5/16/2023 0 Comments Kindle oasis reviews![]() The metal case also has some surprisingly sharp edges around the edges. While it wasn't difficult to hold the Oasis for lengthy reading sessions, I found myself missing the impossibly light weight of its predecessor. The additional LEDs give the backlight a slightly more effervescent glow, but it's not significantly better than before. Beyond the larger and faster screen, though, text on the Oasis still looks about the same as Amazon's $120 Paperwhite. That's nothing to get too excited about, but it's still nice to see Amazon making progress with e-ink refresh rates. When I needed to hop to the next page, the Oasis handled it a fraction of a second faster than the last model. The text felt like it had more room to breathe, and I was able to spend more time engrossed in the story without having to worry about flipping pages. ![]() Almost immediately, I noticed that the book was a bit easier to read on the larger screen. For the most part, that meant diving back into Kim Stanley Robinson's latest science fiction opus, New York 2140. In useĪs soon as I got my hands on the revamped Oasis, I got to work on my reading-list backlog. Amazon claims it'll survive sitting in up to two meters of freshwater for 60 minutes. The Oasis is also waterproof, with an IPX8 rating - a feature that might make it an instant purchase for bathtub and beach readers. Neither of them provide extra power, though. If you really need one, you can pick up a waterproof cloth case for $45, or a leather one for $60. That's probably a big reason why the new e-reader is cheaper than before. Speaking of cases, you won't find one in the box with the new Oasis. The previous model lasted "only" two weeks on its own, and it relied on a bundled case for an additional six weeks of power. The more expansive shell also let Amazon stuff in a larger battery, giving the new Oasis five to six weeks of reading time. It's a shame Amazon backtracked its design a bit, but I'd imagine many consumers might prefer having a larger, more modern-looking screen instead of a lighter e-reader. The new Oasis clocks in at 194 grams, whereas the last model was an astoundingly light 131 grams. By subscribing, you are agreeing to Engadget's Terms and Privacy Policy.Īs you can imagine, with a bigger screen comes more weight.
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