Fujitsu FLEPia - world's first e-reader with color e-paper - Page 7

Just4Fun · 12-10-2007, 12:06 AM

Thanks for the new link. That device is inspiring. Even if it isn't perfect, I still want one.

timofonic · 01-10-2008, 04:28 AM

It's very interesting, but needs to solve the reflecting problems.

AnnexC · 01-15-2008, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azayzel

OK AndiR, just curious if you read my message a little above this one? The FLEPia is not currently available for consumer purchase, only for bulk-buys in groups of 10 to businesses, which roughly figures at ~$1500 each.

Instead of physically marching all over Tokyo looking for this device, I asked my friend to call Fujitsu and speak with the marketing/sales department. She called and I relayed what I found out. I'll be checking another electronics store tomorrow, but I'm pretty sure it's not out based upon the call to the source.

Trust me on this, once the device is for sale to the general public, I will have one in-hand tut suite.

So did your friend manage to any more information on availability???

yagiz · 01-27-2008, 11:46 AM

Wow! This looks so promising... I'm adding myself to the waiting list...
But if it comes out with a 4-digit price tag, I can only hope to convince my employer to buy one for me

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Azayzel · 01-29-2008, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnnexC

So did your friend manage to any more information on availability???

Heh, yeah I'm kinda waiting myself. I'll have to give her a call tomorrow and see what she can find out. Worst case scenario might be a simple call to Fujitsu again. I was hoping to have found updated info in this forum, but nothing new... Thanks for the prod!

AndiR · 03-06-2008, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azayzel

Heh, yeah I'm kinda waiting myself. I'll have to give her a call tomorrow and see what she can find out. Worst case scenario might be a simple call to Fujitsu again. I was hoping to have found updated info in this forum, but nothing new... Thanks for the prod!

Me tooooooo!

Azayzel · 03-07-2008, 11:05 AM

Just a quick update... still no word. Kinda sux! If I have time, I'll run downtown on Sunday with some cash just in case. Never know.

AndiR · 05-08-2008, 05:40 AM

I recieved an email yesterday and no movement on it yet!!

"Dear Mr. Roberts,

Thank you for your interest to our product called FLEPia.

Unfortunately this product is still available only in Japan because of language of OS, regulations and support capability. If we start the global sale, I will let you know. Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely yours,
------------------------------------------------
Minako Koyama "

igorsk · 05-08-2008, 08:49 AM

So it's actually available in Japan retail? Or it's still the same "minimum 10 units" deal?

AndiR · 05-09-2008, 04:36 AM

I didn't ask.

His is email is koyama-m(AT)jp.fujitsu(DOT)com

I have now given up on this as some A4 readers will come out before Fujitsu get the "international" act together.

Regards from Spain, Andi

igorsk · 05-09-2008, 09:26 AM

JFYI, Minako is a female name (as most Japanese names ending with -ko)

joekilner · 05-09-2008, 11:40 AM

Wow, cool device. I have decided that an A4 colour e-reader is exactly what is needed for reading scientific papers (after experimenting holding my laptop on it's side for a bit). The big reason for this being that the documents themselves are formatted for this display and no matter how good your re-formatting it is always easiest to follow the document as the author laid it out. And reducing to A5 doesn't work well even on a printed page for some documents.

The only issues are the slow refresh time and the lowish resolution. Looks like things are getting good enough to be interesting, but not quite good enough to buy yet (unless it's really cheap)...

Also, people have mentioned other A4 readers in this thread, but I couldn't find any info on them...

giddion · 02-21-2009, 09:50 PM

Here is another video I was able to find, gives a good view of the screen. Lots of glare but less reflection then the other videos.

Floeee · 09-18-2009, 11:28 AM

is it possible to get a flepia in europe

Hellmark · 09-18-2009, 05:33 PM

not possible to get a flepia anywhere. hasn't been released to the public yet.

05-08-2008, 05:40 AM	#98
AndiR Rather interested Posts: 104 Karma: 677 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maidenhead Device: Kindle, Sony Ereader, Ipad & iPhone	Not rolling out yet I recieved an email yesterday and no movement on it yet!! "Dear Mr. Roberts, Thank you for your interest to our product called FLEPia. Unfortunately this product is still available only in Japan because of language of OS, regulations and support capability. If we start the global sale, I will let you know. Thank you for your understanding. Sincerely yours, ------------------------------------------------ Minako Koyama "

05-09-2008, 04:36 AM	#100
AndiR Rather interested Posts: 104 Karma: 677 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maidenhead Device: Kindle, Sony Ereader, Ipad & iPhone	Not sure I didn't ask. His is email is koyama-m(AT)jp.fujitsu(DOT)com I have now given up on this as some A4 readers will come out before Fujitsu get the "international" act together. Regards from Spain, Andi

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igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	So it's actually available in Japan retail? Or it's still the same "minimum 10 units" deal?

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igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	JFYI, Minako is a female name (as most Japanese names ending with -ko)

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02-21-2009, 09:50 PM	#103
giddion Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 186 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CT, USA Device: samsung i910 now - cybook later	Here is another video I was able to find, gives a good view of the screen. Lots of glare but less reflection then the other videos.

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Hellmark Wizard Posts: 2,592 Karma: 4290425 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Foristell, Missouri, USA Device: Nokia N800, PRS-505, Nook STR Glowlight, Kindle 3, Kobo Libra 2	not possible to get a flepia anywhere. hasn't been released to the public yet.