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actually saying you need a computer to sync isn't entirely accurate. you can buy books online (from ibooks, kobo and kindle) and download right to the device. you can buy music and video through the itunes application, and rent movies even, again, no computer needed. you can buy and download thousands of applications without a computer as well. send and receive email, surf the web. again. no computer needed.
the only functions you absolutely have to have a computer for is to upgrade the OS (when an upgrade becomes available), and to make backups. if you are the sort to make backups (so many aren't).
no. it certainly is not a computer. but can it replace a computer for some people? yes. no, it is not a netbook, but can it replace a netbook for some people? yes. no, it is not a "dedicated" ereader, but can it function as an ereader for some people? yes.
actually, i find that last statement kind of amusing given that nook just gained web surfing and games and the kindle is getting social applications and an app store (it's been able to surf and do email for a while now). i wouldn't call either of those devices "dedicated" either. a few years from now and all these devices are going to meet in the middle.
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