I'm never buying another Kindle, and neither should you

5 hours ago

The author has decided to stop buying Kindles due to Amazon's policies that prioritize storefront access over digital ownership and reader experience.
Amazon is discontinuing support for older Kindle models (pre-2013), rendering them unusable after a factory reset, which contributes to e-waste and forces unnecessary upgrades.
The Kindle user interface has stagnated, focusing more on ads and recommendations rather than user libraries, and Amazon is increasingly tracking reading habits for AI and data mining.
Alternatives like Kobo and Onyx Boox offer better hardware, open ecosystems (e.g., ePub support, library integration), repairability, and more privacy-focused experiences.
Users can retain access to their Kindle books by using tools like Calibre to remove DRM and convert files, ensuring digital ownership and preservation outside Amazon's ecosystem.
The e-reader market in 2026 is competitive, with Kobo and Boox providing superior options that justify switching from Kindle for better value and user control.

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