I totally disagree. The biggest (or maybe 2nd biggest if you include battery life) disadvantage of ebook readers has always been contrast.
It was most obvious with the 1st gen, where they were unreadable in anything besides bright, direct sunlight. Even in the current gen, the cheapest paperback is still more readable in lower light than a Kindle or Nook.
Amazon knows its audience with the Kindle ebook readers. It's not gadget nerds, it's readers. Contrast and screen brightness are absolutely key to readers.
It was most obvious with the 1st gen, where they were unreadable in anything besides bright, direct sunlight. Even in the current gen, the cheapest paperback is still more readable in lower light than a Kindle or Nook.
Amazon knows its audience with the Kindle ebook readers. It's not gadget nerds, it's readers. Contrast and screen brightness are absolutely key to readers.