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Old 10-23-2026, 12:38 AM   #40
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A Android mini ereader might be nice but the current trend seems to be using ESP32 processors which, at this time, do nor run KOReader or much of anything else. Given the hardware needs for newer Android versions (4GB/2GB for Go version RAM, 32GB of storage, quad-core CPU, 1280 x 720 display, etc.), the chances of a cheap ESP32-based implementation is non-existent.

I must admit that I haven't looked at any ESP32 implementations since June, 2025. At that time, the card I picked up listed a dual-core Xtensa L6 processor @ 240MHz with 520KB of built-in RAM. It was fun trying to squeeze the program into that amount of RAM since the database was stored in RAM for speed of access.
The DuRoBo Krono claims to have an octa-core processor, personally I won't ever mind to have an e-reader of those sizes; thought it's priced also: https://www.durobo.com/pages/krono
I like them form factor, its rolling wheel to scroll, and that back ledge bar:

It seems available only on EU, @279$.
I understand now the company is from Netherland.

(OMG what's that's mouse? - edit: Lofree Touch PBT)
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