[Rootman]

Well, I know plenty have expressed their opinion and I have mine too. I've got a Kindle DX and just love it, I can't help to wonder all that it COULD become.

I see the merging of tablet PC an ereaders as being inevitable, I mean as color e-ink , OLED or something else screens that sip battery juice the screens ability to reproduce color and moving images will be there. As with any product as they seek cover more demographical groups the functions will merge.

I can also see the need for cell phone wireless AS WELL AS WiFi wireless to take advantage of speed or closed systems not available over cell phone. Perhaps te cell phone access by subscription and WiFi access built in as default.

Combined functions - a FULL function web browser, a GPS, an MP3 player and a usable OS open for games and etc.

I guess my ideal reader would be an iPhone or iPod touch with a larger reflective (rather than emmisive or back lit screen).

I personally have little use for a cell phone and carry one as required by my company but don't use it for much of anything. 15 to 20 minutes a month is enough for me so a full "iPhone" with the calling plan would just be a waste. If the screen were bigger, the screen reflective and no cell phone option I'd buy it in a minute.

Now all you "just an ereader folks will be sure to chime in but with these devices getting cheaper, lighter and more powerful doesn't it stand to reason to have it ALL in one device even if you don't or seldom use it?