Amazon axes support for old kindle models, enrages users

Amazon has sent shockwaves through the e-reader community by informing owners of certain Kindle models that their devices will lose functionality from May 20th. The affected devices include the Kindle 1st and 2nd Generation, Kindle DX, Kindle DX Graphite, Kindle Keyboard, Kindle Touch, Kindle 4, Kindle 5, and the original Kindle Paperwhite.

Users left in the lurch, forced to upgrade

Following the email notification, owners of these older models are being pushed to buy a new Kindle, with Amazon offering 20% off select devices and a small eBook credit. The company cited