Plastic Logic reader to use AT&T network - Page 3

HarryT · 07-23-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by wallcraft

The small amount of info we have is summarized in wiki: Plastic Logic. We don't know its pixel density, but the screen is definitely 10.7 diagonal inches (vs 9.7" for the KDX and 10.2" for the DR1000S). Another interesting difference is that it will be running WinCE, which may be helpful for business apps.

Thanks. A 10.7" diagonal is nowhere near 8.5x11 (which has a diagonal of 13.9"). That sounds a lot more reasonable. Sounds like they're going after the same target audience as iRex, so I'd imagine that the price will be in the same ballpark.

Dave_S · 07-23-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Abecedary

From the videos of the PL device that I watched, it looks like they use a double-tap on the screen to turn the page.

One of the videos showed page changes by strokes, so maybe it is user selectable??? OR, maybe they are still doing market research concerning usability features? I would actually prefer double taps, since it would be less likely to be activated when pointing out document elements to clients.

chaznsc · 07-23-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Abecedary

The fact that they are targetting this at business users means they can instantly tack on at least a $100 premium. I wouldn't expect to see this below $600, and it could possibly be higher.

However, if the business model allows, if the price is under $400, you will hear the wind being sucked out of Amazon's sails.

Kali Yuga · 07-23-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by chaznsc

However, if the business model allows, if the price is under $400, you will hear the wind being sucked out of Amazon's sails.

I really cannot see PL undercutting the DX by $100 or more, especially since it's got a touch screen, and the issue of how they will charge for wireless is unsettled. They need to make a profit on the device.

JSWolf · 07-23-2009, 01:16 PM

If PL does not mess up PDF support and the price is close to the DX, goodbye DX sales.

Dylrob · 07-23-2009, 05:19 PM

Well... crud!

Will there ever be a device that uses a wireless service that is actually available in my area?

DaleDe · 07-24-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

I disagree; it would be FAR too big to carry around. Besides which, is there actually any evidence that PL are working on a device with an A4 screen? That's a damned big screen - the largest screen device currently available is the iRex DR1000, which has an A5 screen; half the size of A4.

You can't even buy a Tablet PC with an A4 screen! It's just too big; I think that the market for such a device would be extremely restricted.

Actually Plastic logic has never once said the screen was letter size or A4 size (about the same). What they said was that the device was that big, not the screen. Even at that I agree it is a little big.

Dale

DaleDe · 07-25-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kali Yuga

I really cannot see PL undercutting the DX by $100 or more, especially since it's got a touch screen, and the issue of how they will charge for wireless is unsettled. They need to make a profit on the device.

Exactly, any one claiming it will be $400 is smoking funny cigarettes.

Dale

HansTWN · 07-25-2009, 10:36 PM

The Plastic Logic reader is claimed to be almost exactly as big as the Irex DR (just no rim around the edges, but virtually the same screen size). But a lot lighter and thinner. If it costs 6-700 with a touch screen, WiFi, a decent battery, enough memory or an expansion slot; then I think that is a very reasonable price and I will definitely get one.

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,784 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	If PL does not mess up PDF support and the price is close to the DX, goodbye DX sales.

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Dylrob Murderous Mustela Posts: 10,234 Karma: 48000000 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The other land of schnitzel and beer Device: iPad M1 Pro, Kindle Paperwhite	Well... crud! Will there ever be a device that uses a wireless service that is actually available in my area?

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HansTWN Wizard Posts: 4,538 Karma: 264065402 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Device: HP Touchpad, Sony Duo 13, Lumia 920, Kobo Aura HD	The Plastic Logic reader is claimed to be almost exactly as big as the Irex DR (just no rim around the edges, but virtually the same screen size). But a lot lighter and thinner. If it costs 6-700 with a touch screen, WiFi, a decent battery, enough memory or an expansion slot; then I think that is a very reasonable price and I will definitely get one.

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