While at ShowStoppers during CES 2009 I was able to spend some time with a Plastic Logic e-reader prototype. What an amazing product for an early prototype, it felt and operated like a product ready to ship and use. I was told early samples will trickle out in mid to late 2009 with shipping units in early 2010.
The screen contrast seemed to be on par with my Sony 505, however I did not have it on hand to compare side by side. The page response was quick as you can tell from the video I took. The device looks like it will support many if not most formats including DRM material when it ships. I did not discover what DRM formats are planned.
Their e-reader interface runs on top of a version of Microsoft WinCE, measures a thin 7mm weighing in at less than 16 oz, with a form factor of 8.5” x 11”. Basically it is the size of a typical magazine. The touch screen was also quick and responsive and featured a soft keyboard.
I am enthusiastically waiting to make one of these units my new daily e-reader.
http://www.plasticlogic.com/
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