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Boox Picco pocket e-reader now available for pre-order

Boox is letting people pre-order its smallest e-reader yet, the Picco, starting at $99—or $109 in the US. The Picco has a 3.97-inch black-and-white screen, weighs just 58 grams, and includes a warm and cool front light, touchscreen, and physical page-turn buttons. It doesn’t run Android or support third-party apps, but comes with a companion app and an SD card slot. Orders ship in October.

Why it mattersThere’s new competition in the tiny e-reader market. If you want a dedicated screen about the size of a deck of cards—one that spares your eyes—this is one of your few options, and it’s priced lower than most e-readers from bigger brands.

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