Hi sailors,

I’m trying to get into the habit of reading but books are often expensive and cumbersome. However I don’t particularly like reading on my phone screen since I’ll get distracted eventually.

So, e-readers seems to me a perfect fit. It’s tech enough that I find it interesting. Not too expensive. Gorgeous paper white display.

So, essentially what I want to know is, which kindle (or other device) is best for cracking/exploiting/moding, and overall just your opinion on it.

Edit3: 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 2: I’m from the EU 🇪🇺 so, if you have EU specific tips it’d be great. Also my country doesn’t really care about piracy so I’m not really worried about VPNs

Edit: I didn’t expect so many people to reply! Thanks everyone!

Also I don’t remember writing half of the things on this post? Might just install a monoxide detector… If some admin edited it, thanks. It’s a lot clearer now, probably why it got so much traction.

  • @Waker@lemmy.ptOP
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    2 years ago

    Seems like a good tip, but I’m from the EU so other than physical books and outdated PC’s with dialup (okay, dialup might be going too far haha) I don’t think there’s anything else at the library here.

      • @Waker@lemmy.ptOP
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        22 years ago

        Well Germany is pretty much one of the best examples on EU. If you said something like even Bulgaria has them I’d be surprised…

        I’m from Portugal so I doubt we have those on the libraries. But, I’ll have a look, I have a library 5mins away on foot.

        • @Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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          32 years ago

          You’d be surprised how ass backwards Germany is with elevtronic stuff…

          Regarding e-lending: Surely depends on the local offers around you. Totally (sadly).

          • @Waker@lemmy.ptOP
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            32 years ago

            Well that’s fair. I’ve never been to Germany (yet) so I just assumed it would be better than here.

            Doesn’t seem like we have any elending programs here though… I did find an online Portuguese State library but the ebooks are paid. :(

    • @BoilingChrist@lemmy.world
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      22 years ago

      I don’t know where you’re from, but I’m from the Netherlands. With a library subscription you can basically download any book (in Dutch or English) and keep them forever

      • @Waker@lemmy.ptOP
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        12 years ago

        Portugal. I highly doubt our libraries have anything besides old books and aging PC tech.