference in pricing?



7. What format can the IPad read? Does it support documents in other common formats such as plain text html, and pdf for instance?



8. Is the colour display capability really as important to the overall user experience when viewing books and magazines?



9. How lightweight and streamlined is it to carry around and use? Is it good in bed? (for reading of course : ) )



10. As an ereader, how does it ultimately compare with the Kindle?



If it's a great e-reader device, and it also has additional features I may find useful, then I'm sold.

If there are more efficient dedicated reading devices out there, then I'm buying one of those.The IPad for reading Ebooks?
I'm in a rush, sorry. But I've given a detailed review and comparison of the iPad and the Kindle, in a previous answer here. Guess it can answer some of your questions:



http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?



And recently, Amazon has announced an upgrade to its Kindle, to secure their market shares. See here for the update details:



http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?i