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Originally Posted by Sonist
So, what's the deal with the 9.7" reader? Is it coming, and if so, when?
Amazon is already out with the K DX, so it's about time....
I just saw this Onyx 9.7", which seems to be available now (even if it seems a bit ugly/cheap - hopefully the price will correspond to its looks.) Anyone bringing it to the US? Astak? |
Dear Sonist:
The official word from PVI is that the Flexi screen will be in mass production by Fall, 2009. The Onyx may be a glass screen like perhaps the Kindle DX. I do not know. I only know that PVI makes the Flexi and it will not be in mass production until Fall. That is direct from casual conversation.
I agree, and you know that already, that this is taking SO long!! But, you do not want a glass screen as it cracks easily. You cannot rush into mass production until the "yield rate" is up. Otherwise the cost is very high. I know it is very wanted.
I do not know that Astak will bring the Onyx to North America. We already have two factories with backorders for the Flexi screen ready to jump on them in the Fall. However, I will look online and see.