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IMHO - I basically agree with Markbot. Both my husband and I are university faculty. I will get an ereader - but not for work/school - just for fun-reading. It is an issue to lug around 2 devices. Also - and I think key - is that as the university learning environment moves towards an online, collaborative learning model using web-enabled technology such as course management systems (Blackboard, moodle for example), students need to do much more than read texts. They are required to browse, download, markup, upload,take notes, write essays/papers, interact, etc -- netbook (which have all-day batteries available) and laptop territory.
IMHO - The best hope is the dual (Pixel Qi - model) use screen laptop that is in plan (by someone I think!).
Don't misunderstand - I think that the new Kindle is a good move forward for some markets. I am eagerly looking forward to feedback from the university trials starting this fall.
BTW - I may have to design/propose some sort of technology trial for my small school in the coming year, so I am very interested in all opinions on this topic (esp. those not in agreement with me and that offer alternative suggestions!)
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