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Originally Posted by issybird
I believe that the first and second gen Kindles only had 2G access and no WiFi connectivity. So once the 2G access was ended, the devices could no longer direct download books at all. But IMO, the owners of those devices were generously compensated; some even got totally free Kindles IIRC. Devices do obsolete, after all, and I don't think they were owed that.
The later non-touch Kindles can no longer access the store, but can still connect to WiFi and download books purchased on other devices.
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Ah, I forgot 2G was even a thing! That must be what I was (mis)remembering.
