This handheld e-reader has effectively replaced my Kindle, and it's priced well

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• The DuRobo Krono is a smartphone-sized ePaper tablet with a productivity focus.
• 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.
  

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

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