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Fujitsu says they have developed a new color e-paper, that's brighter, has a better contrast and refresh rate compared to their previous technology. Fujitsu utilized a redesigned panel structure and image re-write methods to create these new e-paper displays.

The new technology will debut next month. Via Engadget

DisplaySearch forecasts that total e-paper display market will grow to 1.8 billion units and $9.6 billion in revenues in 2018, from 22 million units and $431 million in revenues in 2009, for a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 41% for revenues and 64% for units.

E-book displays currently account for the majority of e-paper revenues. Nearly all e-book devices currently in the market use E Ink's electrophoretic display technology, with a small number--such as Fujitsu's FLEPia--using cholesteric LCD (liquid crystal display) technology. Other electrophoretic display suppliers SiPix and Bridgestone have announced that they will also commercialize e-book displays.

Electrophoretic was the leading technology in 2008, and DisplaySearch forecasts that the technology will continue to lead the e-paper display market growth for this forecast period, and reach $5.8 billion by 2018.

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Fujitsu released a new color e-book reader called the 'Flepia', selling for around 1,000$ in Japan.

Fujitsu Fpedia e-book reader

The Flepia has a touch 8" display, capable of 1024x768 resolution with 260K colors. Fujitsu has developed their own color e-paper technology .

Other features include Wi-Fi and bluetooth, SD card slot, and 40 hours of work. It runs Windows CE 5.0