I bought my very first Kindle in 2008. It was called The Amazon Kindle at that time. It took me almost a year from when it was released to actually buy one. I loved books and I was scared it wouldn't be the same, that it would diminish my love for reading, for holding a book in my hand, and turning the pages. I was totally wrong lol I freaking loved the kindle, as soon as I had it in hand I was a goner. Having my whole library in the palm of my hand was mind blowing. I had that kindle for 5 loving years, until one day at Best Buy I noticed the the Fire HDX 3rd generation. It captivated me with all it's lovely colors, it was beautiful, so my husband bought it for me for Christmas lol... guess I couldn't hide how enamored I was with it. My other kindle found a good home with my sister lol. I could finally read in the dark with the fire, and I spent hours and hours just looking at book covers because they were beautiful. I had that Kindle for 7 wonderful years, until one sad day my apps, including my Amazon store app wouldn't open 😢 my software was too old. My husband and my oldest son took me to dinner for my Birthday on September 22nd, and afterward we ended up at Best Buy in the Kindle section. When I noticed the Oasis it was like time stood still, when I picked her up I knew she would be mine. Sure it's not flashy like the Fire, but I'm no spring chicken. The ink like words on book like paper with a muted not so bright back light eased my tired eyes. She's so slim, and small, she fit perfectly in my small hands. A smile broke out on my face and my huband said ok let's get it. I left Best Buy with my order in hand to be delivered by Friday the 25th. Best Buy didn't have the 32g in rose gold, and there was no way I was getting the 8, I have way too many books to be messing with the itty-bitty 8g. So here we are, my Kindle Oasis 10th gen, and me 5 days later; How's it going? Glad you asked, cuz she's my best friend, we knew it as soon as I opened the package on Thursday, put my new protective case on her, plugged her in, and powered her up. We played for a few minutes learning each other and just clicked when she opened my first book for me. It's uncanny how much her pages look like book pages. I love how she lights up for me in the dark, but doesn't blind me. Tbh I'm still learning her warmth, but what's a little mystery between friends. During the day I turn off the backlight and turn on airplane mode, and at night I of course turn the backlight on. The only time I turn my airplane mode off is when I'm looking through the store or downloading from my cloud. I unselfishly decided not to crowd her with my very big library.. but wow she downloads fast. I read all day on Friday and after I was done I had no headache... no headache or strained eyes! I had to take breaks from my fire 1) she strained my eyes and I would get a small throb behind my eyes... 2) her battery drained super quickly.. even with power saving tricks... 3) sometimes her downloads would not quite be fast enough and I'd have to try later. I. Am. Amazed. The oasis is super quick turning the pages and she gives you 3.. I said 3 different ways to do that, press the button, tap the left or right side of the screen, or swipe left or right. Her battery life far exceeds my older kindle. My Fire had to be charged daily. The Oasis I plugged in Thursday to charge her up and just now plugged her in (Tuesday) 5 days later and she was at 42%. She even has different profiles you can store and name. I think of it as reading your way, from different text style, to size of text, and different margins. You make her yours. Tbh I do miss the colors though, I'm an artist and the loss of colors will take time to get over. I don't know everything about my new friend the Oasis, but we have time and I look forward to learning more about her. I don't do audio books but I might try it once with her to see how it sounds.. I love how there is no headphone jack, it's done though blue tooth. I know she comes with a hefty price tag.. she cost us around $400 after tax and extra 2 year warranty. For me though it's worth it cuz I'll have her with me everyday and everywhere I go for years and years to come. She will be my constant.. she will be my bridge to other worlds and for me that's priceless 💕
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The most advanced Kindle ever
The Kindle Oasis features our best ever 7”, 300 ppi Paperwhite display using the latest e-ink technology, an adjustable warm light for a richer reading experience in any light, and a sleek ergonomic design with page turn buttons, perfect for one handed reading.
Customize
your screen
Now you can adjust the shade of the screen from white light to a warm amber with the ability to schedule when the light changes for a personalized reading experience. Kindle Oasis also has an adaptive front light that automatically adjusts the brightness of your screen based on lighting conditions.
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Goes beyond
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Adjust the text size and boldness and read with Kindle-exclusive fonts for maximum readability. Whispersync lets you seamlessly switch between reading and listening on your Kindle and Kindle app without losing your place (requires Wi-Fi or free cellular connectivity).
Your reading experience,
reimagined
Enjoy an improved Kindle reading experience with the latest software updates. Now with easy access to your device Settings and bottom navigation to switch between Home, Library, or the book you are currently reading. A new Library experience helps you find your favorite books with ease, and a new home experience helps you discover your next read by genre and category. Learn more about the latest Kindle software update.
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The perfect companion
Designed by Amazon to perfectly fit your Kindle Oasis, these slim, form-fitting covers attach securely and fold back for one-handed reading. They automatically put your Kindle Oasis to sleep when closed and wake upon opening, making it easy to get back to your story.
From 2014 Paperwhite to 2019 Oasis
So I've been using a Kindle Paperwhite since 2014 and absolutely loved it. Despite it being five years old, it still worked great and has been a pleasure as a reading device. I've been debating the idea of upgrading to a new Kindle for a few months- and a few weeks ago Amazon had a really nice deal that allowed you to trade in your old Kindle for twenty-five bucks AND get 25% off the purchase of a new Kindle. So, despite the fact that my old Paperwhite worked just fine, I decided to upgrade to the brand new 2019 Kindle Oasis. I liked the idea of the color-changing LEDs for nighttime reading plus the benefit of having it be waterproof for when I read at the beach. I placed my order and shipped my old Kindle back to Amazon.I've been reading with my new Kindle for about two weeks, and my reactions have been mixed. In some ways, the Kindle Oasis is definitely an upgrade over my old Paperwhite. In other ways, it seems like Amazon swayed too far from the formula of what makes their e-readers great. For the sake of this review, I'll be comparing the performance of the new 2019 Oasis to my old Paperwhite. I'll also make comments about how the Oasis compares against the current Paperwhite, which is likely a much better option for the vast majority of people seeking an e-reader. It should be noted that I also ordered Amazon's nice Merlot leather cover... I'll review that too.Battery Life:Some people have complained about the battery life of the new Kindle Oasis. I'll say that the battery definitely doesn't last as long as a Paperwhite. My old Paperwhite's battery was still excellent, even at five years old. My old Paperwhite had to be charged every 5-6 weeks based on my use. After two weeks of reading, my Oasis's battery says that it's at 52%. It's not a big difference, but it is noticeably less than the much cheaper Paperwhite. (That said, I think the larger screen that likely consumes more battery life is well worth the fact that I'll have to charge it every four weeks verses six for the Paperwhite) For the price premium, it would have been nice if Amazon included a battery that held a charge at least as long as the Paperwhite though.The LEDs and Night Mode:This is perhaps the best upgrade between my old Paperwhite and the new Oasis. I often read before bed- and tend to do so with the lights off so that my wife can sleep. With my old Paperwhite, the blue-hue LEDs were not easy on my eyes when reading in the dark. That has all changed with the Oasis and it's night mode. It allows you to change the LEDs from a blue hue to a yellowish hue that makes it a lot more comfortable to read in the dark. I LOVE this feature and might even argue that the price premium of the Oasis is worth it just for that feature. It's fully customizable so that you can find the color/hue that works best for you. You can also schedule it so that it automatically switches at a certain time. That's handy, even though it only takes about five seconds to switch it manually.Speaking of the LEDs, there is one feature that drives me nuts about the Kindle Oasis. The auto brightness feature is extremely annoying. It's extremely sensitive and seems to constantly auto adjust even when the room's lighting is consistent. Over the first few hours of reading in my dining room, the auto brightness consistently changed over and over again ever thirty seconds or so- which is extremely annoying when you are trying to read. My solution was to just turn off the auto-brightness setting. To me, this is inexcusable in a premium e-reader. My 2014 Paperwhite's auto brightness setting worked fine. Somehow with all the extra features and new design, Amazon made this feature less user-friendly in the Oasis.Comfort / Basis Design:Okay- this is purely a subjective topic- but I think that the overall design of the Kindle Oasis is far inferior to the Paperwhite. The fact that there is a large bump-out on the back for the battery along one side means that the Kindle is not balanced in your hand as you read. My old Paperwhite- and the current one for that matter- was 100% balanced when held in one hand. The Oasis isn't balanced- which means that as I read, I'm frequently distracted by the fact that the devide is leaning to one side or the other, depending on orientation. To add to this issue, the Oasis seems to be a lot heavier than my old Paperwhite.Response / Screen Response / Display:This is something that is, for the most part, is vastly superior compared to my old Paperwhite. The touch response of the Oasis is lightning fast in terms of page turns, when you are browsing your library, or looking for a new book in the Kindle Store. There is one exception: It's annoyingly slow when you first unlock it and have to slide your finger along the bottom. In terms of the display quality- it's crystal clear, crisp, and impressive for an e-reader. The larger 7" display might not seem like a large upgrade over the Paperwhite's 6" display- but its makes a big difference if you use your Kindle regularly. Now that I'm used to a 7" screen, the Paperwhite's smaller display seems tiny- even though it worked just fine for me for five years before I upgraded. Lastly, the page turn buttons are user-friendly and well-designed. You can also use the touchscreen to turn the pages, but I found that the buttons were more comfortable to use.Inexcusable Drawbacks:First, you get a charger cable, but not the wall outlet adapter... Considering that you're buying a premium e-reader, that's just ridiculous. You shouldn't have to pay an extra twenty bucks to buy this- it should be included. Seriously, how much more could those little chargers cost Amazon to include? Second, I understand the advertising on the cheaper Paperwhite. Why must I pay an additional twenty bucks to avoid ads on a two hundred and fifty dollar e-reader? Really- the fact that these two things cost extra is inexcusable.Lastly, I want to comment about the Merlot Leather Cover that Amazon sells. This isn't a review on the cover, but a comment about how the design of the Oasis really makes it hard to design a decent cover. I debated on whether or not I should buy it or if it was even worth the price that Amazon wants for it- but decided to go for it considering that I'll probably keep this e-reader for five years or so before upgrading again. That said, I really don't like it because it doesn't fit the Oasis very well. Sure, the Oasis fits snugly into the case, but when you open it and fold the cover back, the binding isn't tight so it flexes and moves a little as you read. In addition, because of the Oasis's battery notch in the back, there is a 1/4" gap between the front cover and the actual Oasis for about 60% of the Kindle back. The causes the binding to shift even more- which is annoying. This never was a problem for my Amazon-brand Paperwhite case from 2014. Again- this is likely more due to the design of the Oasis than the design of the cover.Overall, you really need to consider if the Oasis is worth spending twice as much as a Paperwhite. If you read A LOT and would benefit from the LEDs that change from blueish to yellowish, then the Oasis might be worth it for you. If you don't really care about the color-changing LEDs, then the Paperwhite is likely the better option. Most of the best features of the Oasis can be found in the current Paperwhite. They both are waterproof, they both have great displays, they both have bluetooth audio capability, and they both have great battery life (the Paperwhite is likely even better than the Oasis). Unless you are a serious daily reader- or can take advantage of a deal like I did, the Paperwhite is likely the e-reader that makes more sense.
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