18.5.2020

So, i recently upgraded from a 2017 WiFi & 3G Kindle Paperwhite (which was still in full working order, & in excellent condition too, I might add!) to the all new best Kindle on the market today, - THIS‼️, - the Wifi & 4G Kindle Oasis.I'm an avid reader, a complete book addict / bookaholic, & ALWAYS have my nose in a book! So, obviously, I use, & have since purchasing my Paperwhite back in 2017, used my Kindle a LOT. & i LOVE my Kindle.The Paperwhite, as I said, was in full working order, & STILL very efficient, I felt, too, & I would have been happy to stick with my Paperwhite. However, for a good while now, after a lot of research on the Kindle Oasis, its specs, & most importantly,reading a good many reviews, I have been looking to (at some stage) purchase this 4G version of the Kindle Oasis. I say 'at some stage', due to its price, which IS pretty expensive, at £319.99, so as much as I really wanted to upgrade to this, I obviously could only upgrade if & when I could poss afford to.Why did I want to upgrade? Is it worth upgrading to the Kindle Oasis? - these are questions which you are most likely to be interested in my answering.Well, having researched the Kindle Oasis a LOT, AND having read soooooo many reviews, I was deffo of the mind that I really wanted to upgrade as soon as I was able to. Why? - Because its the Newest version, & therefore the most advanced model of the Kindle available at present, in terms of its tech specs, its 4G enabled, & its Audiobook feature, (which I didn't have the Audiobook feature on my Paperwhite), & its most advanced build, design, & screen resolution & reading light options, plus, its also waterproof! I also noted how the 'page turns' were described by many, as being faster, & of course, in its new design, it too has a button click page-turn feature (in addition to the still-full touchscreen, & ability to still turn pages via the touchscreen), & also, the Kindle Oasis does have a slightly larger screen. So, that's all that really appealed to me, in terms of my wanting to upgrade. Plus the fact that i do use my Kindle daily, & a LOT. As for 'is it worth upgrading?' - due to its high price, - this, I couldnt definitively answer myself, prior to,or on purchasing. However, on having received my new Kindle Oasis, AND used it, a lot, daily, since receiving it, I would have to say that, for me, this was DEFFO very much worth the upgrade, & therefore, was indeed worth its price.This Kindle model (the Oasis) is sleek, & smart in its appearance. Its also more square, as opposed to the previous & standard rectangular shape, - which at first, on seeing this, i wasn't sure what to make of its new, different, square shape. But, this actually gives the kindle itself a much more evenly balanced, evenly weighted feel, to hold, which is so much nicer &, i find, much easier to hold.The screen is fantastic, with several reading light options, to suit various environments & lighting, (reading in the sunlight/reading in the dark) , & is adjustable to warm light too, for those who have sensitive eyes, which may be sensitive to light. The page turns are too, as stated by others, much more notably faster & efficient, - by both means of turning the page (button click, or touch screen), - yet, prior to using this New Kindle Oasis, I will add that on using my Paperwhite, I DIDNT notice any lag in the turning of pages, & my Paperwhite wasn't at all notably slow, - but, to discover on using this new Oasis, that 'notably', it is faster, & much more efficient, including the page turns, - just shows that I did, straight away, notice the difference, as in the more advanced Kindle Oasis, which did, therefore justify both the upgrade, & i feel, its price. Though it is a little on the expensive side, I would have to say, that if you are looking to upgrade your Kindle to the Oasis, then it is DEFFO worth doing so. Also, if this is your first Kindle, & you know that you will be using your Kindle a LOT, - then again, id deffo say that its worth opting for this Kindle Oasis. You will appreciate the seemingly small improvements, but deffo notice their huge positive benefits to use, & whilst using.The battery life of this Oasis, alike its Kindle Paperwhite predecessors, is also VERY good, & long lasting, (obv this does vary on degree of its usage), but, i have used mine a LOT, & just from a single charge, despite its heavy usage, my battery is still above 70%.Overall, I am VERY happy with my purchase, & I absolutely LOVE my new Kindle Oasis,& im glad that I did take the plunge to upgrade. Obviously I had to wait until I could afford this, due to its over £300 price, - BUT, - it was DEFFO worth the wait?‼️?I hope that if you are reading this review with a view to potentially purchasing this Kindle Oasis, that my honest review here, you have hopefully found helpful, xx

8.10.2019

Review of the 4G, 32gb versionDesign / ergonomics –Nice premium feel to the materials used. More ‘Apple’ feel than the usual Amazon products.I find the aluminium body can feel cold though; and the edges dig more into my skin. The rubber/plastic of the other kindles certainly better in that respect. I don’t use a case – prefer it with no extra baggage/weight (use a protective slip case when not in use).Asymmetrical design certainly makes this feel different to hold than the paperwhite (my previous kindle). Not better or worse, just finding I need to hold the kindle differently.The increase in size is barely noticeable from the other kindles, it is nice and light in the hand – can read for hours no problem.Auto rotate orientation is useful so you can swap from left to right one hand holding (buttons swap also).Screen –Super cool. Appears much better than my (first edition) paperwhite. Slick, flush front. The 7” display, very even illumination across the page, and the adjustable warm lights make this worth buying over the paperwhite, in my opinion. It seems a small difference, but once you have tried it, it would be impossible to go back.Waterproof –Not bothered by this feature. A Nice to have.4G –I didn’t have this before; and like the ability to search immediately items in Wikipedia, instant access to the store, and that it syncs my position in a book; so can easily flip to using my iphone if out and have a spare 15mins. I travel a lot and leave the 4g on all the time. Not a feature everyone would need – but now I have, I wouldn’t be without. The downside – the 4g cannot be used with software upgrades or audiobook downloads. Those fact are hidden within the T&C of ‘unlimited’ use 4g documentation that amazon provide.32gb-Not required really; even the 8gb would hold a number of audiobooks. Plus you can archive items and download again later if needed. I have audible, and generally put the books on my phone; haven’t yet flipped from reading to listening. But another nice to have.Buttons –Never had buttons before on a kindle; page swipe or touching still works no problem on the screen. The buttons are interesting as supposedly placed where your hand (one hand potentially?) rests/holds the kindle. I immediately swapped these round as my thumb sat more naturally on the bottom button. This works fine – the buttons click slightly; I wished they wouldn’t as in a silent room my partner can hear the ‘click’ ‘click’ of page turns. Just as easy to use the touchscreen to turn pages in those situations though.Software –Pretty much the same as other versions; a few specific items related to the oasis. Like the auto brightness feature or warm light. After a tablet or phone OS it seems a bit dated and clunky; sometimes seeming a bit slow. But it does what it is supposed to do very well – and that’s reading. Once in a book the options to change the specific font and size, make an e-reader my preferred options for reading books.Battery –I read 1-3 hours a day. 4g always on; brightness at 16-20 and warmth at around 16.So far I charge once a week – perfectly acceptable to me. I noticed a 3 hour read at these light levels loses roughly 20%. That’s similar to amazons quoted half hour a day (at brightness 13, 4g/wi-fi off); based on my calculations. The amazon guidebook/instructions (an ebook that automatically comes with the device - anybody read those?) says that the ereader can be left in screensaver mode with no loss of battery; and doesn’t need to be turned off. First – why it takes 9 seconds to actually turn-off the screen seems daft. Second, it appears to lose 1-3% overnight when I leave it on screensaver mode. Nothing horrific, so I use that mode of ‘sleeping’ the device. The option to have a once press, and nothing on the screen, ‘off’ button, like any phone would be better.Charging –Lots of people complaining about the lack of USB-C; again I am not bothered by this. I have multiple devices with lightening, micro usb and also usb-c connections. Its just a different cable and I have loads of them. It take a few hours to charge from around 20%.Competition –Yes- there are lots of other e-readers to buy out there; I have tried a few (Nook, Pocketbook, Kobo) and they are all good. I personally like the amazon book ecosystem – and for me the oasis device is at the pinnacle of that. I am sure there are people that shudder and want nothing to do with amazon – that’s fine; plenty of other great options out there for you (and why are you reading this?).Conclusion -The reason I would buy this over the other kindles is the 7inch screen that has an adjustable warm light. These really are that much better than the other versions. 4 Stars – anything can be improved (slightly nicer to hold maybe? Or better OS). Its very very good however…..

31.7.2019

Okay, I'm a huge kindle fan. That's no secret. I started with the kindle keyboard and have owned a couple of each of the voyage, paperwhite, along with the basic kindle. I bought an oasis first generation, but never received it (my daughter ended up with it when I moved to the UK before I received it in the US). I finally got tired of waiting for the first generation to make its way to me and purchased a 2nd generation oasis last year. I kept it for a week and really wanted to love it, but I kinda hated it. I found it slow to respond and the lighting wasn't as crisp on it as it was on my voyage. I ended up sending it back. I found the battery life to be awful. It didn't even last 4 days before I had to recharge.I just found it way overpriced for something I did't enjoy reading on. I went back to my voyage and sent that oasis back.I can't lie. I am the type of person that just spends way too much time stressing over not having the latest generation of kindle! I thought I would give this newest one a chance. After all, I knew I could send it back if I hated it...I also believe that Bezos and others actually listen to us when we tell them what our issues are with products. If they didn't fix the oasis, no one would be willing to pay that money for it, the previous issues had to be addressed. So I bit the bullet and saved my pennies and purchased this new one.I have to say, after downloading books and setting up probably a dozen kindles (for kids, co-workers, in-laws, husbands, and myself) this is the easiest and fasted kindle I've ever set up. Downloading was super quick (and I kid you not, I have thousands of books on my account and computer). There was no lagging whilst scrolling the cloud and having dozens of books download at the same time. This has always been an issue for me in the past. There was no indexing issues (I actually had to send back 3 paperwhites when they came out because they would not index due to my large library, a little known software issue that didn't effect all kindles, but obviously I was unlucky, my battery would run out within a day). There is no issue with page turns or accessing my home pages on this thing, even whilst downloading multiple books. It works lightening fast and I have to say I absolutely love this thing. It's hands down my favourite yet. I never thought I could say that about another kindle as I love my voyage(s).I waited a week to post this as I wanted to make sure I gave not only an honest review, but an accurate one as well.This warm lighting...wow....but first, let me say, the lighting on this oasis and my voyage(s) is still different. I think this oasis is closer than the one I sent back last year, however, it too, is still nowhere near as bright as my voyage(s). However, I am getting used to this. It's time to admit to everyone that I am not as young as I used to be. When I read at night, my eyes burn and water like mad. It used to mean that I only read about 10 minutes at night before I just gave up and turned off my kindle. I honestly had no idea that this warm lighting would completely change my reading experience at night. I guess maybe I'm clueless because I honestly had no idea that the backlighting would be the cause of my burning/watering eyes. Now I know. The problem has completely disappeared now with me just turning up the warm lighting to about 6. I am now able to read at night with no issues. It was an unexpected surprise and one that I would gladly pay for all over again in the price of the kindle. Until I had this warm lighting I just didn't realise how much I was missing the enjoyment of reading at night.There is one thing I can fault. It's not all good news here...my oasis does not wake up. I don't believe it's the case (which I love, I have the Atotu fabric case which sits flush with the back making it flat. I've tried to wake it up using a different case that I know worked with the previous oasis generation. I just think it's my kindle. However, even though I find this super annoying, I can't knock it down even one star, because I am so pleased with this kindle in every other way. At the end of the day, having to push the on button to wake it isn't really the end of the world...annoying yes, dealbreaker no.I still think it's rather expensive (this is like a week and a half's pay for me!!!). Having said that, it's my form of enjoyment. I don't really go out much for meals, I don't smoke, I don't collect Pokémon or anything like that...so this is it...I read...and this device makes reading a joy for me...I'm not having any issues with the battery life. Honestly I've only had to charge it once and that's with me having downloaded hundreds of books.I am not regretting a single pence I spent on this oasis and I hope I have it for years to come.

9.8.2019

I tried out an Oasis 2 but decided not to buy it because I found a few issues. These have been fixed in the Oasis 3.The big one was that the Oasis 2 was much too sensitive regarding the position in which it was held. Although I am right-handed I hold books with my left hand and, given the Oasis design, that turns out to be an accidentally good idea because the physical buttons are on the left when the device is upside down. However, the Oasis 2 orientation sensor was much too sensitive and the screen image kept snapping back to the upright position in that situation. Not so with the Oasis 3; the screen image, once upside down,stays upside down.The next most important one for me has been a problem with every Kindle I have owned until now - the backlight cannot be reduced to a low enough brightness. At last the Oasis 3 fixes this, to the extent that three or four of the low brightness levels with the night light on (see later) are so dim it is hard to read anything.The last is that the battery life is considerably better. I can charge the Oasis 3 to 100%, read for an hour with the backlight on at a low level, put it down, wake up in the morning and the charge is 93% or 94%. With the Oasis 2, at least during my trial, it was sometimes 80% or less in a similar situation.Although, without the Oasis 2 to hand, it is hard to tell whether there is a real difference it also feels as though the metallic back is less slippery and a bit warmer to the touch.Other than those specific fixes, the Oasis 3 is excellent. Light, well made without any dust traps, easy to hold (the ridge on the back, although it looks rather odd and takes a bit of getting used to, greatly helps and can be held with four fingers while my thumb presses the page buttons - perfect) and the brightness across the screen is constant with no variation that I can see. Text is actually black, not dark grey, which is an improvement on the cheaper Kindles and there is no background graininess, again something I have seen from time to time elsewhere. The hardware buttons are great and should never have been removed from any Kindle: they are much more reliable than taps or swipes for turning pages in the right direction. I think they are a bit less clicky than those on the Oasis 2.The big addition, of course, is the night light. It turns the screen orange, but not violently so even at its greatest extent (strength 0 to 24) and, no matter the setting, the hue is pleasant. I have had Android phones whose night light showed an ugly yellow or brown tint or displayed screen glitches when switched on or off; there is none of that here. The configuration options give sufficient control - fade the orange hue in or out depending on the altitude of the Sun, or switch it on between two fixed times.The only minor demerit is that the Oasis 3 could be a bit faster; it has always surprised me that Kindles keep the same CPU no matter their cost and, as far as I can tell, there is no speed difference between my Oasis 3 and my old Paperwhite 3.Other than that the software is not generally worth commenting on as it is largely the same across all Kindles. The only problem I still have with it is that the inbuilt fonts have not changed for years and are weak; although Bookerly and Caecilia are good only a couple of the others are usable and I do not know why Amazon persists with Futura or Helvetica, which are not even book fonts. Fortunately, TrueType fonts are very easily uploaded (use a USB cable to transfer them from your PC to the "fonts" folder on the Oasis) and doing so masks this oddly persistent issue. Google Fonts has a massive choice; Bitter, Crete Round, Literata and Merriweather are four excellent serif fonts, with Crete Round being a particularly good bold font by default, and Ubuntu is the best sans-serif I have found. (There is support for up to five styles).Overall ... the Oasis 3 costs a lot, but it is the best e-reader I have ever used - I have used a few, not only from Amazon - and I can find no real weaknesses. I took a punt on believing that the Oasis 2 issues had been sorted out and, fortunately, they have been.Now to find a case, which is going to be a problem. The Oasis 3 is so thin and light any conceivable case is going to bulk it out ...

29.7.2019

I have a kindle Paperwhite, earlier generation, and didn't think I needed the kindle Oasis 2(2017). After all, an extra inch didn't sound like much and there was also the extra 100 pounds to think about, both of which were reasons enough for me to stick with my Paperwhite which was doing the job of reading all right. With the new Oasis 3(2019), I decided I would buy one, on hearing of the faster page turns - the slow page turns of the Paperwhite while not irritating, wasn't exactly a joy either.When it came and I held the Oasis 3 in my hands, I immediately regretted not buying the earlier Oasis 2 when it first came out two years ago. Still, at least I had the latest e-reader in my hands.(I can't compare the Oasis 2 to the Oasis 3 first hand, but I hear that it has faster page turns, warm light settings, and a better battery life) . To say that this device is a thing of beauty is an understatement. The screen quality is outstanding, the text and images pin sharp, but its the extra inch of screen that is the clincher. It offers an enormous improvement in the reading experience, so much so, my old Paperwhite is now effectively binned. Page turns are now super fast, so is navigating the menus. Battery life is just as good as my old Paperwhite, if not better ( i don't bother with the screen lights which stays off). The buttons are useful but I mostly use the touch screen for page turns.Since I got this, I am finding that I am reading much more and for that reason alone, I can justify the extra cost to myself. This is truly the pinnacle of e-readers, and I would say just get one and don't worry about the extra 100, which is peanuts for what this new kindle offers over the Paperwhite.On a sad note, one thing I hate about the kindle is not being able to change the sleep timer. The Kobo ereader has an option in the menu to change this from disabling sleep altogether to setting the timer to various increments up to 60 mins. I have taken two stars off my rating solely because of this what I consider to be a flaw. I've been waiting for this setting to be added since the kindle keyboard and have requested this in feedback many times but for some unknown reason such a simple change hasn't yet been implemented. As someone that likes to take my time reading, I am constantly having to turn the kindle back on when it goes to sleep after ten minutes which is annoying. I now don't think this will be added in my life time.A week after owning the Oasis 3 and reading daily, I've decided to rate this back to five stars. Not that I forgotten the issue with the sleep timer, but because I am so impressed with this new kindle (coming from a kindle Paperwhite) that I could not rate it any less. The experience taken as a whole, bigger screen, better quality display, buttons, instant page turns, streamlined frame, has once and for all destroyed the claim that a physical book offers a better reading experience. As i was reading Childhood's End by Arthur C Clarke, I suddenly realized that I was totally immersed in this story in a way I had never been before. The Oasis 3 simply disappeared in to the background as I read and read. I was amazed. I have never enjoyed reading so much since I got this Oasis 3. This is simply genius.

8.9.2019

I've had a number of Kindles over the years from the original keyboard upwards. The two I managed to avoid we the Voyager and the 2nd generation Oasis. I needed a replacement for my 1st generation Oasis which I loved in many ways (except for the increasingly bad battery life). But that does mean that I'm in Kindle eco-system, so no surprises with how to use library, purchase books etc - this all works as expected. There were some more items in the settings menu than I remembered, but that just makes it more configurable.So first the bad: I still prefer the size of the original Oasis. But I'll get used to it. But I will miss being able to go to lunch with a kindle tucked into the back pocket of my jeans.Now I'll need to carry it, or bring a bag.Lack of USB C - it's a little niggle - but it is unreasonably annoying to me that I need to have a different cable just for this. And will need that for the next few years when everything else is moving to USB C.And now to the good: As you would expect it's a faster and less laggy experience than my old one. And it's only now that I have the contrast that I can see how unresponsive my old oasis had become. I'm a person who uses a kindle in a case, so I never really took advantage of the magnetic clip in the original to use the Oasis naked. I especially didn't when the Kindle didn't seem to hold any charge without the case. And that means I have no problems with the slipperiness of the current model. It is a thing of beauty when unveiled, and surprisingly thin. It still seems quite robust, but I'll keep it in a case. As a note, it doesn't appear to be much heavier than the small device. And having the "bulge" makes it easier to grasp.The warm light is really nice, and the lighting appears very even to me on the screen. The auto-adjust is quite subtle but makes a difference when I'm reading late at night. I think that's going to one of the features I didn't even know I needed, but will miss if I don't have it in the future.Basically I'm a happy bunny rabbit despite my trepidations based on reading some reviews. Some things I'm happy about are because I got the all signing and dancing version. I tried with my old Oasis wifi only for the first time, and it was just irritating (technically it was an impulse buy at an airport, and they only had one item in stock, so I didn't really choose, I just accepted). If I want a book, or to look up something, or just move between devices I don't want to have to faff. So part of my contentment is that I've moved back to a 3g enabled device. But it is beautiful and responsive. The new lighting does actually make a difference (maybe because I read a lot). And it's a joy not to have a constant nagging worry that the battery is going to peg out when I'm travelling. The size I'll get used to, and it is useful for some of my books that have diagrams to have a little more screen real-estate.I don't use Audible, so I haven't tried that. And I haven't dropped it in water, so I can't vouch for the waterproof feature. I just read a lot of books.In short - I am happy with my purchase. Hopefully I'll get many years of service from it. Mostly, I can just forget it exists and just enjoy the books I'm reading.

27.5.2020

So far so good. Only had it a day but after downloading all my books etc, the battery appears to be holding up well. Love the warm amber screen option - particularly good when reading in artificial light and for reading in bed at night. Less harsh on the eyes and less disturbing to your bed partner!I bought the 32 gb model with WiFi only because I’ll never use the 4G and although the cheaper 8 gb model would have been enough space, you’ve gotta remember that every device uses up 3-4 gigs just to function and this eats into your storage allowance considerably. Also, the higher the gigs, the better the specs AND the faster the processor.I discovered over the years that these little details make a huge difference to the performance and smooth running of your device, not to mention it’s longevity.I’ve owned lots of kindles in the past but I think this tops them all - for ease of use and a bigger, sharper screen where size really does matter ! along with a much faster response on the keyboard, screen refresh, page turns, downloading etc. Also you have great storage capability for highly illustrated or detailed books and periodicals, all your usual reading and page setup options and blue tooth for those who like to listen to books on the go; although I personally don’t bother with audible so can’t comment on that.I have to say that I don’t know why I just LOVE using those little buttons on the side for my page turns - they’re so comfortable and convenient to use and you don't have to lift your hand to touch the screen. It gives the feeling of a completely undisturbed, nice and lazy reading experience, because your thumb is already close where you’re naturally holding it on the edge. Keeps your screen a lot cleaner too. Some reviews mention the sound of these buttons which give off a gentle, quiet ‘click.’ It depends how sensitive your hearing is though... my partner snores like a fiend anyway so it’s no contest. If your beloved is trying to get off to sleep you can get round the problem by simply using the touch screen to turn the pages; so I really don’t see what the issue is at all??I thought I’d have trouble getting used to that chunky, raised edge on the side but it is surprisingly light and comfortable to hold and it doesn’t matter if you’re right or left handed cos’ the screen automatically rotates.I understand the Oasis is waterproof and I watched a test where they poured coffee all over it ! and dropped it in the bath for several minutes and it came out completely unscathed. Wow! I like to think I’m a little more careful with my devices though, especially when they cost as much as this one does! However, maybe these safety features make it ideal for kids too?So yep, I’m very pleased I decided to take the plunge with the price - gulp - and bought the 32 gig... it’s has actually been worth every pound.I highly recommend the Oasis if you’re an avid reader and prefer E-Ink, a bigger screen for eligibility and a warm light display. The added blue tooth may be a bonus too. I thought the Paperwhite was the best for years until I got this one. No regrets whatsoever. :-)

17.6.2020

The reason for purchasing a new Kindle was to replace an ageing first generation Kindle that is now losing longevity of battery life. The old machine still works well, but I have always had problems with the lack of any backlight. To overcome this problem, I bought a cover with a built-in light, but that made the Kindle heavy and somewhat cumbersome: so a more portable version with backlighting was a priority.I looked at all of the available Kindles and I was particularly attracted to the curved back of the Oasis model as this provides a comfortable grip-point for holding the reader in a comfortable manner and the combination of back-light, for night time viewing, and white-screen,for daytime viewing is exactly what I wanted. There are a few other features I like; although improvements are also possible. One useful feature is the ability to switch off the touch-screen – it stops accidental page turning when holding the reader – but touch-screen is turned back on when the reader is switched off and on again; I also bought the cover and closing the cover actually switches the reader off and re-opening the cover switches on, which is a nice feature, but off course that resets the touchscreen. It would improve the machine to have a key-combination to achieve this. I prefer to turn the pages with the buttons and, unlike the first-generation version this Reader replaces, the buttons are ONLY on the right side of the screen (being on both sides was a real problem I found). In addition, if you prefer, the default settings allow touchscreen turning and the page is divided into sections of clear function – the bulk of the screen at the right will turn to the next page in the book; while the left one-inch area of the screen will go back one page; while the top of the screen gives access to settings and the store etc. The screen brightness and ‘warmth’ (which equates to a softening of the white screen) are both easily adjusted through the settings at the top of the screen (touchscreen activated), but can also be set automatically based on external light. It is also possible to display the time while reading – I find this very useful. If you use audio books, there is also a Bluetooth system to connect to Bluetooth headphones.The clip-on cover I bought protects the screen when in a bag or rucksack and is easy to fit to the reader. As I mentioned above closing the cover switches off the Kindle screen and opening it switches it back on. I’m a little surprised the Amazon name on the front isn’t a little more visible (it is black and only recessed to make it visible) as this helps orientate the Kindle when first opening it; although the back is recessed to fit the contour of the Reader, so is both comfortable in the hand and easy to orientate this way.Overall this version of a Kindle Reader is very nice to use and has a very clear screen, but it is quite expensive and maybe too expensive for what it offers. I have to say, I am happy with it though!

28.4.2020

Having gone through every variant of Kindle (first generation shipped from the US before it was available in the UK), I was slow in getting to the Oasis. I had all I needed in my Kindle Voyage; how could the larger, oddly shaped, way too expensive latest version give me a better reading experience? My scepticism was tested when my daughter needed an upgrade. Being a generous soul with gadget curiosity, I agreed that she could have my Voyage and I would try the Oasis.Size and shapeIn the hand, the Oasis does not actually feel bigger than the Voyage or other Kindle versions, even though it is. I expected the off-centred profile to be something I would have to get used to, to adjust my expectations,to be something to have to learn to live with. From the first sentence read on it, the ergonomics have felt so natural that I stopped making mental comparisons to previous versions almost immediately. I almost always used the page turning sensors on the Voyage rather swiping or touching the screen, so felt right at home with the physical page turn buttons on the Oasis.I deliberated over what cover or sleeve to buy. Not knowing how I would enjoy the ‘hold’ of the Oasis, I couldn’t predict if I would prefer it naked, with a cover that retains the weighty one side design or the official Kindle cover that makes it more even to hold in the hand when folded back. I opted for the leather official Kindle cover offered in the bundle price with the Oasis. My early impression is that it was a good choice. I can achieve all options: remove it from the cover, read with the cover folded back completely, with the cover flap open 2-handed like a paper book, or holding the grip section with the front flap resting loose or supported behind by my little finger.Reading experienceI thought my Voyage was as good as it gets until I read on the Oasis. In natural or artificial light, in the dark, in bright sunlight; whatever the environment, the warmth setting combined with the high resolution, larger number of LEDs and increased reading screen size all combine to give you the feel of reading print on paper. It is incredible – text is super crisp and I find myself reading for much longer than I did previously. In the first 3 weeks of ownership, I have read all 3 of Donna Tartt’s doorstop books that took her 30 years to write. It will take some ingenuity for the Kindle engineers to improve on the 10th generation Kindle Oasis reading experience.Value for moneyUndoubtedly, a Kindle Oasis is a luxury. There are 2 types of luxury items: the ones that have a higher price tag because the manufacturer can get away with it and those that really are offering something better than the average product. Having used it, I can honestly say that it is by far the best Kindle I have ever read from and whilst not fully justifying the price tag, if I lost mine, I would have to find a way to replace it regardless of the cost.

22.6.2020

I used to have a 1st Gen Oasis but decided to sell it as I needed money at the time and had grown a love for print books over ebooks. Well, that sale failed as Royal Mail lost the parcel, so I never even got the money. Ever since then I've missed having a kindle. I love print books but there's something elegant and addictive about reading on a Kindle. I love the stats they provide (although I'm still hoping for the day I can see my daily reading stats like Audible does for listening).I wasn't sure much had changed between the 1st and whatever generation this one is (3rd I think?) and, not a lot has really... The screen is bigger, the warm light is great and allows for very comfortable viewing at night.The battery is now fully enclosed inside the Kindle and not doubled up inside the case (that's actually one critisim, the 1st gen came with a case... Although I understand this was needed for the battery). The device also seems quicker than I remember the 1st gen being. It also definitely screams the price a lot more than the 1st gen. I don't know if my memory is just failing me, but I don't remember the 1st gen Oasis feeling this premium. The materials used scream quality, reminding of a flagship phone or tablet. For the price of the Oasis, you'd expect no less, and that made me feel more pleasure in my purchase. The price tag is obviously quite expensive for an ereader, but I think it's worth it. If you read for hours at a time like me, you want the best reading experience money can buy, and this is definitely it (although it would be great if the oasis had a inbuilt gadget that sprayed book scents in the air, as that sadly can't be replaced by ebooks).I've already used my Oasis for around 15 hours and I've had it just over 24. You can thank the superb book I'm reading for that. The battery has gone down 60% in that time. Not so impressive, but I do have WiFi and location services turned on (although Bluetooth is off for now)... The battery won't bother me until I take this on a camping trip or something of that sort, although I'm almost certain aeroplane mode will provide the battery boost I need - I remember it making a huge difference on previous models of Kindle.This is the best Kindle money can buy. The only downside is the battery - I remember the older first generation Kindle Paperwhites having better batteries, but I definitely didn't read as much back then, so maybe that's why it seemed that way. The Oasis is very thin, so the battery is passable. The battery should last for around 30 hours of reading (based on WiFi & location on like me), which is plenty really - plus more on aeroplane mode.Overall, the battery isn't a big issue for me as everything else definitely outweighs that! I'm just happy I managed to spare 5 minutes away from my book to write this! Better get back to it! ?

27.1.2020

This is my third Kindle (fourth eReader), and it is easily the best one. While my 2014 PaperWhite was still going strong with no real issues, I wanted to get in the habit of reading more at night, so opted for the Oasis for the Warm front-light function.Below are some of the features that stand out:1. Warm light - This makes a real difference to reading at night, or even in rooms with dimmer light/different ambient light temperature. My eyes don't get as strained as they would with the PaperWhite, and I can't imagine going back to the harsh blue light again.2. Auto brightness - This adaptive brightness setting actually works really nicely, adjusting the light subtly to compensate,

10.6.2020

I bought this Oasis 3 to replace my trusty 6-year old Paperwhite which had gotten a bit laggy and slow (like its owner). An earlier reviewer had said it made for a whole new reading experience, which I thought was a pretty tall order - until I got my own.It is amazing, a real quantum leap from the Paperwhite. It’s lighter, thinner and the nifty ergonomic design of the back means it’s very comfortable to hold. The slightly bigger and squarer screen makes more difference than you would believe: it really does alter the whole experience. I actually feel I’m reading a proper book, and not a tablet: it’s much more enjoyable and I find I get lost in a book now, which I never really did with the PW.

13.5.2020

Prior to this I have used the early button kindle and one of the early touchscreen paperwhites. The Oasis is an undeniably better experience. I wouldn't say any particular aspect of it is game changing, but is it consistently slightly better in every aspect than the previous models.The warmth of the light is a dramatic improvement, allowing me to have a brighter screen in the evenings without finding it affects sleep or uncomfortable glare. The ablility to have the light automatically warm as it gets later is a really convenient feature to the point you almost forget the kindle is doing it.Having used a touchscreen kindle for years I wasn't sure why the buttons were there,

28.11.2019

I had the 2012 Kindle without keyboard for two years, and promoted myself to the Kindle Paperwhite 2014 model as soon as that was released. How I laughed at past-me for spending two years slumming it with the basic model!Well now I’m laughing at past-me again for spending five years slumming it with a Paperwhite.The 2019 Kindle Oasis truly is that much of a joy. As you’d expect, for an existing Kindle customer it takes barely any time at all before you’re resuming your current book on a brand new Oasis. As soon as you start reading you realise just how well all this sophisticated technology melts into the background of your reading experience.The Oasis is comfortable to hold and feels lighter for it.

29.7.2019

After my trusty Voyage gave up last year, I gave the Oasis 2 a go. Our friendship didn’t last long: it was too big to pocket, too power hungry and didn’t offer much apart from the novelty feeling. So I switched back to a Paperwhite 2018. When I saw the new O3 coming I knew I must try it.Pros:- The warm light that you can schedule to sunset/sunrise. It is absolutely brilliant. Made me read through an entire day without the usual strain on my eyes. It also feels closer to an actual book, I love the yellowish hue.- The display seems to have slightly improved; I can’t tell how but it just looks more fluid than the Paperwhites’ (as I still have my 2015 PW too).

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