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freewheeling2 · 12-19-2023, 12:52 AM

I have a DX that I bought years ago to mainly use for reading academic papers, but haven't used it very much. My Paperwhite finally died a couple of weeks ago, and have ordered a new one, but have been using the DX by downloading books from Calibre. But I was wondering if there are any other uses for the DX in good working condition? It's OK as a backup, but it would be great to have some sort of wireless connectability. I gather the 3G networks are all dead. Is the card replaceable, or is there some way to use 3G receivers, or some way to emulate WiFi? Just curious. I actually like the form factor quite a bit. Seems silly that they were once charging $400 for these, and they'll now only give you $5 for trade in even though it's in perfect condition.

12-19-2023, 12:52 AM	#1
freewheeling2 Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2022 Device: Kindle Paperwhite & DX	Are there any uses for a pristine Kindle DX? I have a DX that I bought years ago to mainly use for reading academic papers, but haven't used it very much. My Paperwhite finally died a couple of weeks ago, and have ordered a new one, but have been using the DX by downloading books from Calibre. But I was wondering if there are any other uses for the DX in good working condition? It's OK as a backup, but it would be great to have some sort of wireless connectability. I gather the 3G networks are all dead. Is the card replaceable, or is there some way to use 3G receivers, or some way to emulate WiFi? Just curious. I actually like the form factor quite a bit. Seems silly that they were once charging $400 for these, and they'll now only give you $5 for trade in even though it's in perfect condition.