Plastic LogicPlastic Logic secures a 1,000 e-reader deal for a trial in RussiaUpdate: the new e-reader is called the Plastic Logic 100, details here Plastic Logic announced a $700 million investment from Russia's RUSNANO fund back in January. Now we hear that the company secured a deal for a 1,000 e-readers trial - in Russian schools. These e-readers are still in development - these isn't the Que e-reader which was canceled in 2010.  Plastic Logic Quevia Engadget
Plastic Logic got a $700 million investment to build a flexible e-paper factory in RussiaPlastic Logic announced a major investment from Russia's RUSNANO. The $700 million (!) investment will be used to build a mass-production factory for thin, light and flexible plastic-based e-paper displays. Those displays will be used in Plastic Logic’s first commercial consumer electronics product, a next-generation electronic reader for business that is currently under development. This isn't the Que e-reader which was canceled in 2010.
Plastic Logic officially canceled the Que e-readerAfter being delayed a couple of times, Plastic Logic's Que e-reader is officially canceled. The Que was an expensive e-reader (starting at $649) aimed for business man. Plastic Logic will start working on a next-generation product and continue developing its plastic electronics technology. Hopefully, the new product will have a much cheaper price... Plastic Logic Quevia CNet
Plastic Logic delays the Que, and cancels all pre-orders.The Que reader was supposed to ship in April, and then on June 24th, and now we hear that Plastic Logic is canceling all pre-orders - and now they do not have a release date at all. They still say it's only a further "delay". via Wired
Plastic Logic to start making color E Ink displays towards the end of 2011Plastic Logic say that they will start making color E Ink displays towards the end of 2011. Mass production will begin in 2012. The panel will be based on technology the company already have “working at our Cambridge laboratory”. Via Slashgear
The Plastic Logic Que will ship on June 24thPlastic Logic say that their QUE e-reader will ship on June 24th. At least that's what they are saying to people who pre-ordered the device. Plastic Logic QueVia Engadget
Is Plasic Logic up for sale?Update: Plastic Logic insist that they aren't for sale - those comments from their investor were out of context. The Financial Times has posted an article on a UK investor who's involved with Plastic Logic. He says that they are negotiations with a company who might buy Plastic Logic - mostly for the plastic IC related IP. Plastic Logic QueIn the mean time, we're still waiting for the QUE, due to be released in the summer.
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