Side note: Anyone seen the new Kobo (announced yesterday) and the new Nook (announced today)? Both Pearl e-ink devices aimed squarely at people who love to read. Both touchscreen with few physical buttons, both wi-fi (not 3G). Both under $150. Both under 8 ounces. Each connected to an online bookstore.
Neither can do what my PE does, but attractive new e-ink (apparently not dead) devices.