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> E-reader fans might say that I should be doing my reading on a dedicated device that’s not as subject to ever-changing software Oh boy, if you think dedicate
by Archipelagia 4y ago
> E-reader fans might say that I should be doing my reading on a dedicated device that’s not as subject to ever-changing software
Oh boy, if you think dedicated devices don't have the same problem of frustrating updates, then I got some bad news for you. I still remember how annoyed I was when Kindle update added recommendations (=ads) on my home menu.
- torben-friis 4y agoDoes that also show up in the ads free version? I’m looking at getting a kindle and that might be a deal breaker to me, I’ll have to look at alternatives
- mrweasel 4y agoThis might be a result of my Kindle being old, it's the 2012 model. It doesn't have ads. I am concerned that it might break, because none of the newer Kindle work like the old one. It has button, a non-touch display and isn't backlit, all things I consider must have feature, or non-features. Personally I don't understand why they didn't just stop development at that point and just lowered prices as the components became less and less expensive.
- 43920 4y agoNot defending the first two (physical page turn buttons are great!) but on my 2018 paperwhite, the backlight will turn off entirely at the lowest brightness setting.
- WalterBright 4y agoSounds like the Kindle Keyboard. I bought an extra one just because the Kindles all went downhill after that one.
- urtrs 4y agoYes. The home menu is filled with "recommendations". Most read, trending, new releases...
- 2OEH8eoCRo0 4y agoI just stopped connecting the Kindles and Kobos to WiFi
- fsflover 4y agoConsider PineTab, which runs free software.