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April 4th, 2009

Plastic Logic mum on possible Murdoch investment in e-reader

By David Rothman

Plastic Logic is mum. A spokesperson would say only that the company is "involved in a number of strategic discussions." My best guess is that the rumors are true for now. But this doesn’t necessarily mean that Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation will go ahead with a deal.

Related: All Kindled up, Rupert Murdoch might invest in a K-rival with a ‘four color’ screen. Plastic Logic reader?

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Chris B. Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 3:00 pm

Time will tell…

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