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Amazon is making it impossible to remove the DRM from Kindle Books (goodereader.com)
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[–] sailorzoop@lemmy.librebun.com 4 points 2 hours ago (10 children)

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)

[–] boonhet@sopuli.xyz 13 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago) (6 children)

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.

[–] krooklochurm@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

You sure can.

I've used calibre in the past.

[–] Prox@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago (2 children)

I just use a USB cable. No extra software required.

[–] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 1 points 17 minutes ago

I use Calibre with a USB cable. Calibre is great if you do a lot of reading or manage a lot of books.

[–] krooklochurm@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 hour ago

If it works it works

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