News Analysis: A report has surfaced claiming Amazon has acquired a touch-screen manufacturer. What the online retailer is actually planning remains unknown. But with the help of that touch-screen company, Amazon could ensure the Kindle stays relevant after the iPad hits store shelves. Here are the reasons why.
– Amazon has acquired a small touch-screen manufacturer, called Touchco,
according to a report in the
New York Times. Touchco offers touch displays at a reduced price, compared with
those Apple’s has purchased for the iPad. Perhaps most importantly, Touchco’s
technology allows for multitouch and c…