Kindle Oasis Review Update | Six Months Later
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- Mike gives an update after using the Kindle Oasis for 6 months and if he has changed his stance on if you should upgrade from the Paperwhite or not.
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0:00 Introduction
1:20 What Makes It Good or Bad?
15:10 Why You Should Buy It
16:56 Final Thoughts
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I found a Kindle oasis today at a thrift store for six dollars, and this is honestly the best purchase I’ve ever made
That's insane!
You are incredibly lucky!
What model is it? (Year)
The gods smiled on you.
@@Salatielmx38 the 2017 one I believe
Being an old-fashioned fellow, I’ve never owned or even held a Kindle or any other reading device. I’m toying with the idea of buying one, so this video is very helpful for me. Thanks, Mike!
Check it out in store if you can.
@@robarguello6895 Will do!
I've bought Oasis after seeing Mike's review on Oasis couple of months back and it's too comfortable now to read, I don't have to hold 800 page books, I've recently bought a paperback but still bought Kindle book despite having paperback of same book lol
@@muttineni03 That’s a great endorsement! I might break down and join the 21st century.
@Jennie I hear you when it comes to moving! Every time we move, it involves carrying boxes and boxes of books, and I swear never to buy another book. Ha ha! The Kindle would solve that issue, for sure.
When it comes to the ads, they really don’t bother me because they only show up when the device is asleep, but I also keep my device primarily on airplane mode to save batter power so that also prevents ads
Very smart! Never thought of that.
Genius
I agree, I got their tech support to get rid of them through chat support to help with the resale value but I didn't really find the ads to be a bother at all.
Your first Oasis video was so helpful. Thank you for doing a follow-up. I just ordered an Oasis (upgraded from my Paperwhite 2 (gen 6) and I cannot wait for it to arrive. :-)
I got my Kindle Oasis this past summer and absolutely love it, I still love my physical books though but when it comes to travel and reading plus I really enjoy the premium features that the Oasis offers.
I ordered the same bundle package yesterday from Amazon (same case selection too)! I also am upgrading from a paper white. Can’t wait to get it on Sunday. Looking forward to being able to read more comfortably late at night. Just found your videos -subscribed! Looking forward to watching your other videos.
Oh my goodness I just realized your shirt is from The Last Kingdom!! I love that show so much glad to see another fan. I'm also debating asking for an oasis for Christmas so your review was very helpful, thank you!
Thanks for the videos and follow-up videos concerning the Kindle. I received one for my bday about 2 weeks ago, and thanks to this device have been a more active reader. Your reviews helped me in deciding the device I wanted.
I ended up buying the Kindle Oasis about a month ago. Your first video helped me make my decision. I was hesitant mainly because of the price and that it’s not color, but I really wanted to try the warm light feature. My significant other had been complaining about the light from my phone at night. The oasis has solved that problem. I absolutely love it. I find that I’m reading more at night because I’m no longer straining my eyes. I do hope they make a color version in the future though. Thanks for your reviews on this. Super helpful.
Thanks! Great info! Love the channel.
I watched your first video about the oasis, and put it on my wish list. My husband just told me he ordered it for me for Christmas!! Thanks for the video, it makes me even more excited for Christmas!
Enjoy! Merry Christmas.
I got a Kindle Oasis on Black Friday. No regrets!
Same here. I looooove it. Have you found a good cover for it?
@@some5794 I got the blue fabric cover. It doesn't have the handle like Mike was saying, but it feels good to me.
me too
Did you a lot get the WiFi only or both.
I wish I’d seen this review before Black Friday... I was really considering it, but I talked myself out of it.
I just received the Kindle Oasis as a gift and I am obsessed with it!
Very useful info. I'm 50+ and I have to use a larger font size on my Paperwhite since a few years. Being quite a fast reader, that means a lot of page flipping with fewer words per page. The larger screen and the buttons of the Oasis should help. You convinced me Mike 🙂
OMG this is a perfect review thank you so so much!
I love the shape of this and I love that there is not that annoying lip around the screen that collects dust. The problem I have is that I find I am having to charge it every few days. I read for around two hours a night. I have had it since 2019.
I also updated on Black Friday when the Oasis was reduced to $175. I loved my Paperwhite but didn’t realize how much it had slowed down over the years. I’d just gotten used to the delay between turning pages. The speed of the Oasis alone has convinced me it was money well spent.
I read 90% on kindle oasis. Sucks that I have to double buy the book, then kindle version. I dont understand why e-copy not included with book, like blu-ray or other media.
I've been stumping for this idea for awhile now.
Whispersync sold me soo many books. Hopefully its just a question of time till bundles within reason are available, at least for certain books.
I think about this all the time. The double dipping sucks, but publishers won’t give up the revenue stream.
@Sean C. I prefer to buy all my books from amazon if possible since that way you can download the phone app or use on a computer or other device. I think he was referring to other ebook formats he owned and converted or unique files such as Rhythm of War previews on Brandon Sanderson’s site.
@@slothrob Yup, I buy special books in physical form. Ebooks for everything else. Ran out of room.
Ultimately pulled the trigger because of your review. It comes down to eye strain and reduce blue light for sleep and as a new parent I can’t have anymore screens messing with my circadian rhythms! Traded in paper white deal and savings about $180 with the bundle! Thanks!
Thank to your last videos about Oasis I bought my first kindle. And I‘m very happy, thanks :))
Ok, weiiiiird... youtube recommended me your kindle video from 6 months ago like... 15 minutes ago(while you were probably uploading this one), so I watched it! I am considering buying a kindle in the near future, so this is useful! Thanks!
Very informative video! Thank you!
I love my kindle oasis. I lucked up and found a refurbished 32gb for 199. I bought the warranty just in case. I use the Libby app! They send books straight to my kindle with no problem. It’s a win win for me because I haven’t purchased a single book from Amazon. It’s a great resource that I feel needs to be factored in when making a purchase like this.They do audiobooks as well.
Thank you for mentioning Libby! I currently use the libby app to read on Amazon fire and was wondering if it would send to the oasis.
How has the refurbished one held up? I’ve considered getting a refurbished one as well.
Great review. Thank you.
Your video was the most helpful in my decision to finally get the Oasis. I just received a refurbished 32 gb one from Amazon and I'm loving it. It was less than a brand new 8 gb, it has zero flaws on the device and they removed the ads for free. It's definitely an upgrade from the nook glowlight I have.
I bought a kindle oasis on black friday and I love it!
I upgraded to the Paperwhite Signature. I love it. I am waiting for the #Kindle color and to see what features the 2022 Oasis has this fall. Happy reading!
I love the library behind you, man.
I did the same thing upgraded my paperwhite to the oasis, and I am thrilled! Amazon also gave me a great trade-in value for it. It was the best decision I made. All the reasons you stated are true; it is faster, smoother, and I didn't think I would like the night switching, but it is an amazing feature. Battery life is great just don't forget to turn off the wifi that will eat your battery very fast.
I love listening to your reviews! You definitely got it in detail! I wish I have my own Kindle though. :)
If you are in a store that carries them try one out. I didn't think I'd like them but I'm almost 100% reading off one now.
@@TheCrazyCanuck420 WIll do. Thanks!
I purchased an Oasis after watching your first video and because I wanted the physical buttons. Really enjoy the follow up video. :)
I’ve owned just about every Kindle, except for the Voyager and the very latest Oasis “warm lighting” version. I didn’t realize how much I missed the physical page turn buttons until I bought the Oasis. The auto-rotate, the larger screen, the more even lighting, the 32 GB memory option, the faster processing, etc. made the purchase of an Oasis a no brainer. My Paperwhite now works as a backup for the Oasis.
I got the Kindle Keyboard in 2010, Paperwhite in 2013, started using ipad mini in 2018. Two months ago I bought the Oasis and absolutely love it. I never liked the feel of the paperwhite screen, missed the pageturn buttons of the v 3. The Oasis has everything, including bigger screen and warm colors. At 60+ I like being able to adjust fontsize to however my vision is at the moment. I am good if this ends up being my last ereader purchase. Love it.
Love your Kindle reviews sir. I think I’m sold on the Oasis. The small details are what sell it for me (quality build, faster page turning, auto brightness, etc).
For the cover issue, Calibre updated a few months back to fix the covers. All you need to do it plug the kindle into your PC with Calibre up and let it connect, then just disconnect. It will automatically fix the covers. I’ve had no issues since.
I got my oasis for 179€ on black friday, i dont regret my old 2014 paperwhite ! My eyes are thanking me everday 😎
Me after using the Kindle Oasis for 7 months: IT’S WORTHY and I don’t see myself coming back to any other Kindle hehe.
The 2019 Oasis is my first and I just bought it on a whim to save on my eye sight since I was reading everything off a laptop screen in bed previously. I like graphic novels/manga and it's not a good replacement for that in my opinion but for plain text I think the high price tag was worth it.
I found this update review very helpful. I didn't see the original review, but this 6-month review really helped in making a decision for a future purchase. I currently use an early generation Kindle Paperwhite, and I like it more than the Kindle Fire, which I found to be not very intuitive and confusing to use. This review includes comments that are of particular interest to me, such as eyestrain, warm-lighting, battery consumption, and practical tips such as size (8 GB versus 32 GB) looking for sales, and removing the ads on the ad-based version. Very useful information for me, and I appreciate the straight-forward presentation!
I wanted to buy a Kindle this summer because I have been reading a lot of books this year. I was looking into the base kindle (not even paperwhite) but you have convinced me to save up a little more and buy this. If it lasts me a little more and has all the features that my android device has (minus the zooming in or color), then I think it is very much worth it. You have sold me on it.
I have a Nook and I love it. Cheap and simple, but great!
Thanks for this video - special about part about night reading - this is info I was searching for if to go for paperwhite or oasis :-)
Happy to help!
I agree on every point you've touched on! I LOVE the warm light! I also LOVE how lefty friendly it is. I got it on prime day. Recommend trying to get on prime day or a sale.
I was afraid of that case for that reason. I have very petite hands so I like the shape of this one. lol I actually use a whiskey bottle case to hold it and just hold it device only when I read.
your video sold me a kindle oasis bundle. lol. I did pay for ad free though
Excellent review. I've also subscribed, because looking at your bookcase.....wow. It's almost exactly what I read (like, everything minus the horror).
I love reading in my Kindle paper white. Upgrading will be a consideration going forward. It seems like so many book tubers I’ve watched are paper book only. Thanks for appealing to us who love using an e reader.
Good review, ordered a paper white (replacement for a misplaced one). REALLY considering returning for an OASIS while i can get full credit on return. Really, the nighttime reading light is the biggest selling point for me. THANKS . . SUBBED.
For anyone considering getting an Oasis, you should know that there are third-party cases that are just as good as the official cases from Amazon but way cheaper. The official cases are a scam.
Agreed. And I have an “oragami” type case so I can fold it to have it stand up on its own which I enjoy the additional options
I got the Origami cover as well. Makes a perfect stand
@@cassandrabergquist8715 There is an ORIGAMI FOR THE OASIS? Shit son I had mine stolen and that's about sealed my purchase
yeah .. they are just like apple . Love ripping you off on the accessories. Because its "official" . lol
I bought a used leather Amazon case for $5. There was nothing wrong with it 🤔🧐
I got mine on Black Friday AND they had a six month payment option with no additional charges taken directly from my debit card. This was a HUGE selling point for me because I really didn’t want to initially pay the full price for it , yet really wanted an upgrade from my old Paperwhite that I purchased several years ago. So getting it for a nice discount on Black Friday plus being able to pay for it over several months with no additional charges made me a VERY happy customer! 🙃
You sold me on the Kindle Oasis. It's my first kindle, but I've had it for about a month. It's just amazing and much better for a college student than buying paper books. I think it's funny hearing you talk about your case. I was able to get the same one on amazon used for 12 bucks. It was 17, but the people who sold it had a 5 dollar discount. Thanks again for an awesome review and for turning me onto the kindle.
I bought one last month,for work and in the spring I will buy another one for home.I'm very happy with it.
I have an Oasis and a PPW (got both on sale). For me they serve different functions; the PPW is the device I take around with me (one downside of the Oasis is how big it is and the bezel with the buttons are massive making it not very portable) and use in the tub. I adore the Oasis for reading at home though (so the battery life issue isn't really a big deal for me). For at-home reading, I have a Fintie stand case that works a treat. I gifted my mother an Oasis as well this past prime day.
I highly recommend to everyone to wait for prime day/ black Friday sales for these devices. The Oasis went down to $180 or so this year, and the PPW to $80. Also, if you're not tied to the Amazon ecosystem and don't need the waterproofing, the Kobo Clara HD is lovely and has the warm light feature. I got that one as a gift as well when it went on sale this year too (to match kindle prime day pricing).
Hi there Mike. How are you doing? Thanks for that review. My favorite e reader has been the Kindle Fire. The screen is much larger. I also wanted to let you know, that I am on the last few chapters of the Fires of Heaven. It has been such a great listen. I can't wait to see the end of this series.
Thanks for the update, once Amazon puts out a next generation of it, I may trade in my paperwhite for the new oasis
I initially found your channel through the first oasis review you did, and stayed because we have similar tastes in books!
I've owned kindles since they had keyboards, and also had the first version of the oasis. I now have the new one too, which I love, but I find the ghosting has times where it is persistent and doesn't go away, or comes back really quickly even after forcing a refresh by flipping the screen. Sometimes turning on and off again helps.
I also don't feel like I'm getting as good battery life as you said, but maybe it's turning on in my bag more often than I realise from the cover shifting around. I had a few days off and was reading for 5+ hours a day, and I was charging every other day. 🤷♀️
PS I'm really enjoying making my way through the Dresden Files reviews, I'm doing a reread of the first 15 to get to the new ones, half way through #15 now. Thank you for your content!
@@slothrob they are always off unless I'm loading a book. I usually have the lighting set between 6-8. Some of it is that I think it gets turned on and off when it gets jostled around in my bag with the magnetic cover getting slightly opened/closed.
I have the same kinds of case. I usually hold it mostly normal with the grip and use my pinky to hold the loose flap
lol me too, at times I'm wondering why I have that case when I hold it like that :)
As a lefty, the fact that it will rotate depending on which hand you hold it in is it’s biggest appeal to me.
I'm a righty but for the same reasons the fact that you can reverse the buttons is a big dead for me. To me down button = next page , and up button = previous page.
I put a love handle on my case to make it even easier to hold. Works great!
I just broke my kindle keyboard 3G today, I’ve had it for 10 yrs and I’m trying to figure out if I want to buy another one or upgrade. Thanks for your help👍🏼 also Happy New Year!
I hear tour struggle. I have a Kindle 3rd Gen and also a Paperwhite. I can tell you, to me, nothing compares with my 3rd Generation Kindle. I use that 70% more over my Paperwhite. It’s so nice with turn buttons etc. So sorry. You will miss it.
I just bought the normal kindle. It only cost £70. The basic kindle does everything I need. It is lightweight, it can store thousands of books, it has a backlight, and the screen is glare-free. If your a student (like me) just buy the normal one, you'll save yourself £40 and get all the features you need. If you wanna go for a higher model, go for it. My one suggestion is, If you love reading, buy a kindle; since I have had one, I found that I read 30 per cent more than I did before.
I have that Annotated Hobbit he flashes by in the intro. Great book.
Great review, nice presentation. I love the Kindle Oasis, which is my first e-Reader this year (due to Covid closing our library doors for some time). However, the battery life is not as great on mine as on yours. I read in bed at night (with the bedside light on) for about 30 minutes, and in the day time I read about an hour. The battery runs to 10% within the week, and when charging it rarely gets a 100% charge, stopping at 99%. Still, I love the ease of use with the Oasis.
The book cover problem baffles me. I haven’t had this problem since adding the “resize cover” plugin for calibre. Even if I copy and paste a cover from google images into calibre, as long as I click the resize cover before transferring. It works with kindle email or usb side load. There is an output setting in calibre to use old or new mobi file, so maybe try checking that. I use old and it never fails.
The Oasis flip case I have is a canvas-covered one with a cloth backing that works well as a handgrip--I actually think it feels fine to hold the thing with the cover flipped back, better than without the cover. But if the inside surface were more slippery, that would be a very different story.
I got my first ereader ever, the Kindle basic 2019, with 8 GB about a month ago and I really love it. I got it because of cost and availability. I would love to get the Oasis, but just to costly at this time. Thanks for the review.
I got my Oasis on Prime Day... no regrets. I love the buttons... it’s so important!
How much did you pay for it on prime day? I want to buy it but I’m not sure if I should wait for another sale
@@kylier6073 okay so I bought the 32 gb without ads... so I went all out lol. I got it for 219.99. If I recall... the 8 gb with ads was about the price of the paperwhite or a little under the normal price.
I have no regrets... I love the Oasis. It is the first and only Kindle I have owned though... and I’m very satisfied with my purchase. I love it for Libby and I like buying some ebooks here and there.
I decided to try an alternative type of book, after hearing a lot of good reviews, and yours in particular - I ordered a Kindle Oasis. I can't wait for it to arrive. Thank you for your videos!
Greetings from Ukraine💙💛
I would have gladly stuck with the base model, reading is much the same experience honestly. But a generous family member gave it as a gift and I'm very glad they did.
Got myself the kindle basic few years ago. (The one without backlight) Does everything I need it to. Love it. Don't need anything else
Glad you are liking it pal
Regarding waterproofing, I live in south FL and while reading on the beach or at the pool, the Oasis and PW will overheat. When they overheat I take them and dip them into the water and they will instantly cool and begin working again. No damage. 👍🏼
I just got the Paperwhite 8GB for Prime Day at $79....I contemplated the Oasis but I've held both in the past and read on both, and while I prefer the screen size of the Oasis, I hate that bevel that sticks out...I don't enjoy the physical way it feels in the hand compared to the Paperwhite. Funny how we all have different readings needs. But thanks for your reviews, they have been very informative 😁
Your original comparison video is what encouraged me to make the jump. I positively agree with everything you have said in this video! I do have an audible membership and I love the Bluetooth capabilities. However, the cover issue, what I have found is that I use my middle three fingers and place them between the eReader and the front cover (when it is folded back) then my pinky finger holds the front cover (folded back) in place. Not sure if that makes sense, but it allows me to hold the oasis like it should be held and then my pinkie finger stops the cover from flapping all over the place. It took a little to get used to but is surprisingly comfortable. Maybe try that and see if it works for you! If your wife ever considers an upgrade but values the size have her check out BOOX, they have surprisingly reasonable e-readers with the warm light, usb-c and you can read kindle or nook books. I did not find this until after I purchased my oasis. I still wouldn't trade it but I got the note air for my school documents since I can download apps from the Playstore. Happy reading Mike. I love your videos!
I have Kindle Keyboard - 3G. It always worked like a charm. Love the buttons. Have hundreds of books on it. Used it all the time for at least a decade. Last week I am reading a book on it with about 1/3 battery power left when suddenly the screen goes totally blank. Tried all the methods I could find on the internet to get it started without success. Ordered a replacement battery and that didn't work either. Yellow light comes on when you charge it for about 8 seconds and then goes out. So depressed ! I have to decide whether to buy Kindle Oasis (must have buttons!) or whether to try to find a refurbished Kindle Keyboard. Mike, your review of Kindle Oasis is very helpful, especially that your review is based on six months of use. Thank you.
Picked up an Oasis on 2020 Prime day and saved over $80. My old paperwhite had gotten lost in the move and trying to read on an iPad was killing my eyes. I love the Oasis though I have the same issues with the case (I just use one finger to hold back the front flap to read one handed). I'm kind of surprised at how much I love the buttons to turn pages over having to use the screen every time. It really makes a big difference.
You can also stack the kindle trade in 20% discount on top of the prime day / black friday deal if you have an old useless kindle laying around. I got the oasis for $145 after tax for black friday and love it.
The next step for Amazon isn't color. It's 8 inches and bigger. Amazon is really falling behind with the screen size.
Exactly, I'm really hoping they will do an 8" this year.
They are looking at foldable screens like those crazy expensive Samsung phones. If they could make something like the 2019 Oasic show two pages at once foldable I could overlook colour for a few more years :)
I have the same case and while I love the curved back for convenience, I don't find the case an issue. I almost always hold it with my index finger between the back of the case and the front flap, while the other 3 hold the flap closed. I know it sounds silly to explain it but that's how I've managed to comfortably hold it and still enjoy the added grip of the device shape.
I love that he leads off by slamming trolls in his comments. Good for you man. Stand up for yourself and don’t let the jerks pull you down. “Less jank!”
i love my paperwhite, bought it because of your video
Bought one based on your last review. Just retired and now reading 2-3 hours a day so decided it was worth the investment for me. I am very happy with it as well with somewhat different opinions. 1. Screen size increase is terrific. 2. Love the warm light feature. 3. Love flexibility of page turns. Buttons and screen touches. Use them all depending on reading position. 4. I do find battery life is lacking. I am charging daily to every other day. My paperwhite lasts forever.
Make sure you put it on airplane mode. The WiFi and Bluetooth eat battery. Not sure if airplane mode turns off the bluetooth. If not, turn that off, too.
Actually made me laugh that people had a go at you for not giving the Oasis to your wife. Honestly, some people.
Absolutely love my paperwhite, bought it when I was a student to save money on physical books over time- so can't justify spending more money on an Oasis unfortunately. If only.
Paperwhite is tops! It is a stand alone excellence, ALSO.
People give me crap about me giving my dad old computers the same way. I keep telling them a computer from 3 years ago is buck rogers to my dad and he's very happy about it.
Reading on the kindle fire you can also make the warm light or white text with black backround.
Main difference is you are looking at a back lit screen whereas kindle devices are forward lit (like sunlight hitting a page and reflecting into your eyes). Inverting white-black background-text isn't good for your eyes and neither is backlit screens especially in dark rooms. So the warm dimming is just a minor part of why the Oasis is easier on the eyes.... I'm surprised they don't market that more.
Master, could you please compare the quality of the resolution between the plastic screen cover of PW and glass Oasis screen cover?
lol those ghosting covers happened to my kindle fire from 7 years ago! haha, some things never change
Just finished dune last night!!!!!! Also I think I remember saying you were able to convert you apple iTunes books over to the kindle is this righty? Thanks!
I am happy with my paperwhite and have thought about getting an Oasis, but have held off. One of the main things holding me back is the lack on USB type C on the Oasis. If I am paying that much for a device it better have the newer standard charging that all my other devices have.
I loved the Paperwhite for years, but didn't use it enough as I should. The Oasis was a game changer for me. For me, the warm light feature is worth every penny of the high price. But I love the audiobook option, too. I read a great deal more now. With that said, I will never, ever give up my physical books. My strategy for book buying is, checkout books from the library (Kindle or physical) and them purchase a used copy of my most loved books, and/or buying random books from my local Friends of the Library Bookstore super cheap.
Thx for review, Mike. A tip for anything waterproof…boots, raincoats, watches, and Kindles….test waterproofness on purpose right when you buy it. Easy to return if water seeps since still have the receipt and it’s only a week old. Thanks.
Great tip!
I just got my Oasis about 3 weeks ago. Love it. The battery life is good butvI don't get anywhere near the life you are referring to. I read a couple of hours a day. Get a week or so from the battery before recharge.
I have had mixed results as well, some battery quality is lower. Amazon had been great for returning if the battery feels like a lemon. That said my old kindle from 2018 oasis gets gets about a week off battery reading 2-3 hours a day
Use airplane mode, I read for around 2 hours a night and get 5-6 weeks out of a single charge. The WIFI and Bluetooth are battery hogs so shutting them off makes it a very low power device.
Hi! Can I ask you how is to highlight and take notes on it ? Is it quick? My old paper white is great only complaint is that is very sluggish to highlight and take notes
Thanks for this review, I have the 2020 kindle basic. Love it, but I really was looking for a way to get audiobooks and the ebook at the same time. Not one or the other. I love to read why the audio is playing in the background on my iphone. Do you think that is available in the Oasis? I know mine does not and the paperwhite doesn't either.
Thanks! Mine's on the way. My current PaperWhite is about 3-4 years old and is a little battered with a couple of small screen cracks. I'd been eyeing the Oasis for a while but the regular price for the 8GB version - $70 extra for import taxes into South Korea - put me off. And then, wow, last week the price dropped to $196 and those import taxes disappeared! Weird thing, I can't find a cover on Amazon that's in stock and/or ships to Korea. A friend has one without a cover and he's ok with that, but I do like pretty covers.
Had a paperwhite and loved it then moved on to the Voyage hate it the battery is awful so now I'm thinking about the Oasis. Thanks for the review!
I love how long the charge lasts on the Oasis. Very pleased!
Hi Mike, with the Oasis if I download Sheet music in PDF to the Oasis , will it be readable and does it automatically throw it in landscape like the Paper-white? Idk if you play, I hope you say yes, the iPad is ruining my eyes and music e-readers are really expensive!
My 2015 paperwhite is slightly faster than my newer 2019 paperwhite version. And I have more content and side loaded books on the 2015 if that matters. I would like to get an oasis, but I can wait. BTW; I am so grateful for conversion softwares and being able to side load my books. I get a lot of fan fiction material over the Internet, and I don’t have to read them on the computer like I did almost 10 years ago.
Please help. Hard to tell what cover will work so you can hold it one handed on the thicker section with cover open. We are supposed to be careful and not get one with a hard cover that folds back but you can’t access the thick handhold section. It is really tell my the cover descriptions what is good and what isn’t. Help please!!
I have a Kobo Libra H20....love it auto rotate, buttons and library software on the ereader. 169 with no sale.....
I also own a kindle basic and it is slow.
Hi Mike,
Issue with cover page - I follow one thing... from epub, i convert into two format one .mobi and one .azw3 ... the one with .mobi shows up the cover page but supports only preloaded fonts and .awz3 format supports cool custom fonts... so when finish reading, i delete azw3 and keep .mobi which retains cover page.
How does it do when downloading pdfs from the internet? That is how I read most of my material on my old kindle fire.
No!!! Now you makes me want it haha! But thank you for the video. Informative if I ever want to upgrade from my paperwhite. Totally intrigue about the next page button. After using paperwhite for one year now, the next page button seems like worth it ... the way you explains it about reading in bed and changes positions ... I’m like ok, that’s something really interesting enough to upgrade 😂
Sir.its paper white Good reads se screen.its right top corner there is a sketch a person reading a book. Subject is i want to replace the sketch with my real picture.is it posible.kindly guide me
I upgraded to an Oasis from an older Paperwhite recently on Prime Day when it was on sale and am so far very happy. I love the buttons, and the screen looks and feels so much bigger and clearer. Now when I look at my wife's Paperwhite the screen seems so small and the text is not nearly as crisp. My only problem with it is the battery. Maybe I'm doing something wrong but the battery is noticeably worse than my old Paperwhite. It will still last a couple of weeks reading about 30 minutes to an hour per day but the Paperwhite would last a couple of months. It's not a huge deal since I usually just read at home but I do have to charge it more often.
32GB was like 370 something but it was 280 on Black Friday. I got it and I am LOOOOOVING it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey is there any case you recommend?? I like the one you have but I hadn't considered the back part. Do you have any recommendations?
Question: where did you get that kindle oasis case? I like it?
It’s the one in the bundle I linked in the description below.