Obviously just an anecdatum. An e-paper reader(Kindle Paperwhite, though I'm planning on getting something non-amazon...) helps me read in bed without any distractions. Since it has a sidelight, I don't need a lamp, which keeps light pollution at a minimum. The device is basically useless for anything other than reading, so there's no push notifications or messenger chats popping up. I regularly pass out after 3-4 pages.
In addition to that, the experience for reading while travelling is far superior simply due to the battery life.
E-readers to me are a good example of the Unix philosophy applied to hardware. Do one thing, and do them well.
Though in my own case, I have no use for a powerful tablet computer. Reading is literally my only use for the form factors. For someone who does need a "real" tablet, a separate e-reader might not be worth the investment.
In addition to that, the experience for reading while travelling is far superior simply due to the battery life.
E-readers to me are a good example of the Unix philosophy applied to hardware. Do one thing, and do them well.
Though in my own case, I have no use for a powerful tablet computer. Reading is literally my only use for the form factors. For someone who does need a "real" tablet, a separate e-reader might not be worth the investment.