This handheld e-reader has effectively replaced my Kindle, and I can't argue with the price

• The DuRobo Krono is a smartphone-sized ePaper tablet, available for $280.
• The Android-based Krono is meant to be a distraction-free device for reading, note-taking, and productivity.
• Following a successful Kickstarter campaign, the Krono is now available for preorder, with shipping scheduled for the end of January.

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As an avid book lover, I'm a sucker for a great e-reader. But the problem is that many of these devices are way too limited to become a companion device. This is why I loved the TCL Nxtpaper tablet so much. There's another device, however: the new DuRobo Krono is here to address that tablet's downfall: it's a pocket e-reader and productivity device that is finally available for purchase.

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