E-Ink, the company that makes electronic paper displays and that is largely responsible for the explosion of electronic readers in the last two years has been acquired by Prime View International for a staggering $215 Million!
E-Ink and Prime View have been partners since 2006 and feel this merger will help to improve their current business.
And their business has been doing well. E-ink has reported that its 2009 first quarter sales has reached $18 million, a 157% rise since the same quarter last year.
E-ink is the supplier of electronic paper displays for over twenty electronic readers including the Amazonkindle 2.0, kindle DX, the Sony Reader PRS 700, Plastic Logic , Cool-er Reader and many more.
So, you've heard a lot about this cool new gadget that everyone, from the guy next door to the evening news, seems to be talking about. Some people are skeptical, insisting electronic readers are just a fad that will die a quiet death. Others compare them to the iPod, insisting that they will revolutionize the publishing industry. But, if you've landed on this website, it's because you probably want to learn a little more about electronic readers.
So, you've heard a lot about this cool new gadget that everyone, from the guy next door to the evening news, seems to be talking about. Some people are skeptical, insisting electronic readers are just a fad that will die a quiet death. Others compare them to the iPod, insisting that they will revolutionize the publishing industry. But, if you've landed on this website, it's because you probably want to learn a little more about electronic readers.
