Tablets (Clay) vs. Paper

Sometimes those of us who embrace technology are accused of worshiping the medium of technology over content. I would assert that instead, those who resist technology are worshiping the limiting medium of paper (read - textbooks). Textbooks are a window to the world, allowing a limited view. Screens - attached to devices that can access the internet are more like teleportation devices, or if you can imagine, windows whose view can be changed to any location. Whether or not we should limit our students' exposure to the world, can we?

I wonder if there was any resistance to the change from clay tablet to paper?

Here are some pros and cons of clay tablets and paper. Feel free to add your own.
clay tablet - heavier and thicker than paper
paper - lighter and easier to store and transport
clay tablet - noncombustible, more resistant to deterioration
paper - flammable, degradable
clay tablet - only requires the tablet and a stick
paper - also requires ink so it is wasteful
clay tablet - breakable - can shatter if dropped
paper - does not shatter when dropped

As I write this list I find it interesting that some of the tablet pros and cons would actually apply to a tablet such as the iPad!