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i also believe that technology has grown to the point that single-use devices are dying.
look at mp3 players for example. whereas they used to only play music (and some very basic games), now they do so much more than play music. probably the 2 most popular mp3 players on the market are the iPod nano and the iPod touch. the nano can also record movies and play videos while the touch can do incredible amounts of things with the apps. the zune is following in its footsteps with its own app store as well.
look at digital cameras. now they not only take photos but videos too. some are adding GPS awareness and wi-fi connection capabilities as well. you're going to see more and more of this in cameras as time comes as you're also seeing other devices (phones, mp3 players, etc.) also add cameras. the quicker it allows people to share their photos, the better.
phones of course now do SO much more than just call people. they're all basically handheld computers.
more and more we see mobile devices and gadgets adding more and more functionality and its also what people want because they're selling. dedicated eBook readers may be great for reading, but the market for them at the current price point may not continue to grow for much longer unless they significantly broaden their horizons (capabilities) and lower their prices.
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