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Originally Posted by Divarin
Wow, all great replies, thanks everyone.
I think I may keep my eye out for an older, used, kindle or perhaps one of the open Android readers as Pajamaman said.
Yeah I probably would want to use 20 year old tech, I use tech that's older than that right now. I'm not too concerned with other functionality that the reader would have besides just reading books.
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I suggest getting the latest model of whichever ereader you get. It'll last years longer. The batteries are hard to replace. It can be done but it's a pain.
I replaced the battery on a Paperwhite about a year ago. I wouldn't do it again.
It's also worth considering that as the devices get older replacement batteries will probably be harder to come by. And even if you do find one if it's been sitting on a shelf for years it's probably worthless.
Also, any time you put a device with a built-in battery away for 20 years you can safely assume it won't work anymore. And it would probably be difficult to rescue it. Probably impossible but certainly difficult.
Barry