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  • I got a secondhand Kobo on eBay for less than $100, almost in new condition (the seller just forgot to include the charging cable, but luckily I had plenty of spare micro-USB cables). It’s a 2018 model, but it has 8 GB of storage, plenty for most people, and a nice 6" 300 PPI screen with warm light and dark mode. It’s more than sufficient.

    Point being, alternatives are out there. reMarkable and Boox aren’t exactly equivalent devices, since those are meant as more e-ink note-taking tablets, not dedicated e-readers. You could probably find a 2018 Kobo Clara HD for around $40-50 used nowadays as well… and it has more features than the equivalent 2018 Kindle.














  • Echolynx@lemmy.ziptoComic Strips@lemmy.worldPeople are all different
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    2 months ago

    Bigotry thrives on ignorance. By coming out and speaking up, people are actively challenging a status quo that enables such ignorance.

    You’ll sometimes notice this when a homophonic parent has to confront their own child coming out instead of just a bogeyman ‘other’. Not always, but occasionally, they’ll actually rethink their ingrained biases.



  • This is a fantastic resource, bookmarked. Thank you.

    I also wanted to add for buyers - PicClick is a fantastic resource for sorting through listings and auctions much more easily. It has various domains (.de, .com, etc.) so be sure to search for your local version.

    Additionally, a somewhat specific question if you’re able to answer - I’ve been looking at bike locks and accessories on eBay. There are a ton of decent higher-end locks at steep discounts because of cosmetic scratches or scuffing. Would these still be as safe to use as a regular new retail item?