Stories about: Plastic Logic

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    E-reader roundup: 8 devices compete for the crown 15/09/2010 05:41:00

    In ancient times, the elite read their sacred writings, histories, philosophical musings and more on materials such as clay tablets, papyrus leaves and vellum scrolls. Somewhere around the first century, the paper-and-ink book appeared, and the invention of the mechanical printing press in the 15th century brought the printed word to the masses. Now, for the first time in centuries, how we read is undergoing a revolutionary transformation.
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    Your next laptop: Concept designs point the way 11/06/2010 09:25:00

    Tired of the stale cookie-cutter designs that make all laptops look basically alike? You're not alone. A group of intrepid designers and engineers is doing something about the "sameness syndrome" that permeates notebook design. They're working on groundbreaking concept designs that not only turn heads but also point to new ways to work and play on the road.
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    Can eReaders carve out a business niche? 15/01/2010 07:52:00

    After a year that has seen the eReader options explode from "which version of the Kindle would you like?" to a virtual smorgasbord of devices from a diverse array of vendors, the challenge now is for the eReader to define itself better and justify its cost. Some vendors, like Plastic Logic and its Que eReader, are counting on establishing the device as a business tool.
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    CES 2010: Picks and Pans 11/01/2010 03:19:00

    Our crack staff of editors hit Las Vegas this week to cover the annual Consumer Electronics Show. We braved bedbugs, bad PR people, long taxi lines, and greasy convention-center food, all to find the hottest new gadgets and gear. We saw 3D HDTVs, tiny iPhone accessories, and tablets, tablets, and more tablets.
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    Quick hands-on from CES: Que and Skiff e-readers 08/01/2010 09:04:00

    E-readers are making a big play at CES this year, and I got to hold and play briefly with two new ones: the Que from Plastic Logic and a preview version of the Skiff from Skiff LLC.
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    Que e-reader unveiled for business professionals 08/01/2010 06:46:00

    Plastic Logic unveiled its long-promised Que e-reader for business professionals today at the International CES trade show.
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    Amazon: Kindle is most gifted item ever 29/12/2009 13:08:00

    Amazon's Kindle e-book reader hit a watershed moment on Christmas Day, when, for the first time ever, customers purchased more Kindle books than physical books. The company also claims the Kindle is the most gifted item in Amazon's history. These two facts were part of the online retailer's recently announced holiday sales activity.
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    OLPC plans super-thin, super-cheap tablet 24/12/2009 04:14:00

    The nonprofit group One Laptop Per Child wants to produce a touchscreen tablet computer by 2012 that will cost less than US$100. OLPC released its device roadmap this week, which includes two upgrades to the original XO computer, as well as lofty plans for a new 8.5in by 11in tablet device called the XO-3.
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    Amazon pushes Kindle iPhone app to international markets 15/12/2009 04:14:00

    The early e-reader is feeling pressure from Nook and other upcoming devices.
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    Nook e-reader pushes Barnes & Noble into crowded market 21/10/2009 04:59:00

    Barnes & Noble's new e-reader, reportedly dubbed the Nook, propels the bookseller into an increasingly crowded market for similar devices.
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    Barnes & Noble makes a big splash into e-books 21/07/2009 09:25:00

    Barnes & Noble, which calls itself the world's largest bookseller, has given hints that e-books will play an important role in the company's future strategy. Today, we get the first insights to Barnes' digital strategy with the company's two-prong announcement of the Barnes & Noble eBookstore and its e-book reader plans--including the company's partnership with Plastic Logic to produce an e-book device.
 
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