# Bendable E-Book Readers The LG Plastic E-Paper Display Makes Digital Novels More Drop-Proof By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-04-02 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-plastic-e-paper-display References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/flexible-e-paper-device/21998/) & [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/29/lg-flexible-e-paper-display-launch/) The [LG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-chem-real-folding-window) Plastic E-Paper Display will make reading books electronically a little bit more organic and a lot more drop-proof. The six-inch XGA resolution screen is only 0.027 inches thick and weighs a mere 0.49 ounces. To put that into perspective -- that's half the weight and 2/3 the thickness of traditional glass screens. Intended to eventually replace traditional glass display screens for [ebook readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durobo-krono), the ultra flexible display can bend as much as 40 degrees from the center, according to LG. It has also been tested to withstand repeated beatings from a urethane hammer and multiple drops from a height of about five feet. It is allegedly the first plastic screen of its kind in production and will be available for purchase in Europe this month. The LG Plastic E-Paper Display closely mimics the look and feel of reading a traditional newspaper or novel and will be a saving grace for clumsy digital readers with butterfingers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Flexible E-paper Displays:** The LG Plastic E-Paper Display showcases the potential for flexible and durable e-paper displays in the market. - **Drop-proof Technology:** The use of drop-proof materials and engineering in e-book readers presents an opportunity to improve the durability of electronic devices. - **Enhanced User Experience:** The LG Plastic E-Paper Display mimics the look and feel of traditional print media, paving the way for a more immersive digital reading experience. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore the production and integration of flexible e-paper displays to enhance device functionality. - **Publishing and Media:** The publishing and media industry can leverage drop-proof technology to develop more robust and resilient digital reading platforms. - **Product Design and Manufacturing:** Product design and manufacturing companies have an opportunity to incorporate the design principles of the LG Plastic E-Paper Display to create more durable and user-friendly electronic devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Flexible Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-olcd.md) - [Folded Page Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dualscreen-ereader.md) - [Malleable Stretching Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stretchable-display.md) - [Folding E Ink eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooink-v.md) - [Bio-Resin Retail Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-13inch-color-epaper.md) - [Book-Like Dual-Screen eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkreader-duo.md) - [Dual-Screen E Ink Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkreader.md) - [Low-Power Paper-Like Retail Signs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-color-epaper-display.md) - [Long-Life E Ink Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-ink-4g-smartphone.md)