Too true. Schools are already trying by issuing kids laptops and having them preloaded with electronic textbooks.
That said, I am not opposed to the idea of having some coursework on laptops/computers. We use Teaching Textbooks and Apologia’s General Science on the computer. These can be easily accomplished on something like a Kindle. The portability aspect is extremely attractive, especially for learning on the go. I always thought that the PSP and DS were underutilized as educational tools.
I’m excited about the Kindle concept! My guess is that schools will start using them in the next five years, or so. It will be a HUGE cost saver, in the end!