I think that the big difference is just in having to turn the page twice as often, and perhaps in the slightly poorer contrast with digital readers versus print. I wonder if there would be a speed difference in the same material read in a lower contrast newsprint format than a straight black-and-white print?
Otherwise I think I'm reading just as fast as ever on the Kindle, myself. I am a very fast reader to begin with, though - maybe the difference just isn't as noticable to me. As the technology and interface improve and mature, I'd wager that if there are any minor speed gaps, they'll close up with time.
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