New Color E-Reader debuts on the heels of the Kindle 2 Is the Kindle 2 already obsolete? In Japan, grayscale is not on the menu. A new color e-reader has stepped to the table and said “Welcome to the Fujiya Kinshicho Termina Restaurant. May I please take your order?” This week, Toyko-based Fujitsu is showcasing its e-reader...

Electronic paper (e-paper) has emerged as a radically new display technology, using reflective rather than emissive technology to create images. Unlike paper, e-paper allows for constant information updates via a network. Conversely, with low power usage and the ability to be read in daylight, it challenges more traditional display...

The Fujitsu FLEPia is the first e-reader device with a color display. In April 2009, Fujitsu launched online consumer sales of FLEPia in Japan. Inside the Fujitsu FLEPia there’s Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB and SD card slots and a battery good for 40 hours of reading time. The display on the Fujitsu FLEPia is an 8 inch 1024×768 touchscreen,...