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Are there any good "open" alternatives to the Paperwhite? I've been drooling over getting an e-ink reader for like a month straight now. https://kindlemodding.org/jailbreaking/kindle-models.html
Most of the current models can be jailbroken, but I'd definitely rather another route. (Not having to deal with checking second-hand market seller's firmware versions etc)
Wait, can't you just load non-Amazon books on the Kindle? I thought this is only about the ability to redistribute books you buy from Amazon.
I mean I'd still sure like to hear if there's a good alternative. But if not, I think you can still use it, just don't buy Amazon books for it. Recommend researching first though.
Edit: I found a company called Kobo. 6 and 7 inch colour models available, as well as 6, 8, 10 inch black and white models. Marketing for the 6" Clara Colour model claims good repairability and iFixit seems to agree. And yes, the colour ones are still e-ink.
I second the Kobo. Bought one when my old kindle died, no regrets.
You sure can.
I've used calibre in the past.
I just use a USB cable. No extra software required.
I use Calibre with a USB cable. Calibre is great if you do a lot of reading or manage a lot of books.
If it works it works
I only read books uploaded through calibre
PocketBook if you want openness and long runtime (book-replacement), it runs plain Linux.
Kobo/Onyx if you want Android flexibility, with possibility to flash LineageOS/PostmarketOS (though they're slow for tablet use).
But personally, if you're not using it to transcript notes (recommendation Remarkable) or want more than merely reading books, i would go with a tablet.
Pocketbook readers are pretty nice
I have a super note, which is an eink tablet, reader, it's quite nice and drm free but a bit pricey.