Plastic Logic QUE Delay Confirmed: Arrives Summer 2010

As expected after this morning's report, Plastic Logic have officially confirmed that the launch of the QUE ebook reader will be delayed until Summer 2010.  In an official statement from company CEO Richard Archuleta, the decision is described as "to fine-tune the features and enhance the overall product experience."

Plastic Logic are promising free shipping to preorder customers as an apology for the delay; the QUE was originally expected to ship in mid-April 2010.  The device – which uses an E Ink display like other ebook readers, but paired with a unique plastic backplane of Plastic Logic's own design – is being positioned as a business device, with pricing to match.  The entry-level model kicks off at around $650.

Plastic Logic statement:

From: Richard Archuleta

Subject: QUE proReader Shipping Update

Thank you for being one of the first customers to order a QUE proReader from Plastic Logic. We appreciate your business.

Today, I wanted to personally inform you that we are postponing the first QUE proReader shipments until this Summer in order to fine-tune the features and enhance the overall product experience.

Within the next month we will send you an email with more details about your order. If you also ordered accessories for your QUE proReader, we plan to ship them at the same time as your QUE proReader.

I can imagine that you want to get your QUE proReader as soon as possible. We are sorry for the delay. For your inconvenience, the shipping charges will be on us.

Please note that we will not charge your credit card until your order is ready to ship.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us at QUEhelp@PlasticLogic.com.

Once again, thank you for being one of our first QUE proReader customers.

Best regards,

Richard Archuleta

CEO

Plastic Logic