Kindle Users Outraged as Amazon Ends Support for Older Models — Blocking Owners From Buying More Books From Next Month

Veteran owners of Amazon's Kindle devices have reacted in disbelief after being told they'll no longer be able to buy, borrow or download more books from next month. Amazon is now contacting owners of Kindle devices released in 2012 and earlier to state that their e-reader's functionality will be downgraded from May 20. After this point, it will no longer be possible to add new books to existing accounts. Owners will still be able to access their existing book libraries as long as their account is registered to the device. But, after May 20, these older Kindles will not be able to be used at all by any future user — as registering a fresh account will not be possible. After this, a factory reset will make them completely unusable — turning this eBook reader into nothing more than a paperweight. A Kindle is probably one of the most low-tech devices ever made, so why is @AmazonUK discontinuing support for Kindle 1st and 2nd Generation? Why are they forcing new stuff without reason? A KINDLE IS A TEXT DEVICE! There is no need for updates. Text is text! #amazon #kindle pic.twitter.com/jK2XO3IE8X Impacted devices include the Kindle 1st and 2nd Generation models, Kindle DX, Kindle DX Gra