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Kindle Oasis E-reader with Leather Charging Cover - Walnut, 6" High-Resolution Display (300 ppi), Wi-Fi - Includes Special Offers, Built-In Audible (Previous Generation - 8th)

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Walnut
Wi-Fi
With Special Offers
  • Our thinnest and lightest Kindle ever--read even more comfortably for hours
  • All-new ergonomic design with dedicated buttons to effortlessly turn the page
  • Longest Kindle battery life--the included leather charging cover can boost battery to months. Choose from a black, merlot, or walnut removable cover.
  • High-resolution 300 ppi display with crisp, laser quality text. Reads like real paper without glare, even in direct sunlight.
  • Enhanced built-in adjustable light evenly illuminates the screen for perfect reading anywhere, anytime
  • Prime members read free with unlimited access to over a thousand titles
Unlike any kindle

Reimagined to be our thinnest''

New—Designed to feel as light as paper, Kindle Oasis is over 20% lighter and 30% thinner on average than any other Kindle. The handgrip tapers to an ultrathin 0.13” display so you can read comfortably for hours.

New—Kindle Oasis combines our strongest cover glass and a featherweight frame infused with metal using structural electroplating, ensuring it is lightweight while also resilient enough to take anywhere you want to read.

Perfectly Balanced''

New—A tapered ergonomic handgrip shifts the center of gravity to your palm, to rest in your hand like the spine of a book. Perfectly balanced for one-handed reading, Kindle Oasis enables you to get lost in your story.

New—Comfortably turn the page with either the touch display or dedicated page turn buttons located on the front of the handgrip. Whether you choose to read with your left or right hand, Kindle Oasis automatically rotates the page orientation to match.

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Highest resolution Kindle with enhanced lighting

Kindle Oasis features a high-resolution 300 ppi display for crisp, laser-quality text—all on the same 6” display size as Kindle Voyage. A redesigned built-in light features 60% more LEDs than any other Kindle, increasing the consistency and range of screen brightness for improved reading in all types of lighting. Kindle Oasis guides light toward the surface of the display with its built-in front light—unlike back-lit tablets that shine in your eyes—so you can read comfortably for hours without eyestrain.

Dual-battery charging system delivers months of battery life—our longest ever

New—Charge the device and cover simultaneously while snapped together and plugged in. When on the go, the cover will automatically recharge the device, giving you months of combined battery life. Plus, a new hibernation mode minimizes power consumption when your Kindle is inactive, extending battery life to its fullest capacity.

Premium leather cover

New—The removable charging cover is made of high-quality leather and comes in your choice of black, merlot, or walnut. The cover opens like a book and fits closely around the bezel, waking Kindle Oasis when opened and putting it to sleep when closed. Twelve magnets form a secure attachment between device and cover, while still easy to detach when the lightest possible weight is desired.

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Customers like the weight, quality, size and ease of holding of the Kindle. For example, they mention it's light, small but not too small, fits easily into a favorite small purse and that it'll fit in their hands better than the larger tablet. They're also happy with ease of use, and appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on battery life and value.

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1,392 customers mention1,324 positive68 negative

Customers appreciate the weight of the book reader. They say it's light, compact, and has a reduced weight. Customers also say the lack of mass makes it feel like an extension of their body. Overall, customers find the design quiet, unobtrusive, and classy.

"...This Kindle is very thin and lightweight, which makes it a great e-reader if you read for long periods of time and/or have wrist problems from..." Read more

"...When out of the cover, the device is incredibly lightweight and fits perfectly in my hand. I feel no apprehension about dropping it...." Read more

"...I like that it is compact and light. I actually like reading with the case on better than having it off...." Read more

"...The easy hold, perfect placement of the paging buttons and light weight make the Kindle slide right into the background so that what you're reading..." Read more

1,098 customers mention884 positive214 negative

Customers like the quality of the Kindle Oasis. They say it's the best e-reader ever made, and it provides a great reading experience. Customers also say it’s an impressive device, and good for long-form reading. They mention that it does not detract from the reading experience, and is well-thought out.

"...to stick in a purse, can hold lots of books so you have plenty of options to read, and is comfortable to hold in both your left and right hands...." Read more

"...the screen to "flip" automatically means the reading experience is much more pleasant for me...." Read more

"...This is a great ereader. If you read a lot of books, especially if you primarily read fiction, this is a great buy." Read more

"...your stored on device books for location and page...great for reference books and cookbooks!--THE BEST DEVICE SUPPORT OUT THERE...." Read more

1,087 customers mention906 positive181 negative

Customers like the size of the book reader. They say it's light, small but not too small, fits easily into their favorite small purse, and is amazingly small in comparison. Customers also say the size and shape are great, making it easier on the eyes and fit in their hands better than the larger tablet. They also appreciate the fit and finish, buttons, and improved lighting. The cover is designed to fit, and their thumb fits perfectly between the top and bottom buttons.

"...It's expensive but great for anyone who reads a lot. It's small enough to stick in a purse, can hold lots of books so you have plenty of options to..." Read more

"...out of the cover, the device is incredibly lightweight and fits perfectly in my hand. I feel no apprehension about dropping it...." Read more

"...I like that it is compact and light. I actually like reading with the case on better than having it off...." Read more

"...The cover is designed to fit so that it begins where the bulge on the underside of the Kindle tapers off and wraps around to completely cover the..." Read more

825 customers mention696 positive129 negative

Customers like the ease of holding the Kindle. For example, they say it's comfortable to hold in both their left and right hand, has fantastic ergonomics, and can easily be held with one hand. That said, they mention that the design lets it rest comfortably and firmly in their hand.

"...lots of books so you have plenty of options to read, and is comfortable to hold in both your left and right hands...." Read more

"...I feel no apprehension about dropping it. The design lets it rest comfortably and firmly in my hand...." Read more

"...I actually think it feels better to hold that way. I also don't care about buying additional cases for asthetics...." Read more

"...The easy hold, perfect placement of the paging buttons and light weight make the Kindle slide right into the background so that what you're reading..." Read more

723 customers mention583 positive140 negative

Customers find the book reader easy to use. They say it's user friendly, set up was a breeze, and easy to read. Customers also mention that the controls on light adjusting are easy to find and use. Overall, customers are happy with the ease of use of the product.

"...I feel this device is very user-friendly, especially if you've used Kindles before and, even if you haven't, some trial and error has you learning..." Read more

"...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..." Read more

"...In any case, it's easy enough to change-a quick tap of the top of the screen, tap the gear (settings) and drag the slider to set the desired..." Read more

"...fit and finish, buttons and improved lighting make this the most immersive Kindle so far...you don’t need to even move a finger to change a page......" Read more

580 customers mention517 positive63 negative

Customers like the appearance of the Kindle Oasis. They mention that the design is amazing, the screen really is wonderful, and the cover is very nice. They also appreciate the new shape and the larger bezel. Overall, customers find the product to be a premium quality product with a wonderful display.

"...I picked the oasis over the other models was its speed and it just looks nicer...." Read more

"...The leather case smells good, feels soft, and gets a lovely patina from daily use...." Read more

"...They also work correctly if you flip the Kindle over. Nice touch.3) Left and right handed reading is transparent...." Read more

"...- It looks very sleekCons:- The front lighting is a lottery. Hopefully you'll get a good one.-..." Read more

1,183 customers mention586 positive597 negative

Customers are mixed about the battery life of the Kindle. Some mention that the awesome battery life is great, while others say that it drains quickly.

"...the battery life of your Kindle and it's said that one charge can last for months..." Read more

"...If you read a lot with the case off you will see the battery drain fairly fast. But I read for hours on hours in one sitting...." Read more

"...The extended battery pack is a genius solution, and the magnets lend a seamless and snug fit. Overall, this feels like a luxury item...." Read more

"...has the extra battery and thus charges the Kindle but the Kindle's lift is now shorter...." Read more

784 customers mention296 positive488 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the book reader. Some mention that it's well worth the price, while others say that it is pricey.

"...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,..." Read more

"...In summary, I love the Oasis! It's expensive but great for anyone who reads a lot...." Read more

"...requires the price to look higher than if you break out the Kindle and Case separately (which most people buy anyway), 2) some will never use the..." Read more

"...Almost always the lowest price for ebooks around.-..." Read more

I’ve loved both my Paperwhite and Voyage – is the Oasis worth the additional cost?
5 Stars
I’ve loved both my Paperwhite and Voyage – is the Oasis worth the additional cost?
UPDATE 7/24/16: After using my Oasis for almost 3 months, I thought I would add a brief comment to my original review. I have settled on using the Oasis for reading in bed, where it's lighter and easier to hold and I prefer the page turn button style. For my reading elsewhere, for example if I want to read while eating, I use my Voyage w/origami case to hold it upright. I can read the same book using both Kindles since they stay synch'd to one another, and it's given me basically the best of both worlds, at least for my style of reading. The Voyage with cover almost seems clunky - bulkier and heavier - compared to the Oasis, but when it's sitting on a table it hardly matters. I have to say that I'm fortunate in being able to afford both, and the new base model Kindle that I recently picked up is not yet getting much use, even though much of my reading is in lighting conditions where the non-illuminated display works just fine. My original review follows.---------Amazon released the first Kindle in November of 2007. Eight and a half years later, the Oasis model is the 8th generation Kindle and the third evolution of Kindle with built-in illumination. The price of $300+ was a bit of a shock, but I ordered mine as soon as it was announced on April 13th. I then spent the next two weeks reading what was available online describing the features and benefits and asking myself whether or not I had made the right decision. Now that it’s finally been released and I have it in my hands, how different is it, and is it worth what appears at first to be a very high price?(My Kindle experience: I purchased my first Kindle (a first generation Paperwhite), when it was first released in Sept 2012. I purchased the Voyage when it was first released, in Sept 2014. I use my Kindles every day. I’ll compare this new Oasis to both of those models.)I've decided to give the Oasis 5 stars based upon the design and size which I find exceptionally nice. I have no issues with the display on my Oasis although I've read a few early reports that do indicate some units may have display problems. The price may be reason for some people to consider this a less than 5-star product. For me personally I use my Kindle every day, it's a constant companion, and I have found no faults with this model and enough improvements from the Voyage to make it preferable.The price of the Oasis is high enough that this is not a casual purchase for most people, myself included. As I write this review, the regular (non-illuminated) Kindle can be purchased for as little as $59.99! That is remarkable. The Voyage and the latest Paperwhite are both exceptionally good e-readers, provide essentially the same display and almost the same reading experience, and both are considerably less expensive. Amazon has developed a product line range of four models at different price points so that one or another are probably affordable for just about anyone. They also have tried to provide enough differentiation in features from one model to the next to make the price differences worthwhile. It's like buying a new car - do you want to get the most affordable car for basic transportation, or are you willing to spent more money to get a high-end sound system, leather upholstery, and navigation?I'll go through each aspect of the Oasis and try to explain what is different about it, and what is not. In the end, some people will consider the Oasis as money well spent, and others will be happy with what they already have. And that is how it should be!My thoughts in much more detail follow.AMAZONs DESIGN OBJECTIVES FOR THE KINDLE OASISIn reading about the Oasis since it was announced, one thing became clear: Amazon wants this new Kindle to 'disappear' into your hands, so that you forget about the Kindle and get lost in the book you are reading.Their objectives were therefore light weight and thinness above all, along with improving their already premium display if possible and providing the best possible battery life. I think that it's important to keep those design objectives in mind when evaluating the Oasis.My own impressions were probably influenced by knowing these things ahead of time, but I must say that the Oasis is very significantly lighter and thinner than any of my other Kindles, and I like the style with the wider side for gripping. The display is superb, following the already excellent Voyage, with an improved illumination design.INITIAL (NON-CUSTOMER) REACTIONS TO THE OASIS (MOSTLY CRITICAL?)Early articles and reviews seem to have been more negative than positive. Most have mentioned one or more of the following points as concerns:-- High price-- Same 6” display size as other Kindles (some people want larger display)-- No audio capability (none of the current e-ink Kindles have audio, see note below as well as comments to this review for elaboration)-- No Bluetooth-- No color display (e-ink technology as used in all Kindles is not yet developed with color, as far as I know)-- Not waterproofThis new Kindle does not offer any of the above, and yet it is now the most expensive Kindle model. What does it offer?ADDED NOTE 5/28/16: Amazon is now offering an audio adaptor for some Kindle models that enables VoiceView text-to-speech capability. This is not the same as listening to Audible books. See the following links:- Kindle Paperwhite Blind and Visually Impaired Readers Bundle (Paperwhite plus audio adaptor)- Kindle Audio Adapter (audio adaptor alone)- Amazons announcement can be read here:[...]- Fire help page explaining VoiceView capability: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201829340USING THE OASISThe Oasis is shaped differently from other recent Kindles, has the weight shifted to one side, but retains the same display as the Voyage and Paperwhite with some improvements made to the lighting. How is it to use?-- The shape and size is different, and I’m quickly finding that it feels more natural to hold. The wider side is intended to be where you grip it, and if you hold it with left or right hand it re-orients the display automatically. The grip is wider and fatter than the other Kindles. Amazon refers to it as an ‘ergonomic’ grip.-- Having a wider side with the page turn buttons is considerably more user friendly as well. I always found the Voyage page turn buttons to be difficult to avoid pressing by accident since the sides of the Kindle were very narrow and it was hard to hold the Voyage without touching the page turn buttons. Not so with the Oasis, the buttons are more prominent and easier to either find, or to avoid, and there is plenty of room to hold the Kindle without touching them by accident-- Holding the Oasis with the cover is comfortable, but what is really impressive is how light it is without the cover. And it’s very easy to detach the Oasis from the cover, much easier than the Paperwhite in particular (the Voyage also slips out of its cover quite easily).-- If you like the way that the Voyage ‘origami’ cover can be used to stand up the Kindle for reading, then that’s obviously not a feature of this new design. But I know that many people prefer a book style cover anyway, like I have with my Paperwhite, and this cover returns to that style.-- Display can be set to landscape or portrait via the settings menu.-- Oasis does NOT have the adaptive light sensor that the Voyage incorporates. You adjust the brightness of the display manually, a simple and quick adjustment.-- The power button easier to use. With the Voyage if you have the origami cover and fold the cover back to read, then it covers up the power button which is on the rear of the device.-- The page turn buttons are raised and easier to sense with your thumb than the buttons on the Voyage. There is a very slight click when the buttons are pushed.My thoughts:-- I miss the 'origami' cover of my Voyage. Some people prefer the book-style cover, but I like how the origami cover allows the Voyage to be propped up for reading. That's not possible with the Oasis, at least not with the current cover.-- I do like the feel of the Oasis in my hands. The wide side used for gripping is a big improvement - see the video. I'll need to use it for a longer time in order to see if it really makes a big difference for reading, but my initial impression is that it's much nicer.THE OASIS ‘SYSTEM’The Kindle Oasis is not simply an e-ink reader, it is a reader plus cover and with the two designed to work together. The Oasis without cover is light and thin, shaped differently from other Kindles, with a display that automatically ‘rotates’ so that holding it in either the left or right hand will still result in an upright display. Both the Oasis and the cover incorporate batteries, and the two work together to give the ability to use the Oasis for long periods of time between charges.The cover attaches and detaches easily, and is held in place with magnets and very secure. It really is convenient to remove the cover when you want to hold the Oasis for reading and enjoy the light weight and thin size, and when the cover is replaced then the battery in the Oasis automatically begins recharging from the larger battery within the cover. It is a very clever system and it works well, and transparently to the user.THE OASIS DISPLAYUniformness of the lighting was a chronic complaint for the early self illuminated Kindles, particularly the Paperwhite when it was first introduced. The Voyage screen and illumination was a step forward from the Paperwhite, and the Paperwhite itself is now in its third generation. At this point, the display specifications for the Oasis are the same as the Voyage and Paperwhite, but Amazon says that the lighting design is improved. It has what I believe are 10 LEDs along the wider side of the display, but they are very very difficult to discern even when looking at a sharp angle. I am able to see some shadowing from the LEDs under certain conditions, but it is very subtle. Really, the display in my Oasis is faultless - crisp, sharp and bright. It is probably even better than the Voyage although my Voyage display is also quite excellent. My Paperwhite does have a very noticeable shadowing from the illumination which in the case of that model is coming from the bottom of the display. In the three and a half years since the first Paperwhite was released Amazon has really improved the display to the point where it is truly excellent in all respects.One change is that the Oasis display does not include the 'adaptive' light feature of the Voyage. That adjusts the light setting depending upon the ambient light, and in my experience with my Voyage it is sometimes a good feature but not always fully adjusting how I prefer. Amazon decided to eliminate that feature for this new model, and I doubt that I'll miss it because manually adjusting the screen brightness is a very easy thing to do, and I was always messing with the adjustment on my Voyage anyway because the automatic adjustment often was not what I preferred.Overall though, in my initial use I find little difference between the Oasis and my other Kindles (with respect to the display), but that is not a negative. My Voyage screen has been without fault since I first received it. I find the display to be clear and sharp and the range of illumination is very wide, sufficient for reading in the dark and also to illuminate the screen very adequately in bright light.SIZE AND WEIGHTThe Oasis is shaped differently than other Kindles (a bit wider, and shorter) although the screen size is the same (6”). About two-thirds of the width of the Oasis is incredibly thin – less than half the thickness of the Voyage and almost a third the thickness of the Paperwhite. The weight of the Oasis by itself is quite a bit lighter than either of the other models, and even with the battery cover attached it is significantly less than the other models with cover:-- Oasis: 4.6 oz without cover + 3.8 oz for cover = 8.4 oz total-- Voyage: 6.3 oz without cover + 4.8 oz (origami leather cover) = 11.1 oz total-- Paperwhite: 7.2 oz without cover + 4.7 oz (Amazon leather cover) = 11.9 oz total-- Kindle: 6.7 oz without cover + 3.8 oz (Amazon leather cover) = 10.5 oz totalMy thoughts:-- The display is really impressively thin – noticeably less than the Voyage. It's remarkably thin when holding it.-- What I find particularly impressive is how light and easy to hold this Oasis is by itself. The design places the weight closer to your grip (20% closer according to Amazon) and it does feel more comfortable and ‘like a book’.-- Amazons goal – for the Oasis to ‘disappear’ in your hand – is not something I can quite confirm yet. It’s a bit of hyperbole, really, but the intent is there, and this Oasis is actually so light to hold that I can see this as not so much of an exaggeration, once you have used it for a while and are simply relaxing and reading a book with it.PRICINGMy first reaction to the price was that it sure sounded like a lot - $289.99 for the least expensive model. Later I took the time to compare it on an apples-to-apples basis to the other Kindle models, and here is what I found:-- For comparison the pricing here is for Wi-Fi only, with special offers, and including Amazons own leather cover for the respective models (Wi-Fi plus 3G is +$70 for all Kindles, add $20 to get without special offers)-- $290 – Oasis, price includes leather cover-- $260 – Voyage plus Amazons leather cover ($200 + 60 = $260, or $30 less) (unchanged since first announced)-- $160 – Paperwhite plus Amazons leather cover ($120 + 40 = $160, or $130 less) (also unchanged)-- $120 – Kindle plus Amazons leather cover ($80 + 40 = $120, or $170 less)Notwithstanding the above, it’s clear that the Oasis itself is as much as $210 more than the lease expensive Kindle. You can buy three base model Kindles (without illuminated screen) for the price of one Oasis, even including the cost of cheap covers for each of them.My thoughts:-- The cost is high but depending upon how you would expect to purchase your Kindle, it may not be quite as bad as it first appears.-- The main difference is, with the Oasis you that don’t have a choice, you MUST purchase it with the leather cover because the Oasis and cover are designed to work together as a ‘system’ (see above). With the Voyage and Paperwhite you can purchase the Kindle without the cover, and you can also purchase much less expensive non-Amazon and non-leather covers.-- If you would normally buy a nice ($40-60) cover for your Kindle, then the Oasis may not be that much more than that you'd pay for a Voyage. If you don't use a cover, or you would normally buy a less expensive non-leather non-Amazon cover, then the price is much higher than you'd pay for one of the other models.-- If value for your money is first consideration, the either the Paperwhite (if you want illuminated screen), or the base Kindle, is clearly the best choice, at either $120 or $80 plus the price of the cover of your choice.These prices are all normal full retail prices. Amazon has been discounting the other Kindle models recently, so the differences have been even greater.Oasis buyers are probably looking for the most premium e-reader, want the latest and greatest, and are comfortable paying for it. This is not the Kindle model intended for budget purchasers.BATTERY CAPACITY AND LIFEAmazon does not give the actual battery capacity (in mAh) in their specs although eventually that information should be available online and I'll add it to this review. In the meantime Amazon does state how long the various Kindle models will operate on battery, and a comparison can be made. This is something I wanted to do for myself since the battery arrangement of the Oasis 'system' is so different for other Kindles, and because some of the early reports suggested very long battery life.Here is what battery life actually works out to be, in terms of actual available reading time between charges for the current Kindle models, using Amazons own stated specs which all assume "wireless off and the light setting at 10":-- Kindle: 4 weeks @ ½ hr of reading/day = 14 hrs-- Paperwhite or Voyage: 6 weeks @ ½ hr of reading/day = 21 hrs-- Oasis (including cover): 8 or 9 weeks @ ½ hr of reading/day = 28 - 31.5 hrs-- Oasis (without cover): 2 weeks @ ½ hr of reading/day = 7 hrsThe differences are significant and the Oasis has a longer possible use between charge to be sure (making use of the battery in the cover). Whether or not that is a really important difference, I think it will depend on how much someone wants to use their Kindle between needing to plug it in to recharge fully.NEW INFORMATION added 5/1/16, 5/22/16: One website now has a teardown report and states that the Oasis battery is 245 mAh size. A further report (update 5/22) gives the battery size in the cover as 1290 mAh, for a total of 1535 mAh. Compare that to the 1320 mAh battery included in the Voyage or the 1420 mAh battery in the Paperwhite and it's clear that the Oasis really must rely upon the cover in order to get respectable battery life, but if these reports are correct then the total battery capacity in the Oasis is larger than either of those models. The larger battery plus improved battery management software would explain Amazons claim of longer available reading time as I've summarized above. For those interested in more thoughts on this battery arrangement, please see comments to this review, below.MORE NEW INFORMATION added 5/14/16: I've added a photo to this review that shows how the Oasis will go into 'hibernation' mode after sleeping for some period of time. When waking up from hibernation, the display shows 'waking up' at the bottom and takes a couple of seconds longer before it fully wakes up. This is a new feature of the Oasis and I'm sure it is part of the battery management software it incorporates, to deal with the different battery arrangement and give the best life between charges.Other details regarding the batteries:-- Ten minutes charging the cover adds one hour battery life to the Kindle (per Amazon).-- Only the Oasis has a USB port. The cover must be attached to the Oasis in order to be charged, it cannot be charged independently.-- The Oasis is capable of 20 months total life if in hibernate mode (per Amazon).-- It is possible to check the battery levels for both the cover and the Oasis itself, IF the Oasis is attached to the cover (see video and also photo appended to this review). After pressing the 'quick action' icon at the top of the screen, the display will show the battery level for the cover and Oasis separately and given as percentages. That's a very nice enhancement and none of the other Kindle models offer the ability to view battery percentage.-- When charging there is a small amber LED that illuminates and it part of the on/off button. When fully charged it changes to green.My first reaction after learning that the Oasis had a separate battery in the cover was to expect a very long battery life, but when I started looking at the actual specs I saw that's really not the case. My interpretation is that because Amazon has made light weight and thinness their top priorities (see 'Design Objectives' earlier in the review), they decided to forgo the opportunity to pack a huge battery into the cover. But perhaps that will be an option at some point in the future, since the Oasis ‘system’ is designed for the Oasis plus cover to work together and Amazon could easily offer a ‘high-capacity’ cover at some point in the future, for those who wanted such a thing and were willing to sacrifice some size and weight in order to get it.WANT MORE INFORMATION?Incredible as it may seem that anyone would desire more after working their way through this brevity-disabled review, there is also a very comprehensive Kindle Oasis Support page now available on Amazon, that has a great deal of information including video illustrations of various features and operations:https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=202022760&ref_=hp_gt_kind_oasis
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Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2017
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cost Aside, I Love this Kindle!
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2017
About five years ago, I got my first Kindle after saying I would never want one because I loved holding books so much. The first time I used it, I loved it and have read a lot more e-books than paperbacks and hardcovers. My first Kindle was the basic Kindle E-reader (the one without the back light). I used it a lot and three years ago, I upgraded to a Kindle Paperwhite. I loved that Kindle even more because it has a back light and I took it on many plane rides and car trips. Recently, it started to get a little sluggish and I figured I would be in the market for a new Kindle sometime soon. I planned to replace it with a new Paperwhite when my husband surprised me on Mother's Day and said I could get a Kindle Oasis, which I had been eyeing up since they were released! I never would've bought one for myself, mostly because of the price tag, but since he said I could, I wasn't about to turn him down!

The Basics:
The Kindle Oasis E-reader is currently the newest type of Kindle available. I chose the option that has Wi-Fi only but you can also choose to get the Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity (so you can download books anytime you have a 3G signal, even when you are away from a wireless signal). Here is some basic information on the Oasis taken from the packaging, as well as my own descriptions in parentheses.
-Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity so you can download books)
-4 GB (storage for books, which translates to storage for thousands of books)
-Daylight Readable (it has a glare-free screen)
-300 PPI touch display (pixels per inch, which means it has a very clear resolution on the screen and you can touch the screen)
-Built-in light (You can read in the dark without any lights on!)
-Page turn buttons (there are two buttons to turn the pages, one is forward and the other is backward. You can also turn the pages by swiping the screen)
-Charging cover (You don't have to have the cover on to charge this Kindle since the charging port is on the Kindle itself but attaching the cover while you charge it will increase the battery life)

This Kindle is very thin and lightweight, which makes it a great e-reader if you read for long periods of time and/or have wrist problems from holding books and other, heavier Kindles or tablets. Keeping the cover on will increase the battery life of your Kindle and it's said that one charge can last for months (this requires you to turn off your wireless and turn the adjustable light down to a lower setting so the Kindle doesn't use so much battery). The Oasis currently comes in three cover colors to choose from: black, walnut, and merlot. The Kindle itself is only available in black. The screen measures 6 inches diagonally and the Kindle (including the cover) measures 4 3/4 inches by 5 5/8 inches. This product is assembled in China.

The device comes charged already, although it may not be fully charged. I was able to set mine up quickly and it was just like the Paperwhite I had. I feel this device is very user-friendly, especially if you've used Kindles before and, even if you haven't, some trial and error has you learning how to use it fairly quickly! I love having two options for page turning since there are buttons and you can swipe the screen backward and forward. This Kindle also makes it easy to use no matter if you are right or left-handed or like to switch hands while reading. When you open it up, it's set up for right-handed people but if you are left-handed or want to hold it in your left hand, simply turn it 180 degrees and the Kindle will adjust for you! You even still have both page turning options.

When you open the cover, the Kindle will automatically turn on. If it's been awhile since you last used it, it will take a few seconds to wake up and then you can swipe it to open to the last place you were when you turned it off. To turn it off, you can close the cover or press the power button on top.

What's Included:
- Kindle Oasis with cover
- USB charging cable

Please note, there are no instructions included on how to set the Kindle up but, once you turn the Kindle on, it walks you through the setup. To get started, you will need your wireless password and Amazon login information. If your new Kindle is the default device in your household and you want any books to automatically download to your device, you will need to go into the "Manage Your Content and Devices" section and switch it to your new Kindle, whichever one that may be. Otherwise, you can go into your Kindle library and manually download it by tapping the book you want. It will then download to your device and you can begin reading!

My Thoughts:
I've had this new Kindle for about a month now and I really love it! I love how lightweight it is and it's very comfortable to read for long periods of time. I find that the battery life is about the same as my Paperwhite BUT that's only because I always have the wireless on, the light is turned to a higher setting and I read for more than a half-hour a day, which are the factors that determine how long your battery will last. I typically read for an hour or two a day, sometimes more, and one charge has lasted me a couple weeks so far. This doesn't bother me at all because it's easy enough for me to charge it at home.

Speaking of charging, the port requires a micro USB charging cable and my Samsung Galaxy S6 phone uses the same port so I'm able to use the same charger for both devices. This may be an option for you as well or you can use the included charging cable. I've never had the Oasis die completely on me but when it gets low on battery, I can usually have it fully charged within an hour or two, depending on how low the battery was.

I feel the Oasis gives me a similar reading experience to when I had my Paperwhite. The screens are the same size and both have back lights, which allow me to read in bed at night without having a light on. The Oasis is lighter, even with the cover on, and I haven't had a problem with my hands or wrists hurting. If you tend to experience wrist pain or have trouble holding a book or other Kindles/tablets, this one may be a great option for you since it's so light. The design makes it comfortable to hold for long periods of time too.

Honestly, I love the Oasis and am so glad my husband said I could get one because I never would've purchased one myself. When these first came on the market, I really wanted one but the high price tag prevented me from buying one. I would've been perfectly content to buy another Paperwhite since I had my old one for three years and loved it. I think a big concern for a lot of people is the cost for this Kindle. Is it really worth it? I haven't come to a conclusion on this question myself but here are a couple of things to consider. Do you love to read, especially for long periods of time? Is it uncomfortable to hold books or other tablets while reading? If so, you may want to look into purchasing the Oasis, if it's in your budget. If you want a good Kindle that is a bit more budget-friendly, I recommend the Kindle Paperwhite. I've never had the Voyage so I can't compare that device to the ones I've had. I would've purchased another Paperwhite if my wonderful husband hadn't said I could get the Oasis!

In summary, I love the Oasis! It's expensive but great for anyone who reads a lot. It's small enough to stick in a purse, can hold lots of books so you have plenty of options to read, and is comfortable to hold in both your left and right hands. I've only had it for a month and will update this review periodically with any new thoughts and adjust my rating as necessary. I use this Kindle daily so I'm already getting great use out of it. If you are considering buying the Kindle Oasis for yourself or someone else, I think it is a great option. In the pictures I've included, I have one with my old basic Kindle e-reader, the Paperwhite, and the Oasis so you can see how they all compare in size. Overall, this is a great device and I'm very fortunate to have one because I love it!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2016
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