Does anyone know of a good e-ink (or otherwise non-backlit) ebook reader that's either open or easily jailbroken?

Like, a Kindle without all the digital bondage those come with

(..Or "How old a Kindle should I look for and how hard would it be to hack open", alternatively)

Lightweight is also a big plus, as my wrists/arms aren't great for holding stuff up for long periods

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Belatedly realising that physical fatigue is as much a reason why I never manage to finish Godel Escher Bach as mental fatigue

That book is *big*

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