3 ms·
Not that the Kindle has especially been a model of embracing open standards and user flexibility. But at least it’s popular.
by mikepurvis 5y ago
Not that the Kindle has especially been a model of embracing open standards and user flexibility. But at least it’s popular.
- Tostino 5y agoSometimes it's just about not being stuck with a paperweight.
- salamandersauce 5y agoThe PRS-505 supports ePub. Can't remember if that was after a firmware update or from the factory though. And even after the Sony ebook store closed down they let you transfer everything to Kobo. And you can still sideload ePubs on with Adobe Digital Editions. Early Kindles are going to lose a lot of functionality soon as 3G networks get shut down and they have no WiFi to fall back on.
- mikepurvis 5y agoOh yeah definitely, but the GP was specifically talking about the manufacturer throwing up arbitrary roadblocks.
- Tostino 5y agoThose arbitrary roadblocks can often be the reason a device becomes unusable after it isn't "supported" any more. But yeah point taken.
- dotancohen 5y agoYou might like the Nook. I've been rooting e-ink Nooks for about nine years, and the latest model can install Android apps without root! I mostly use it for studying with Ankidroid.