Which Kindle Should I Purchase

Patchicat · 12-03-2016, 06:14 PM

I am looking at purchasing a Kindle so that I can use the download for transfer option on any Amazon ebook purchases. I use Calibre to future proof all my purchases. I own several Nooks and prefer them to Kindles for various reasons. However, there are some books which only are available at Amazon. I do purchase these and download them to my PC where I future proof them. I use the old Kindle app rather than the newer app designed for Windows 8 or 10. However, I foresee that option disappearing in the not so distant future as Amazon may redesign and/or discontinue the ability to use the original Kindle app on Windows 10.

Therefore, which Kindle would be a better purchase for my purposes? I do not necessarily want to use the kindle for reading, only for utilizing the download for transfer option at Amazon.

Thanks.

jhowell · 12-03-2016, 06:36 PM

I don't think that you need to worry, but if you want a kindle you can get a used or refurbished one for under $25. For example:

https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Touch-.../dp/B005890G8Y

12-03-2016, 06:14 PM	#1
Patchicat Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 430000 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Texas Device: Nook Tablet; Nook HD+; Nook Samsung Tab 3	Which Kindle Should I Purchase I am looking at purchasing a Kindle so that I can use the download for transfer option on any Amazon ebook purchases. I use Calibre to future proof all my purchases. I own several Nooks and prefer them to Kindles for various reasons. However, there are some books which only are available at Amazon. I do purchase these and download them to my PC where I future proof them. I use the old Kindle app rather than the newer app designed for Windows 8 or 10. However, I foresee that option disappearing in the not so distant future as Amazon may redesign and/or discontinue the ability to use the original Kindle app on Windows 10. Therefore, which Kindle would be a better purchase for my purposes? I do not necessarily want to use the kindle for reading, only for utilizing the download for transfer option at Amazon. Thanks.

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12-03-2016, 06:36 PM	#2
jhowell Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,070 Karma: 91577715 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Charlottesville, VA Device: Kindles	I don't think that you need to worry, but if you want a kindle you can get a used or refurbished one for under $25. For example: https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Touch-.../dp/B005890G8Y

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