Obviously you’re unhappy about it’s weight, but I think you should narrow that down more specifically to decide whether it’s worth keeping or to sell it and get something more convenient.
If it’s just kind of heavy to lug around then getting a case which includes a handle or strap would likely solve that for you.
However, if you mean too heavy to hold comfortably for reading, then that’s a different matter.
When I was contemplating getting a tablet, I tried out a 10 inch one from a friend of mine (same size as ipad). I found it very cumbersome and heavy to handle. Trying to hold it with one hand to read (as you would with a typical book) was just out of the question for any more than a few minutes. It was just way too heavy AND BULKY.
If that’s the same for you, you should seriously consider a 7 inch tablet. @jerv mentioned one brand in his post above. It makes such a difference and there are several other good ones on the market as well.
Just don’t get a cheapo no-name Chinese ripoff as they usually have major shortcomings and frustrations.
I have an Acer Iconia A100 but if I had it to do over again I would get a Samsung Galaxy Tab, the 7 inch one NOT the larger ones. It’s very highly rated by many tech mags and blogs.
You can also check out the Kindle Fire as well as the Google Nexus (made by Asus). These are also both 7 inches, light and comfy. Just be aware that storage space and options are more limited on these two. You can’t use a 32G storage card as you can on the Samsung and Acer.
Reading on a 7 incher is so much more convenient than the larger tabs like ipad. All the rumors that keep circulating about a smaller ipad are apparently unrelated to reality so I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting.
Why not go to Best Buy or one of the Warehouse cubs where they have several different 7 inch tabs on display which you can hold to see how much lighter and more comfy they are than the ipad. You might decide that it’s worth it to switch. You really shouldn’t have any problem selling your ipad since Apple products really hold their value well.