Foxconn expects eReader shipments to double in 2011

Posted on Thursday, November 04 2010 @ 1:51 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

Foxconn expects to double its shipments of eBook readers to over 20 million units in 2011.

Global e-book reader shipments are expected to reach 12 million units in 2010 with 80-90% of the shipments, equivalent to more than 10 million units, from Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry). As the company expects to double its shipments in 2011, the volume should reach above 20 million units, according to a Chinese-language Apply Daily report citing market watchers.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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