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Originally Posted by sensualspirit
Hi all,
So I have been using a Kindle 3 since around 2012 & I loved it.
I bought them both used.
Well suddenly the reader is having issues where when I turn it on, it keeps starting from zero books & then loads all of the books back into it which takes several minutes. This has happened almost 10 times now.
When I called Amazon, they said they are no longer offering support for that device, & if I reformat it, I will lose all of my books.
I have both Amazon books on there plus other books I put on there by connecting it to my computer.
They said I'm not allowed to do that because I asked, why can't I just copy the books to a folder on my computer & then put them back after reformatting.
Maybe someone can help me with that, but if I can't buy any new books from Amazon b/c Amazon won't send them there, then this is going to be a problem.
The reason I didn't buy a new Kindle a few years back is BECAUSE they removed a very important feature where you can turn the page with just your thumb on either side of the reader.
I was furious when they removed this ergonomic user friendly feature.
They put it back in one version, but they didn't put it where it was before which was on the side. They put it next to the glass part which means you will hurt yourself trying to reach out there to turn the page. I'm not even sure you can do that with one finger without having to use 2 hands. There's no point in even looking for that feature if you have to use 2 hands.
On Amazon I just saw another woman complaining about the same issue because she bought a new Kindle which of course didn't have that feature. SMH
I'm also looking for something where I decide whether I want wifi turned on, because I won't turn it on unless I need it.
And no bluetooth.
I'm looking for a reader that will allow me to use my computer to put files or books on it that I don't buy from Amazon & I don't care if it's older (I'll look on ebay), so long as when I do buy books from Amazon I can still send them there because it's supported.
Am I forced to ONLY buy a Kindle otherwise if I buy a book from Amazon it won't go on another kind of device?
I briefly looked at a Kobo & it also doesn't seem to have the page turn buttons & is way more expensive.
Is that it, just Kindle & Kobo?
Thank you for any help you can give me.
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First of all, it has never been Amazon's policy that you can't put non-Amazon books onto your device. The customer service rep was mistaken. They even created an app (send to kindle) that will allow you to put them on there over wireless.
Second, you can definitely back all of your books up to your computer and put them back onto the device without removing DRM, as long as you are putting them back onto the same device.
As others have said, you can put your books from Amazon onto any other device as long as you remove the DRM from them. Others have given you excellent advice about other brands, but I want to address your statement about the buttons on newer Kindles. I had a Kindle 3 (I still actually have one, but it doesn't work well anymore--only holds a charge for about 30 minutes...I keep it out of sentimentality.) I agree that the buttons on it are in the best location. I now have an Oasis with the buttons. While the buttons are not as well placed as the ones on the K3, they are only 1/4 of an inch from the side of the device, and I still just rest my thumb on the side...I just roll it slightly in toward the screen to push the button. You can choose whether to use the top or bottom button to page forward, depending on which is more comfortable (I use the bottom, because I have short fingers).
The wifi does not have to be on all of the time, nor does the bluetooth. (I've never used the bluetooth on mine)
I'm not trying to push you to getting a new Kindle, just clearing up some misconceptions.
I wish you luck in your quest.
Shari