The new Youtube player.

A couple of things to notice:

• Larger play, stop, fast-forward, and volume buttons.
• Much faster response time in all browsers.  Seeking is instantaneous.
• Overall, much better performance at full screen.

You can see how well the player integrates with the beta page:

Courtesy of CrunchGear.com

I’ve been noticing around the web that many reviewers and bloggers have dubbed the iPad as a sort of Kindle killer. Fanboyism aside, I’d like to point out why this comparison is just inappropriate.

Here is a free copy of a classic collection of short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in two formats:

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Mobi)

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (PDF)

On the left is a PDF version and on the right is a MobiPocket version which is viewable on the Kindle.  I challenge any of you to see how many chapters you can read in either version before succumbing to eye-strain.  The PDF version must be read on an LCD screen, such as an iPad’s, and the MobiPocket version on a Kindle.  Report your results in the comments below.

Feel free to use a different book for the test.  There are many free ones online at http://manybooks.net/.