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That is the case for sure. I own a Nook and a TabletPC, on which I have been reading magazines for several years now (the tablet is a Motion Computing, 'keyboard-less' model - a slate). Sure the color and the size are great (it has a 12.1" screen) but as others mentioned, there is no comparison between the LCD and the e-ink screen on the Nook. The Nook is so much easier on the eyes and very paper like. The tablet is nothing like that. Plus I get a week of usage on the Nook battery, compared to a couple hours with the Motion Computing unit that does make noises and does generate heat (thinks the Nook does NOT make at all).
For sure a device will replace the Kindle/Nook in the future. The same way Flash based players replaced your 400-disc CD Changer unit. The same way computers replaced typewriters. Smartphones replaced PDAs. This is the same with any product/technology.
Something will replace what we know as computers today. It is a matter of time.
An e-reader is no different than any other piece of technology in that respect. And as others I do think it is as of today a much better alternative for reading, when compared to any sort/type of computer available in the market.
Cheers!
CR
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