I think people should stop comparing these gadget.
The kindle is a single purpose device, and it was made for reading books.
The Ipad is something very different, and you can read books too. But, they are in so diferent markets, that this "slam" shoudnt be there.
I think it is a little bit old. I mean, I think your UI could look more modern, and 2000 way.
Maybe you should inspire yourself in the files of a OS X style.
It is very beautiful and User friendly.
From these you said, I only miss the typesetting.
If they add some new fonts, and differente typography. It would be more awesome!
And one thing, I think all books for people more then 14 years old, are in black and white. Lol.
Hello, Daniel.
I think that you should develop it yourself, or find a partner who may develop it.
I think when you start an app, you need to be fast to change, and envolve. So, if you have a outsorce development team, you may loose those things.
And, as you have a CS background, you will learn fast how to build an app.