Hi!

I want to get more into reading but books can be expensive and bulky.

I thought I’d buy a Kindle (or similar) since those screens are pleasant to read on, but I don’t know if there’s anything specific I should be looking for piracy wise.

Apparently amazon has added support for epubs so I’m hoping it’ll make it easier to load with my own downloaded books?

Also, the version names/models of kindles are crap.

Edit2: I’ve decided I’ll buy a paperwhite kindle (2020 version). I found a 2nd hand one, like new, for 80€ with a screen protector + magnetic cover. This way I’m still not supporting amazon :)

Edit: I seem to have posted this same/similar question yesterday but I have no recollection of doing so. If this is something you’re interested have a look at that post.

  • prince of space@lemm.eeEnglish
    5·
    1 year ago

    I recommend getting the kids paperwhite. Comes ad free and with a good case. Just unsub from the kids book thing if you don’t want it. Paperwhites are backlit so I can fall asleep reading at night with no other lights on. The newer ones also support dark mode and usb-c, finally!

    And only buy any Amazon devices when deeply discounted like on prime day.

    • Waker@lemmy.ptOPEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      Apparently on my other post (no clue what happened), people say that that’s no longer the case. As soon as you disable kids mode you get ads. You could try to call the support line and BS your way to free ad upgrade on it but I’m too lazy to do it tbh.

      • prince of space@lemm.eeEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        bummer. I guess mine is a couple years old at this point and they closed that loophole. I hate ads and would pay more to remove them anyway though.