Kindle (Basic)

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Kindle (Basic)

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Kindle PC DeDRM still possible?

Yes, but not with all books. I'm using an older version of the app and it doesn't support some newer books with new formatting that where published after April 2025. For those I've an older kindle basic that I use to download and then add in Calibre, de-DRM for now works this way for the new format

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curlyAndUnruly in r/Calibre

November 13, 2025 11:38 AM

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Thinking about switching from Pocketbook to Kobo or maybe Kindle, need advice

Book sync (phone/device) excludes Kobo, good battery exclude Android ereaders, so Boox & Meebook (you will in comparison likely laugh about the battery problems you have on your PocketBook) and a wide file format support exclude Kindles (Kindles only support Kindle formats, so you will have to conve

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azoth980 in r/ereader

December 7, 2025 10:25 AM

4

Ereader Most Like Original Paperwhite Suggestions

The current kindle basic is very similar in size and screen.

pdy18 in r/ereader

April 9, 2026 1:16 AM

2

Very casual reader. Which affordable ereader to buy?

Kobo Clara BW used or new. Or kindle basic w/ ads

sailorchibi3 in r/ereader

April 17, 2026 8:21 AM

1

Should I Finally Buy an E-Reader or Am I Just Romanticizing It?

Try to find used ereader in your country. All my ereaders (Kindle Basic 10th gen, Tolino Vision 5 & Kobo Clara HD) were bought used

ihei47 in r/ereader

December 11, 2025 11:49 AM

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