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The benefits of eInk in terms of eye strain are clearly apparent to MR followers. However, we are by definition an avid reading, early adopting niche. Amazon has software in the field already - the Kindle app is available on the iPhone and therefore the iPad. Will they continue to develop and invest in the Kindle if the software could achieve the same end? Sony is a mass market consumer electronics company, and will want a piece of the film and music action. I think the chances of them not responding in kind to the iPad are zero.
Apple have mitigated the battery concerns. It is not a 505 (then neither is a 600 in terms of power drain), but 10 hours for a film and a month in standby will translate into a decent life for reading books.
As to the screen - we need to see one. But I have sold a 600 to return to the 505 - I am 100% confident the iPad will be easier on my eyes than the 600 was. It won't be 505 clarity, but I suspect it will be close enough.
I think the game changed today, and I think eInk is niche product, and love it as I do, it is dead.
I for one will be buying an iPad!
amjb
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