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Old 09-27-2009, 03:33 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by brecklundin View Post
The idea is for things such as store shelf price tags which are connected via networks and the prices or info can be changed instantly and on the fly...all with far less overhead than a simple printed tag. I have a suspicion one reason we have not found them in wide use yet is the lack of that pure white background...in a store/retail environment that will be a major roadblock as you must account for all customers, especially older ones who need more contrast.
Monoprix in France uses LCD displays- a little step forward from the plain paper tag, but they need, of course, to be powered by some battery!
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