Amazon
Kindle (Basic)
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For the first time ever, Amazon is cutting old Kindles off from the Kindle Store
This. I own a 2012 Kindle and this is how I'll use it from now on. Amazon has just made sure that I won't ever buy a kindle again from them, although I think the device is great, mine works flawlessly still.
eerie_space in r/Anticonsumption
April 9, 2026 6:36 AM
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I'm pulling the triger tonight, which do you recommend?
Kobo clara bw. It might be more expensive than the kindle basic but it's waterproof and has warm light and the kindle basic doesn't have those. You might also wait a couple of days and see if it will get any discounts.
MediaWorth9188 in r/ereader
November 24, 2025 2:21 PM
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Starting in May, pre-2013 Kindles won't be able to buy or download new books
I'm a daily user of a 2012 Kindle. It still works flawlessly and the battery is still strong, it's the best electronic device that I own and I hope that it lasts another decade. Due to Amazon's policy to make it less useful I won't ever purchase another Kindle.
eerie_space in r/books
April 8, 2026 7:41 PM
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Pre-2012 Kindles are being bricked
Not being bricked, and 15 years of support is pretty damn good. Basically Amazon just isn’t letting you use their store because I’m sure it’s a nightmare to maintain that tier of hardware. Jailbreaking Kindles has never been a better experience, I’d 100% just go that route and add books via Calibre.
DynamiteRuckus in r/LinusTechTips
April 8, 2026 7:26 PM
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So after playing with both Kindle and Kobo for a few days, I gotta say — the hate for Kindle and the hype around Kobo are both kinda overblown
The hate for Kindle is based around a hate for Amazon, the device itself is not the problem.
w1gw4m in r/ereader
October 16, 2025 9:16 PM
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Kindle Shop: Aus für alte Modelle, Amazon kappt den Support
Amazon versucht, den Abschied etwas abzufedern und verteilt einen Rabattcode an Betroffene für neue Modelle. Über jenen gibt es 20 % Nachlass auf ausgewählte Kindle-Geräte, der Code soll bis zum 20. Juni 2026 gültig sein. Joah, für mich wird es dann aber eher kein neuer Kindle. Mein Paperwhite von 2
...EviIution in r/de_EDV
April 8, 2026 7:03 AM
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Amazon vai encerrar suporte a Kindles antigos; veja o que fazer para continuar usando os dispositivos
caralho quem ta com o mesmo kindle por uma decada esta de parabens demais. é papo de economizar o preço de dois kindle ao longo desse tempo, no minimo. a amazon podia fazer uma promoção pro pessoal enviar esses modelos que vao ter serviços descontinuados, e ganhar um desconto gigante pra pegar um no
...picadejoso in r/Livros
April 15, 2026 2:55 AM
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Why can’t non-verbal autistics talk?
I'm ADHD, autistic, and have a ton of other health issues. I could speak by age 2 and started reading in a headstart program between 2-4. I have a series of medical conditions that affect my muscles. I physically can't speak when I'm stressed or excited because I lose a good amount of control over m
...bleeding_inkheart in r/NoStupidQuestions
December 14, 2025 7:57 PM
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Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry
Best solution to this problem, by far in my experience. It's a little less convenient, but airplane mode + Calibre + USB cable is the way to go. I haven't used the Amazon store in years for e-Books, but my Kindle still works.
MardukX in r/books
April 10, 2026 12:49 PM
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A niche E ink DAP eReader review - the Hisense Touch Lite
Until recently, I’ve been using the Hiby m300 - a device that was technically functional, but I was not super enthused by. I’ve also been using a Kindle for more than 15 years now, and I’m an avid E ink fan. When I realized I wanted to replace both devices, it seemed only natural to look for somethi
...tablloyd in r/DigitalAudioPlayer
December 5, 2025 7:37 PM
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