PocketBook if you eant openness and long runtime (book-replacement).
Kobo/Onyx if you want Android flexibility, with possibility to flash LineageOS/PostmarketOS (though they’re slow for tablet use).
Comment on Amazon is making it impossible to remove the DRM from Kindle Books
sailorzoop@lemmy.librebun.com 13 hours ago
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.
kindlemodding.org/…/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)
MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip 11 hours ago
Luckaneer@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 hours ago
Pocketbook readers are pretty nice
Jeremyward@lemmy.world 12 hours ago
I have a super note, which is an eink tablet, reader, it’s quite nice and drm free but a bit pricey.
boonhet@sopuli.xyz 12 hours ago
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.
krooklochurm@lemmy.ca 12 hours ago
You sure can.
I’ve used calibre in the past.
Prox@lemmy.world 12 hours ago
I just use a USB cable. No extra software required.
Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 11 hours 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 12 hours ago
If it works it works
edgesmash@lemmy.world 11 hours ago
I second the Kobo. Bought one when my old kindle died, no regrets.
Siegfried@lemmy.world 11 hours ago
I only read books uploaded through calibre