Amazon Oasis Waterproof Kindle

Product Description

Say goodbye to soggy pages when reading poolside by upgrading to the Amazon Oasis waterproof Kindle. It features an ultra slim and lightweight design, a battery that lasts for weeks at a time, a large 7 inch glare-free display, and up to 32 GB of sto

Features

• Now available in Graphite or Champagne Gold.
• Our largest, highest resolution display— 7” and 300 ppi, reads like real paper without glare, even in bright sunlight.
• The first waterproof (IPX8) Kindle so you are free to read in even more places.
• Now with Audible, listen to the world’s largest library of audiobooks. Pair with Bluetooth to take the story with you anytime, anywhere.
• Thin and light ergonomic design with dedicated page turn buttons and adaptive front light so you can read even more comfortably for hours.
• Keep reading—a single charge lasts weeks, not hours.
• Enjoy twice the storage with 8 GB. Or choose 32 GB to hold more magazines, comics, newspapers, and audiobooks.
• Instant access to new releases and bestsellers, or over a million titles at $2.99 or less. Prime members read free with unlimited access to over a thousand titles.

Top Reviews

Paperwhite vs. waterproof Oasis.
by hotdog12 (4 out of 5 stars)
November 10, 2017

I've been using the 300 dpi Paperwhite for over two years and decided to spoil myself with the new 32 GB WiFi Kindle Oasis E-reader. I'm an avid reader with over 500 books just on Amazon.

The Kindle Oasis arrived well-packaged in an attractive sealed black box. The first thing I noticed was the sleek glassy surface and thin asymmetrical aluminum construction. Unfortunately, while the Oasis is lighter, the larger size makes it awkward to carry or slip in a pocket. The first thing I did was to buy a MoKo Case to avoid dropping and trashing my expensive new toy. The smaller Paperwhite sports a rubberized exterior providing a far more secure grip.

The Oasis already had a half charge on it so it was good to go right out of the box. But there is no charger! Let me repeat that--my $300 ultra-luxury E-reader came without the standard ten dollar charger, only a short USB cord.

It took five minutes to link up to my WiFi and Amazon account, adjust the local time and resurrect my library. The only instructions are on the device itself, but it's a no-brainer. Amazon had a software update available that only took a few minutes to download and reboot.

The display on the Oasis has a slightly creamy tone when compared to the bright white Paperwhite. The Oasis display is perfectly even across the entire screen; the Paperwhite has a very slight "shadow" at the bottom. The 7-inch screen is significantly larger than the 6-inch Paperwhite screen. I examined the typeface through a loupe and the letters themselves appear identical on both devices.

I bought my Oasis with the "special offers," but I quickly found them annoying. I removed the special offers by linking to my on-line Amazon account and coughing up an additional $20.

Reading is a joy on the new Oasis. The larger screen and physical page-turn buttons allow you to read one handed and avoid the usual screen taps. The software is almost identical on both devices, though the Oasis allows you to (finally!) access audio books though Bluetooth. I couldn't get my earbuds to link, but Bluetooth is kinda touchy and I'll try it on other stuff, especially my car.

One HUGE improvement is that the Oasis is waterproof! This is key for me as I read even while soaking in the tub (TMI). The Paperwhite hates even a droplet of water. One workaround for the Paperwhite is the tough Meritcase Waterproof Case, though it makes screen operation a bit clunky.

IN CONCLUSION:

Both the 300 dpi Paperwhite and new Kindle Oasis are terrific E-readers. If you have some "stupid money" to throw around, the Oasis is the Rolls Royce of the e-reader world, sporting an elegant waterproof construction and Bluetooth connectivity. But for normal folks, the 300 dpi Paperwhite is an excellent purchase, nearly as good with some superior features at a fraction of the price. I'm dinging the Oasis one star for the over-the-top price tag, mediocre battery life and not including a charger.
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Amazon Abandons Kindle Design Philosophy: New Oasis As Comfortable As A Slippery, Cold Aluminum "Boo
by Charles Nordlander (3 out of 5 stars)
November 9, 2017

Starting with the first gen Kindle, I've owned every advanced model that Amazon has released. Each generation has been a further refinement of Amazon's design philosophy for Kindle: make the device disappear from the experience of reading. First they did it by trimming size and weight. Then came the illuminated screen, eliminating the need for separate lights. Voyager trimmed size and weight further from the Paperwhite, while adding auto-adjusting illumination. Then came the advances of last year's Oasis, which retained the same 6" screen size, but packaged it in an impossibly light, thin and small case designed to be held with one hand. Some grumbled about the battery being split between the Oasis and its cover, but the 2016 Oasis came the closest yet to disappearing while reading.

Flash forward one year, and Amazon seems to have abandoned this philosophy completely with the 2017 "New" Oasis, a Kindle seemingly designed to uncomfortably remind you that you're holding a reading device in your hands. It does this in several ways. First, with a significantly bulked up size and weight--it looks and feels much bigger than you'd think compared to the 2016 Oasis, and it's just plain heavy to hold in one hand for extended periods of time. Sure, that weight is fairly well-balanced, but that's like hearing, "Oh, but it's dry heat!" when the temp hits 115 degrees.

Second, the added carry-weight of the new Oasis is made worse by the very slippery feel of the new aluminum body, which forces you to grip it more tightly, and that becomes uncomfortable in longer reading sessions. This is definitely not a Kindle that ever disappears in your hands. I've seen some complaints about sharp edges, too, but that was not my experience. I've read that Amazon was going for a more "premium" feeling with this switch to aluminum, but I'm not sure what that means when every cheap tablet out of China has an aluminum body. It's also a foolish design goal for a Kindle, where priority should be given to materials that are comfortable to hold in-hand for hours at a time. And finally, this aluminum body is cold to the touch, about as unbook-like a reading experience as you can have. The ergonomics, in summary, scream to remind you that you're holding a device.

So, is there anything I liked about the New Oasis? Yes, and that's what makes it especially disappointing: the 7" screen is really great, and has the immediate feeling of being the "right" size for a Kindle screen. My old Oasis and Voyager now look cramped by comparison. The larger screen somehow makes the experience of reading feel "roomier" and more relaxing--and perhaps this is just because it's closer to the page size in a real book. My new Oasis did not have the screen lighting issues some have reported but, as I've read elsewhere, the background does appear to be less white than previous Kindles, but that change actually looks more like printing on a paper page to my eye.

My hope for the next gen Kindle is something like a 7" Voyager form-factor, but one that narrows bezels as much as possible for a smaller size, while using materials chosen for light weight and a comfortable feeling in the hand. In the meantime, my new Kindle Oasis will be going back to Amazon, and it's the first next-gen Kindle that I've ever returned. That should tell you a lot. Thanks for taking the time to read my review and I hope you find it helpful in making a buying decision.
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Is BIGGER BETTER?
by Steve H. (5 out of 5 stars)
November 2, 2017

For the 2017 Kindle Oasis the answer seems to be yes-Here's why-

One of the first things you notice, after the size increase, is the total look and feel of quality:

Refined aluminum outer shell that will resist scratches.

Page turn buttons-similar to the last Oasis version.

Well balanced when in the hand.

The lighting seems to be the best that the Kindle team has put forward yet- It seems they have taken prior criticism to heart and made a focus on making the lighting as flawless as possible.

Overall fit and finish-this thing looks and feels refined. You get the same sense of quality you get when you pick up an Ipad (whether you like Apple or not).

Faster page turns.

Lighting/ Screen quality:

Amazon must have taken poor reviews on some other models to heart and focused on eliminating these issues. Now with 12 LED bulbs, the lighting is more uniform than any prior unit. Far better than the Paperwhite (while decent for the money- the Oasis is far better). I would rank the Voyage as having a more even screen than my 2016 Oasis-The 2017 OASIS HAS THE BEST SCREEN YET).

The screen has a warmer hue than the Paperwhite, Voyage or Oasis 1.

No visible light cones.
7" screen displays more text for less page flips.

Graphics look better-small print displayed better.

Inverted White/ Black option is nice change that displays less light...good for some that read in bed with partners.

The Kindle team set the reading plane lower in the device(the glass is thicker) the eliminate light cones. The addition of 2 more LED units makes for the most even lighting possible. A one inch screen size really makes a difference in the reading experience-I stopped reading on my Old Oasis and Voyage after getting this unit...ABSOLUTELY FLAWLESS! While the other Kindles are fine, when you put them side by side with the Oasis...NO COMPARISON...OASIS WINS!

Font boldness control, size options and Black /White color conversion

Kindle added more font sizes and boldness control-great for all readers-available on software update on other readers.

Black /White inversion is a neat new reading option-exclusive on the Oasis.

For the visually challenged:

THIS IS THE DEVICE FOR YOU. Large fonts look more normal on this larger screen.

Less page flips-really noticeable on larger fonts.

Bold font options....about time!

White /Black color inversion option. Great for nighttime readers with a partner.

Magazines:

This is an area that many will overlook...Magazines look better on a 7" screen than 6"

Weight

At 194 grams it is slightly lighter than the Paperwhite at 205grams and slightly heavier than the Voyage...In reality you can hardly feel the difference. It is however, significantly heavier than the prior Oasis model without the cove that only weighed 131 grams.

Page turn buttons:

Similar to last year's model

Much better than the Voyage- you can easily feel these, even in the dark.

A slight click when the buttons are pushed leaves no doubt that the page will turn. These buttons really make it easy to stay focused on reading-no need to swipe the page, just klick the button. Once you get used to the buttons it is hard to go back to a Paperwhite.

Asymmetrical Design:

Very similar to last year's model; they expanded the gripping area on the bezel to allow for wider thumbs that don't overlap the screen while in use. One the Voyage, my thumb is half on, half off the device when in use.

The screen and button function auto flip when you change hands.

Well balanced and secure in the hand while holding.

Storage:
8 gigs is plenty for most ebook readers, however if you plan to use Audible or have a large library consider paying $30 more for the 32gig model(about 27 gigs in actual use)

Graphic and image heavy books can exceed 200 mg in size Examples are Manga, Comics, Cookbooks, Magazines and How to books.

My library has a little over 2000 items and does not totally fit on any other Kindle device-no problem on a 32 gig Oasis!

Audible:

Seamless switching from reading to Audible if you own the e-book and the Audible version. They offer a 32 gig option for 30 dollars more if you plan on storing a lot of Audible books.

This device does not have speakers. You need to pair it with blue tooth speakers or headphones.

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO TEXT TO SPEECH...No e-reader on the market has this.

Amazon E-book/Audible ecosystem:

Simply the most extensive e-book store on the planet.

Almost always the lowest price.

Audible offers membership specials that can save you money.

Kindle Unlimited -a exclusive option that seems to be best for inexpensive fiction books.

Waterproofing:

I tried this just to make sure it works - good addition.

Battery:

Seems to last about the same as the Voyage and charges in under 2 hours.

Optional cover:

Solid protection for the device. The Origami style stand is OK-not great. Consider getting a small tablet stand(Amazon carries a multitude of these).

Portability:

Definitely not a pocket device.

Quality:
10 out of 10! SIMPLY THE BEST

Cost:

Amazon does not need to apologize for cost on this one-Sure it is twice the price of the Paperwhite (and that is a fine choice in it's price range) but simply put THIS IS THE BEST KINDLE UNIT AMAZON HAS MADE TO DATE.

For $50 dollars more than the Voyage you get a bigger screen, more storage, Audible, page turn buttons, brighter screen and better display of graphics and magazines.
$40 less than 2016's unit.

Upgrade options:
$20 to remove adds...I did to stop seeing adds and having to swipe the device to unlock it. I read a lot and would rather see the regular screen savers. I included a photo.
$30 for 32 gig storage - I opted for this because I have a huge e-book and Audible library.
44.99 or 59.99 -Honestly I can't recommend this-the magnets are not super secure-they hold ok...6/10 from me.
4G- In this day and age many of us have wi-fi available-just store all of your books on the device. I passed on this expense.

Pros:

Best display

Great for large font users

No compromises-high quality

Vast storage options

Audible

Page turn buttons

White /Black inversion option

Like all Kindles you get Amazon's vast ebook ecosystem-titles you will not find elsewhere

Cons:

Portability-This device does not fit most shirt or pants pockets

Cost-still $40 less than last year's Oasis

In short - The OASIS IS BETTER-NOT JUST BIGGER

Update:

After spending more time with the unit, I would give this device 10 out of 10 for the right user. I have owned every unit since the Kindle Keyboard and the Oasis 2 is by far the best. I stopped using my other devices after getting the Oasis-It is that much more enjoyable to read on. Let's take a look at who this device is for:

Don't buy if:

You want an e-reader that easily fits in your pocket-get the Paperwhite or Voyage.

You are looking for text to speech. None of the current e-readers offer this. I see poor reviews for the device because it does not have this...no current e-reader does.

Budget is a priority. The Paperwhite is a fine budget friendly option.

Do buy if:

You want the finest e-reader available. This Kindle has the reading plane set below thicker glass to eliminate most of the light cones previous models occasionally had. The lighting is phenomenal. Page turn buttons make a difference.

You want a larger reading screen that feels more like a book. E-reading immersion at it's best.

A visually challenged reader that uses larger fonts.

You need more storage.

If you can swing it -BUY IT-IT DOES NOT GET BETTER THAN THIS
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Holding the Kindle randomly changes pages
by Joe (1 out of 5 stars)
December 10, 2017

Holding the Kindle randomly changes pages. Why is the plastic on the edge of the screen sensitive to touch? With the page turning buttons Amazon should allow you to disable the touch screen page turning. Would be 5 stars if they fixed this glaring flaw.
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Horrendous battery.
by wgs123 (1 out of 5 stars)
November 15, 2017

What others have stated. Blurry screen and really poor battery life. Charge to 100% read for an hour then it's down to around 75%. Wth is that? My phone is better than that.

Really confused as to why the battery is so poor. I have Bluetooth always off and even put it on airplane mode with no wifi and still have bad results.
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Great features, but plagued by quality control issues
by JP (4 out of 5 stars)
November 5, 2017

The new Oasis finally brings waterproofing that I wished my Voyage had, and personally I appreciate the Audible integration. I do hope that a software update will bring the option for immersion reading eventually, and perhaps more control over font appearance. I will not do a full review as others have already done a great job covering the Oasis's strengths, with which I fully agree. Instead I want to call attention to the serious quality control issues plaguing this latest generation of Oasis, issues that Amazon should have worked out by now after launching so many Kindles.

I pre-ordered the new Oasis, and since Oct. 31st have had to get two replacements just to have a unit with an acceptable display. The first one I received had a warped case and uneven screen with washed out blurry text. The second unit was also washed out and had a stuck bright pixel. Fortunately, the third Oasis I received finally had acceptable contrast and sharpness, though it's a noticeable step down from the screen on my Voyage. The Voyage has true deep blacks and sharp text that looks like it's printed on a page. The page surface is also whiter (even with the backlight off). All of that works to produce high contrast and an enjoyable reading experience. The Oasis has more of a gray page surface and the text never gets as sharp or as black. It's much more like reading on an lcd than e-ink. I suspect the issue stems at least in part from the increase in screen size without an increase in dpi. Perhaps it could be improved with a software update (I hope!) But I think the slightly different surface of the e-ink screen will always limit the contrast on the Oasis. An additional factor is that the screen on the Oasis seems slightly more recessed from the actual glass, while the Voyage's screen is virtually right up against the glass. I think that the anti-glare coating combined with that slight recess contributes to blurrier text on the Oasis. The bezel also casts more noticeable shadows along the screen edges as a result. It's unfortunate that the R&D team missed these details. While I like the new features the Oasis brings, I don't want to lose quality on the most important element. The screen quality should have come first above anything else!

In the attached image you can see how big a difference it makes if you're lucky enough to get a "good one." The last unit I received, with the good screen, is on the left, and the previous unit is on the right. They are both on the same book, same page, same font and brightness settings (auto brightness off), but there is a major difference in brightness, evenness, and contrast.

This isn't unusual for a new product, but it is extremely disappointing and frustrating if you end up with a poor quality device, especially when the replacement is crappy too! If you don't want to risk having to spend hours coordinating replacements, I would suggest waiting until Amazon improves the manufacturing and quality control for the new Oasis.
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Faulty Screen - Sent Refurbished Model as Replacement - Moving On
by J.P.E. (1 out of 5 stars)
December 11, 2017

My 1 star reflects both the quality of the device I received and the subsequent debacle that followed to deal with it.

For reference, when I refer to "store," its one of the "Amazon Books" physical locations (in my case LA) where I sampled the device and subsequently bought it.

After years of enjoying my paperwhite, I thought it would be a treat to upgrade to the New Oasis. I wasn't particularly impressed by the original oasis at its steep price point, but like many others, was immediately sold by the "new" oasis that was waterproof and had a range of other new features. For reference, I dont use audible, so have/had no opinion on those options, but I do read hours per day on my e-reader under both dark and bright ambient lighting situations.

Overall, I was in love with the new oasis. I know some people found the ergonomics strange, but I did not find the metal slippery, nor the corners sharp, nor any of the other complaints relevant to my personal use. Basically, it held perfect for me. Extremely light, and the wide side bar with page buttons allowed me to literally balance this thing on my pinky comfortably or grip it like a book, whichever was more relevant to my position. Additionally, the auto-flip on the screen was incredibly helpful when, for example i changed sides in bed, and consequently hands. The extra screen size was awesome, it was fast, and there are host of subtle new things that I liked, which I wont bother to list here.

However the breaking point was the screen on my particular device and the debacle it led to. The screen in the store model was beautiful. But the device i received at purchase had an extreme color gradient and diminishing illumination horizontally across the screen. It was very blue (similar to the paperwhite) on the thick, grip side, and yellowish on the thin side. The text also hazed out the further you got from the grip side. This meant that after a short time of reading, my eyes were extremely strained from going line by line through clear to hazy, clear to hazy and color temp changes. Amazon has been making illuminated readers for some time, so tolerating this kind of extreme in a brand new $300 model is a real stretch. My first generation paperwhite, although not perfect in its illumination consistency, was leaps beyond the quality of this oasis, and that is saying something.

I understand that there can be manufacturer's defects and sometimes a lemon, so i wasn't going to let this deter me completely from the product. I contacted Amazon.com via chat, and they were very understanding and agreed to send me a replacement. I EXPLICITLY asked if it would be refurbished, and that I would not accept a refurbished model since I'd literally bought the thing that day. The rep told me it would be brand new. Imagine my surprise then when I logged into my account to find that the replacement on its way WAS a refurbished model, from a 3rd party seller. Amazon had even used a different credit card stored on my account (one that doesnt belong to me) to "authorize" the transaction rather than the card I used for the original purchase.

Needless to say, this was not ok with me. I canceled the replacement after a great deal of wait time, and plan to return the oasis for a refund. I'm not sure what is going on with Amazon and this new device, but if the only way they could get me a good working model without the screen issue was to send one that had been fixed (possibly with the same issue mine had? - assumption, i know, but a legitimate one) then I am not interested in having a first generation of this device at all. I'm very disappointed because I thought the new oasis was a real contender for a worthy expensive upgrade, but due to the first device being pretty awful in the area that matters most (screen consistency and clarity) and then amazon's indifferent action to resolve it, I think I'm going to move on. I wanted to share this as a tale of caution, if nothing else. Obviously I could keep hounding customer service online to get a proper new one sent, or i could keep going back and forth to a store that is not particularly close to me, but I'm too disenfranchised now to bother and have lost faith that this episode wont be repeated. I'll either wait for Amazon to get its act together with the oasis and buy a model that doesn't have technical problems that lead to consumer nightmares or I'll find something elsewhere.

I want to be clear... although I am not against refurbished electronics in general, they sell for discounted prices for a reason...they are used. I think fixing and reselling bad devices is a great way to reuse materials and avoid waste oveall. HOWEVER, replacing a day old device with a manufacturer's problem with a refurbished item is completely wrong, for obvious reasons. It basically means Amazon is passing on the hit from faulty manufacturing to its most valuable consumers, the ones who were willing to shell out top dollar for a brand new model. Instead they should be selling those bad devices, refurbished, to customers who dont care and/or are willing to get a used one for the benefit of a discount. Its extremely disingenuous and in my case, combined with a bad screen from the get-go, was a deal breaker.
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The best Kindle yet, but Paperwhite may still be a better choice.
by Josh (4 out of 5 stars)
November 2, 2017

SEE MY UPDATES AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS REVIEW

I received my Kindle Oasis a day before the official release date (thanks UPS!) so I've had some time to explore it already. I've owned many Kindles throughout the years starting with the very first one (the white model with the funky liquid crystal scroll bar). I can already tell that the new Kindle Oasis is a keeper! I won't go over all of actual interface details and how the Kindle works as these are pretty similar between models. Instead I want to focus on the hardware itself and what makes the Kindle Oasis the Kindle to get!

Style

The Kindle Oasis is a high-end device and it looks like it! The front is a nice matte texture that extends all the way to the outer edges of the device and is framed by the aluminum back that creeps in from the sides to form a slight border. The screen itself is beneath this textured front so there's no edge on the screen where you can see the separate of the screen from the bezel. It's all smooth across the entire point other than the two small page turn buttons.The only other button on the unit is the sleep/wake button along the top edge.

The back of the unit is a very nice dark silver aluminum with the Amazon logo printed tastefully on it. There is a slight hump on the back that takes up about a third of the total width. I'm sure this is where Amazon has stashed the battery and other electronics, and it makes for a great grip for holding the unit with one hand.

Control

As I mentioned above, you can easily grip the unit with one hand using the hump on the back and then use your other hand just to support the other edge. This allows you to access the page turn buttons with your thumb. You can also flip the unit upside down if you'd like to hold it with your other hand and the display will flip accordingly so your book is always right side up. The page turn buttons feel very nice and emit a very slight click when depressed. This isn't very loud but if you feel that your significant other may get annoyed with it if you're reading in bed you can always just tap the left or right side of the screen for silent page turning.

The touch screen on the Kindle Oasis is very responsive and makes entering text a breeze. When you initially setup the unit you will need to enter your wi-fi password so this gives you a taste of how easy it is to enter text.

Adjusting settings such as the screen brightness via the touch screen seems more responsive than on earlier models and the entire interface feels more like a tablet now. You won't get super smooth animation like with a traditional LCD display but you also won't get the eye strain either, and that tradeoff is just fine with me!

Tapping the top of the display brings up the menu from any screen. From here you can quickly return to the home screen to switch books or go to the store to buy more books. You can also quickly access the most commonly used settings such as light brightness and airplane mode.

Pushing the button on top of the unit puts it to sleep and, as you guessed, wakes it back up. When you wake the unit you have to do a Apple-esque swipe to unlock it. This prevents accidental button presses from waking the unit while it's in your bag, purse, carrying case, etc.

Overall the controls are just perfect. Amazon has put just what you need and nothing else. I really like that they have included the small physical page turn buttons rather than going with touchscreen-only controls. This gives you the option to page through your book in whichever way feels best to you.

Display

The display is a great size and really feels like you are ready a small paperback book. The text is super crisp and looks more like paper than ever before.

There are still the page refresh flickers from the eInk technology but compared to previous models they seem to be optimized now to only refresh the area of the screen that is actually changing rather than the entire page. So when you turn the page while reading the flicker is almost nonexistent unless you are changing to or from a page that has things other than standard text on it (for instance, the beginning of a new chapter that has larger fonts or stylized lettering).

The lighting on the display is very even now. I had the original Kindle Paperwhite and always felt that the lighting on that model showed obvious signs of where the individual LEDs were positioned along the side of the screen. With the new Kindle Oasis you can't tell at all where the LEDs are placed. You get a very consistently even glow across the entire screen. I have noticed a VERY slight area that seems a tad brighter in one area but it isn't enough to bother me. I'll update this review if it gets worse. The display can get very bright, but more importantly it can get very dim but still be usable. This is great for reading in bed with somebody else who's already gone to sleep as you can have all the lights off in the room and have the Kindle Oasis at a brightness level that won't disturb the other person but yet still be bright enough for you to read.

The one issue I have with the light is the control to adjust the brightness. Tapping the on-screen brightness control sometimes isn't very responsive. You also have to be careful if you are in the dark because if you adjust down too far the light will turn off completely and you won't be able to see the button on the screen to turn it back on.

Of course if you are reading in daylight there's no need to even use the light and as always the eInk display is as easy to read in direct sunlight as paper.

I really couldn't ask for anything more from the display (other than color eInk but it doesn't seem like we'll be getting that anytime soon). Reading on it is delightful, day or night.

Battery

The Kindle Oasis is claimed to have weeks worth of power from a single charge and although I haven't been able to test this since I just got the unit I have no reason to doubt this claim based on past Kindles. The display technology is very power efficient and it's this battery longevity long with the superior display that really make the Kindle Oasis a great alternative to reading books on your phone or tablet.

The unit charges through a standard micro-USB connection so if you already have cables and chargers for micro-USB you can use them with your Kindle Oasis as well.

Weight

Despite having a gorgeous metal back the Kindle Oasis still manages to feel light in the hand. Holding it for reading is no problem. Holding it with one hand may get a little tiresome after awhile but you can comfortably hold it with two hands with hardly any effort at all.

Waterproofing

Of course one of the big new features with the Kindle Oasis is its waterproofing. I haven't tried this and hope not to, but it's nice to know that it should survive an accidental dip in the pool or splash from the ocean when you're reading on vacation. One of the few actual printed instructions that comes in the box is a note explaining how to drain the unit if you get it wet and how to wash it out with clean water if you happen to get it in salt water or some other potentially damaging liquid. The note stresses that just because it's waterproof doesn't mean that you should use it underwater, so any dreams of reading while snorkeling are going to have to remain dreams for now.

Summary

This is a premium device and it shows. If you are looking for a Kindle and can afford the extra cost for this one then don't hesitate. There's no better way to read eBooks. Amazon has taken all my wishlist items such as premium materials, touchscreen while still having physical page turn buttons, high resolution display in a great size and aspect ratio, very even and controllable lighting, waterproofing, and good overall design, and cranked out their best product ever.

Verdict: Buy it now!

UPDATE 11/8/17: After reading with the Kindle Oasis for a week the bright spot in the lower right corner is really bugging me. It seems to persist regardless of which level of lighting I select. It's noticeably brighter in a circular area and then the light seems to fall off gradually to match the rest of the screen. Because of this I'm considering returning the unit and just getting a Voyage or Paperwhite. Stay tuned.

UPDATE 11/10/17: The bright spot on the screen really bothered me, especially with this being a premium device. If it wasn't so expensive I could excuse the bright spot, but at this price level I really expect it to be flawless. I could attempt to exchange for a different unit but my experience in the past is that the replacement unit may have even more screen flaws and Amazon will not continually replace the device when the issues fall within what they consider acceptable (I may just be super sensitive - most people may not even notice a difference). I have instead opted for the Kindle Paperwhite for less than half the price of the Oasis. The Paperwhite definitely has light issues as well, but they are mainly along the bottom of the screen and in specific areas that don't really bother me since they bright spot doesn't overlay the text area. I have also found that the Paperwhite display is actually "whiter" than the Oasis (see attached comparison picture). I had both units set on the same brightness and to me the Paperwhite is a more pleasant shade for reading.

Sure, the Paperwhite isn't waterproof, isn't quite as zippy when turning pages (talking milliseconds difference), is a little smaller, doesn't have as much storage (which doesn't really matter unless you need a ton of books available when you are away from wi-fi) ,and weighs a measly 5 grams more, but for my money the Paperwhite is the better device when you factor in the cost. I also like that the Paperwhite has the rubberized back and that the back is the same thickness on both sides. It feels easier to hold.

So, while I stand by my original review that the Oasis is the best Kindle yet, the light bright spot coupled with the much higher price lead me to suggest the Paperwhite for most readers.
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Battery life is more like 4-7 days. Huge disappointment.
by Linda C. Morosko (1 out of 5 stars)
February 7, 2018

There's much to like about the new Kindle Oasis. I love the adjustable and better screen lighting. It's lightweight and easier to hold (if you want to!). Display is clear and easy to read. Text sizes/fonts - great! So, why one star?

Two words. Battery Life.

I have had owned a Kindle since they came out. One of my favorite things about the Kindles I've owned (3 prior to the Oasis. Original Kindle and two Paperwhites) has been that I only needed to charge them once every 4-6 weeks. I haven't been able to go 7 days before I need to charge the Oasis. I'm charging it today (Wednesday) and I just charged it four days ago. I only read an hour or less per day. This is far less than I am have ever done with any other Kindle.

I haven't been able to find any help on this, but, I think that the buyers should beware!
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This is my 4th kindle and the worst by far
by gmdragon (1 out of 5 stars)
December 26, 2017

Ergonomically unfriendly - difficult to hold in one hand or pick up with one hand. The battery only lasts 2 days at most (with Wifi off). Depending on how you hold it (not touching the buttons) it will index several pages on its own. This is my 4th kindle and the worst by far. I find myself using the kindle paperwhite (with damaged pixels) rather than the Oasis E-reader 7" (2017). Very disappointed.

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