eBooks are becoming more expensive, which, I hope will reverse itself soon. I think it may take some time, as the author suggests, but I think it will become more of a gap between prices for e-versions and printed version of the same book.
The second point, is about reading more on a tablet. On my hacked tablet (Nook Color running Cyanogen Mod 7), I love reading larger pieces, especially Slate and articles from the Post Gazette. I'm hoping the upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich will allow me to install a couple other sources as well.
Either way, check it out here.