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Originally Posted by ps67
I agree with Barry, if many devices that can only read mobi are still used it would be a great issue for people that own them not to receive any books in their device.
Yes You could say that Amazon should update to kf8 the firmware of these devices, but may be there are technical reasons if it doesn't happen.
And anyway if somebody doesn't get access to wi fii or do not fire it except when buying a book the firmware can't be updated. Let's consider that old devices are often owned by people that can't afford a newer one or have difficulties to learn how to use another devices.
Surely, without the old mobi format things would be simpler for ebook builder, but if Amazon would drop out it many people would be damaged. I think and I hope for them that mobi will be with us for many Years.
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If you don't connect to WiFi, then the Mobi DRMed eBooks you have will still work as is. If you do connect to WiFi, then you'd get the new firmware and can download the KF8 versions.
For the DX series, given that a KF8 firmware has been able to be jammed in, I see no reason they cannot get KF8. And given that the DX series is basically a larger K2, the K2 can get KF8. It's just the original Kindle that may or may not be able to get KF8.
However, Amazon could give a discount for all those with Mobi only devices (that cannot be upgraded) towards the cost of a new device.