Digital Text is Needed

I have been doing some research on digital text since discussing it in class the other day. After trying to find the pros and cons, I have come to the conclusion that the pros far outweigh the cons based on need. As this clip (make sure to listen to the words, did they really just say "shake it like a Tropicana"?) shows if Americans do not grasp the technology and keep innovative minds hunting for new ideas, we will surely be left behind. Digital text is one of these innovations, it's crystal clear, easier to read, can use text to speech programs and is accessible anywhere you go. The future is at a crossroads right now with digital text, either we follow it and embrace its capabilities or we stay behind and worry if the technological boom has gone too far. Either way, other nations are not waiting. We should take advantage of digital text and other assistive technologies. Why not?
For students, I think this is just another avenue to get them interested in reading. Children love computers, gaming systems, ipods, etc. so why not use those tools that they love and incorporate reading activities, not to mention the help that it could provide those who have trouble writing, seeing, speaking or even hearing.