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Plastic Logic color e-paper headed for 2012 volume production

, May 12th 2010 Discuss [1]

Plastic Logic's first product, the business-centric QUE ereader, isn't even in customers' hands yet, but the company are already talking about their follow-up.  They reckon they'll have a manufacturable color e-ink display ready by the end of 2011, and headed into mass production in 2012.  The panel will be based on technology the company already have "working at our Cambridge laboratory" according to Achim Neu at Plastic Logic. Read The Full Story

Plastic Logic QUE delay confirmed: arrives Summer 2010

, Mar 12th 2010 Discuss [1]

As expected after this morning's report, Plastic Logic have officially confirmed that the launch of the QUE ebook reader will be delayed until Summer 2010.  In an official statement from company CEO Richard Archuleta, the decision is described as "to fine-tune the features and enhance the overall product experience." Read The Full Story

QUE proReader delayed until summer

, Mar 12th 2010 Discuss [0]

I am not typically one to pre-order products. I like to be able to just walk into a store, buy the thing, and take it home. One of the reasons I don’t like pre-orders is that you never really know when you will get the device until it actually ships. Such is the case with the geeks who pre-ordered the expensive QUE proReader a while back. Read The Full Story

Plastic Logic QUE hands-on

, Jan 8th 2010 Discuss [0]

Plastic Logic‘s new QUE ereader raised some eyebrows at CES 2010 when the company announced their pricing: $649 for the WiFi-only 4GB model, rising to $799 for the WiFi/3G 8GB version is a whole lot of money when consumers are used to $259 Kindles and nooks.  Still, when SlashGear caught up with the QUE earlier we found it a hard device not to like; check out our first-impressions and a hands-on video demo after the cut.

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Plastic Logic QUE official: wireless downloads, truVue e-magazines

, Jan 7th 2010 Discuss [0]

Plastic Logic have officially unveiled their QUE ereader, and as expected they're heavily pushing their innovative touchscreen technology and flexible plastic e-paper.  In fact the QUE is not solely being positioned as an ebook reader; Plastic Logic have also given it email and calendar support, together with Outlook sync, and rather than clutter the all-plastic bezel with hardware controls the UI is 99-percent touch and gesture based. Read The Full Story

OLPC XO-3 pencilled in for $100 2012 launch

, Dec 23rd 2009 Discuss [0]

After announcing last month that the OLPC XO-2 concept had been abandoned in favor of a more straightforward slate-style XO-3 device, the One Laptop Per Child project have now released renders of what that tablet might look like.  The work of Yves Behar, the design has an 8.5 x 11 inch touchscreen, would use inductive charging, be waterproof and cost around $100.  It's also expected to combine a Pixel Qi indoor/outdoor display with plastic screen components from Plastic Logic. Read The Full Story

Plastic Logic QUE to share shelf-space with B&N nook

, Oct 27th 2009 Discuss [0]

Put nook and QUE together and you've got the ideal setup for a filthy pun, but you've also got Barnes and Noble's upcoming ebook device lineup.  Plastic Logic and the publisher have announced that the QUE will go on sale both in B&N retail stores and online, when it hits the market in 2010, right next to the Barnes and Noble nook announced earlier this month. Read The Full Story

Plastic Logic QUE wireless ebook reader gets CES launch

, Oct 18th 2009 Discuss [0]

Plastic Logic have finally announced details about their ebook reader, which will launch as the Plastic Logic QUE at CES 2010 in January.  The QUE has the largest E Ink display among ebook readers today, as well as a touchscreen interface, and Plastic Logic are aiming it at business professionals.  QUE will be able to download ebooks from the Barnes and Noble store either via WiFi or integrated 3G (courtesy of AT&T in the US). Read The Full Story

Plastic Logic deny B&N color ebook reader in 2010

, Oct 13th 2009 Discuss [0]

Last Friday's news that Plastic Logic were apparently building a color ebook reader for Barnes and Noble now looks to be a little too optimistic; the company - who are on course to deliver their first, monochrome model in early 2010 - have denied that a color device is pipeline for next year.  According to Plastic Logic, the Barnes and Noble employee who seemingly announced the color ebook reader "was misinformed" and not an "authorized" spokesperson of the retailer. Read The Full Story

Barnes & Noble ebook reader imminent; Plastic Logic color version due Spring 2010 [Video]

, Oct 9th 2009 Discuss [0]

Barnes & Noble look set to enter the ebook reader market in a big way, with rumors and revelations aplenty about not only an imminent device launch but a color model in 2010.  According to the Wall Street Journal's sources, B&N are preparing to launch a greyscale 6-inch E-Ink device potentially as soon as November 2009, complete with a touchscreen and on-screen keyboard.  However, according to a B&N spokesperson caught on video (which you can see after the cut), next Spring will bring a Plastic Logic color ebook reader together with clients for mobile devices. Video announcement after the cut Read The Full Story

Plastic Logic and Olive Software Teaming Up for Plastic Logic Reader

, Aug 13th 2009 Discuss [0]

Plastic Logic announced today that Olive Software will be a key service provider and partner for the Plastic Logic Publishers Program. Together, they plan on developing content publishing solutions that enable major newspapers, magazines, web content, and other publishers to simply and efficiently optimize and distribute their content for the company's forthcoming eReader. The Plastic Logic Reader is designed specifically for mobile business professionals, and is due in the market in early 2010. Read The Full Story

Plastic Logic to use AT&T 3G network for ebook reader

, Jul 22nd 2009 Discuss [0]

Hot on the heels of Plastic Logic's "exclusive eBookstore" deal with Barnes & Noble comes word that the ebook reader will use AT&T's wireless network.  Full details of the deal are unknown, though Plastic Logic have confirmed that the device will also be able to get online via its integrated WiFi connection. Read The Full Story
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