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It's been a rough week for Amazon Kindle users, with ebook prices continuing to climb and a series of older models no longer receiving software and security updates.

That's where repurposing comes in hand. Tablets already do everything e-readers like Kindles do. So turning one into an e-reader is easier than you think. With a few tweaks, any iPad or Android tablet can feel pretty close to an e-reader.

Also: Your Kindle's not obsolete, it just needs a jailbreak - and I'll show you how it's done