Will 2009 be the year for e-Paper?
Well, maybe not quite 2009, but things are moving.
On the one hand, A few more details on Plastic Logic’s much anticipated e-Reader can be found in this video. It will support most office documents, subscription content, and advertising, with a form factor and a price which should make competitive against current players and “ready for mass adoption”. Unfortunately, its launch is now delayed to early 2010.
On the other hand though, Prime View International (PVI) announced that it would start mass production of flexible electrophotoretic displays (EPDs) in the second quarter of this year, and color EPDs by the end of the year. To be confirmed…
I would keep a close eye on the next release of the Kindle. I would not be surprised that when they release a version focused on the needs of college students, textbooks are going to take a big hit.
It might well be the tipping point for e-readers.
Being that the kindle 2.0 and plastic logic device will launch this year, I think it will be the year for e-paper. Mass adoption is coming soon.
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