E-readers

I’ve just read a review on the ever growing in popularity e-readers.
Apparently these devices are sought after and as the technology improves more are coming out.
Am I the only person to see these devices as pointless?
Sorry to put such a downer on new and up coming technology, but these devices merely do what a phone or netbook can easily do, but that is their only purpose; to read books.

I’ve seen the size of the typical e-reader, and their massive for what they are, I just can’t see a point to them.
If you want to read a book, buy a book. We have already proven what strain back-lit displays can put on the eyes, so in one of the rare cases, the old fashioned way is the best way.

Check this link for the latest clymo brief review on the COOL-ER: http://tech.uk.msn.com/features/article.aspx?cp-documentid=149524085

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