Forrester Research estimates that Nook is the second best-selling dedicated e-reader, after Amazon's Kindle.

Should we make space for a dedicated e-reader or make do with a generic device?

Still, the Kobo Touch is a legitimate contender for the hearts and minds of people wanting a dedicated e-reader.

So why would we throw in a dedicated e-reader like the Kindle when packing our already cramped carry-on bags?

The iPad's primary differentiator from a dedicated e-reader is going to be its ability to display full-color, interactive, multimedia content.

Kurzweil and his team are betting against the trend of dedicated e-reader devices such as Kindle, Nook and Sony Reader.

Whether you're reading your novel on a dedicated e-reader, a smartphone or a tablet, you can indulge your literary passions without missing a beat.

Now that even dedicated e-readers like the Kindle, Nook and Sony Reader support PDF out-of-the-box, it's optional.

These people should be the perfect market for dedicated e-readers, but "we have concluded that it is between two and five years away", Hendry says.