AUO says that its e-paper displays will be better, and much cheaper than available today, using its large-size production capabilities. In fact, they expect e-book readers prices to fall in half within two years - and they see a 100$ reader by 2011.
SiPix (a unit of AU Optronics) says they will launch color e-paper by the end of 2010. The new displays are based on new developments by AU Optronics in thin-film-transistor panels.
AU Optronics says it hopes to start making color e-Paper by the end of 2010. As we reported a few days ago, AUO will start shipping monochrome (6" to 9") e-Paper by 3Q 2009.
Digitimes reports that AUO will start producing ePaper for e-readers soon. Shipments are expected in 3Q 2009.
The panels will be 6" to 9" at first, but the company will also be working on 10" and even A4 sizes later.