I think the ereaders vs tablet discussion is a lot like PDAs vs cell phones.
Years ago, people used PDAs (personal digital assistants) like the Palm Pilot to keep organized with their calendars, address books, notes, etc.
Now PDAs are all but dead - their functionality has been taken over entirely by cell phones and smart phones. Even a basic, non-smart cell phone has a calendar, address book and other features.
I think that ereaders will become more like tablets and tablets will become lighter with screens easier on the eyes.
It won't happen immediately, but I believe in about 10 years that tablet devices will have the bulk of the ereader market.
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