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That's the big question, will a non dedicated device result in degraded experience. The other question mark is power consumption. I tend to fail more in the dedicated device camp, though I also like to have a device that can do several things. I carry both my iPhone and an ipod classic because I like to have access to all of my music. I carry both my iPhone and my eReader because while the iPhone is fine for those little 5 to 10 minute periods where you are waiting, my Sony 505 is a much better reading experience, plus the power consumption is much less on the Sony. If I use the iPhone for a long period then I either need to use an external battery or recharge it. Another thing to consider is if the multi purpose device is significantly heavier or not. It all comes down to how you read, do you read sitting in a chair with the device in your lap, or do you read lying down holding the device in your hand?
My guess is that there will be room for both types of devices in the market for a while to come.
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