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The Kindles just keep getting better and better.
I admit that I have a bias toward all the products in the Kindle line. I have owned a Nook, two Kindle Fires, and many Kindle e-readers. My preference is a Kindle which is designed for the reader. While tablets have their many uses, I don't particularly care for them when reading for long periods of time - I only use one if in a pinch. The Kindles have been designed with the reader in mind and they just keep getting better and better with every new product introduction.I very seriously debated getting this new device since I have a Voyage and have loved it from day one. The price was a bit of a shock initially, but when I broke it down and realized I was paying for a leather cover in addition to the actual device, it seemed to be a reasonable price point.Having received this several days ago and reading on it many times, here are my impressions:1) I have always preferred reading with my Kindle "naked" and did so until the Voyage when it became too difficult to remove and replace the cover each time. With the Oasis, I am able to read the device naked since it is easy to separate it from the cover. When out of the cover, the device is incredibly lightweight and fits perfectly in my hand. I feel no apprehension about dropping it. The design lets it rest comfortably and firmly in my hand.2) Obviously, when the Oasis is in the cover, the weight is significantly more than the device by itself. However, the two combined are still less than my Voyage in its cover and I didn't feel like I had the option of taking the cover off so the weight difference is significant.3) I was in heaven when the Voyage allowed me to both swipe the screen as well has having page turn buttons. As happy as I was, this one is significantly better in that respect. I find myself always using the page forward/back buttons - they are so easy to find and my thumb rests in just the right position to take advantage of it.4) The ability for the device to be read one-handed in either the right or left hand is great for the way I read. I am a fidgeter and don't stay still when reading. I move the device from one hand to the other or move it to hold with both hands frequently. The ability of the screen to "flip" automatically means the reading experience is much more pleasant for me. Also, the ability to specify which button is the page forward and which button is the page back is incredible! I didn't realize how awkwardly (in comparison) I was holding the Voyage to be able to have my thumb in the correct position for utilizing the buttons. I find that I love having the bottom button the page forward and it feels so natural to me.5) As someone who reads a lot and also loves to travel, the battery life is another area when the Oasis beats the Voyage. As far as I am concerned, the longer the better as long as it doesn't add to much weight or heft to the e-reader. I am going on a two-week trip soon and am still taking my Kindle charger with me, but I will be eager to see if I will need it. To potentially be able to go without any cable or charger would be a benefit since I travel very light and am always looking for ways to eliminate items when travelling.6) The only drawback I have seen so far is that when I flip open the case, it takes it an additional beat or two for the Kindle to spring to life. Not a problem for me since it is only a moment or two, but (in fairness) it should be noted.Everytime I get a new Kindle, I wonder how it could ever be improved upon -- only to have the next one wow me. I have to hand it to the Amazon development team that they know their reading audience and give us better and better products.I have seen a fair number of negative comments about the price but I think each person gets to decide for themselves what adds value for that individual. If you have never tried an e-reader and are just exploring the option for the first time, I would recommend the Paperwhite. Great e-reader, great value, and a solid workhorse. In fact, I just purchased one for my husband about a month ago since he isn't a huge reader and is the best value for how he will use the device. For me, this is one area of my life where I appreciate those incremental improvements. I am willing to pay more since this is a device I use daily and derive a great deal of happiness by my reading experience being the best it can be.Is the Oasis for everyone ? Absolutely not but, for me, it is pure joy to hold it in my hand and get lost in the world of reading.
S**R
Worth Every Penny!
When Kindle Oasis came out, I had been planning on ordering a new Kindle for some time. My first generation Paperwhite had never held a charge for longer than a few days and the screen was starting to freeze to the point of having to reset it to regain use. The abysmal battery life (though I know was not the norm) had never endeared me to the Paperwhite. I had been planning on purchasing the Voyage (VOYAGE! I can’t handle all the reviews on here calling it the Voyager!) for some time, but I wanted to wait until the newest model came out (it hasn't been updated since its release in 2014). But in looking at purchasing a new Kindle, I didn't want another Paperwhite.You'd think that when the Oasis was announced I’d jump on the bandwagon. It was the latest and greatest. False. First of all, I felt very much that it was overpriced. It was nearly as much as an iPad. Second, I had a first generation Paperwhite that always had issues. Why would I want to get a “practice” Kindle again? But then what was I going to get? I wanted an upgrade from the Paperwhite and the Voyage was two years old. I know the Voyage has a lot of Kindle lovers who swear by it, but if Amazon hasn’t updated it in those two years, when they continually update the Paperwhite, it just doesn’t give me the confidence in the product needed to purchase it.The tipping point for me was when I actually LOOKED at the price. When I purchase a Kindle, I purchase the Amazon exclusive cover. I do everything I can do to ensure my investment lasts. I had narrowed my choices to the Voyage and the Oasis. When I looked at the prices of the two with the covers I wanted (such as the premium leather cover) the price difference was less than $10. Even with the least expensive cover, the difference in price was less than $50. CLEARLY if I was just planning on purchasing the Voyage and nothing else—or ordering a third party cover—the Voyage would have been the less expensive bang for my buck. But with the included cover bringing the price to essentially the same price as the 2 YEAR OLD Voyage model, it made absolutely no sense to NOT get the Oasis.NOW. My review.FIRST—The battery lasts over a month on a single charge with daily reading of at least 30 minutes. I read with the cover on and off. It lasted much longer than my Paperwhite ever did, and though I don’t think it will last months, it did exceed my expectations. ALSO, the battery charges super fast. Even if the battery only lasted for a week, it would be no big deal for me to plug it in at night for a fresh battery the next morning. But luckily the battery lasts much longer than a week!SECOND—This Kindle is far lighter than my Paperwhite and much more comfortable to hold. Especially in bed. I read laying down all the time. The cover folds over nicely and allows me to easily read one-handed. The page press buttons are amazing and I love that I don’t even have to lift a finger to get to the next page.--I also switch hands while reading, and maybe I just have smaller hands, but I can hold the Oasis comfortable in either hand without having to turn it upside down and reorient it. I simple reach up and press the page turn button if holding in my left hand--THIRD—The lighting is perfect. Everywhere on the screen is clear and bright. It doesn’t have the splotchy lighting at the bottom of the page that my Paperwhite had. And the lights can be turned completely off. I LOVE this. I love that I can read with no screen lights if the room is bright enough.FOURTH—I love the cover. I love the look and the smell of it. I love that I can take it on and off so easily. I love that it folds behind the Oasis and magnets hold the cover open. The fact that my Paperwhite didn’t do this drove me crazy. I don’t know if later models of the Paperwhite covers offered magnet opening, but my first generation didn’t. It was never comfortable to hold because of this, and taking the cover on and off was a bigger pain that it was worth.My Oasis arrived June 13. I waited almost 3 months before writing this because I wanted to thoroughly test for an accurate review. I have read books on my phone and tablet, on my computer and my Paperwhite, and with a simple book light attached to a paperback. This Kindle exceeds all of those. It is the most comfortable to hold, has the best lighting, and holds its charge longer than any of the others (except perhaps the book light, but if you’ve read with a book light you know it can be an annoyance).I love my Oasis, and as someone who balks at spending money, for me it has been an investment that's already profited me greatly. It is worth every penny! Two thumbs up!
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