
So apparently (as per Dr Eid) the electronic Implant is still atleast 6-8 years (conservative estimate) away from reaching market. Also, it will mostly be marketed towards older men who have dexterity issues in their hands. The interesting part I will quote directly from his email to me:
"The disadvantage of the eIPP will be that you will have a very visible 4 by 3 inch battery pack superficially underneath the skin which will be visible and palpable on the lower abdominal wall below the belt line. It has to be superficial because it will need to be recharged every 5 to 8 erections and you will need your phone to activate the pump and get an erection."
So it seems like there will be a large and palpable battery.
He also told me that there shouldn't be any difference in rigidity between the electric implant and the currently available implants. According to him the gold standard will continue to be the current implants, because they have better concealability and there is no need to recharge, and it is easily activated, and the current devices have been around since 1973, so they're very reliable now.
Hope you all find this information interesting and relevant.