{"id":1571,"date":"2017-10-06T01:01:37","date_gmt":"2017-10-06T01:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pickmyreader.com\/?p=1571"},"modified":"2020-01-18T10:41:46","modified_gmt":"2020-01-18T10:41:46","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-kindle-oasis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pickmyreader.com\/what-you-need-to-know-about-kindle-oasis\/","title":{"rendered":"Kindle Oasis 6″ Review \u2013 Is It Really Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Amazon Kindle is approaching its tenth anniversary and shows no signs at all of losing popularity.<\/p>\n
Now leaping headlong into its eighth generation, Kindle Oasis came to market on April 2, 2016.<\/p>\n
With today\u2019s Kindle Oasis review, we\u2019ll explore the manifold benefits of this featherlight e-reader so you can see whether you think it\u2019s really worth the investment.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s only fair to draw attention to the price of this stellar e-reader straight off the bat. It\u2019s absolutely not<\/strong> a reading device for everyone\u2026<\/p>\n <\/p>\n With models like Kindle Oasis, Amazon is not trying to snare new converts. Instead, they are attempting to ensure that existing customers remain at the vanguard of e-readers with access to the very best technology can deliver. According to Amazon\u2019s VP of Amazon Devices, Neil Lindsay, the core objective with Oasis was \u201cTo make the device disappear.\u201d In other words, just as you don\u2019t contemplate the physical nature of a book when you are reading, Amazon wants you to enjoy your e-book without being conscious of the device itself.<\/p>\n On that note, we\u2019ll kick off with a look at the incredibly slight dimensions so you can judge for yourself to what extent Amazon met this goal\u2026<\/p>\n The quoted figures are that Oasis is 30% thinner and 20% lighter than any previous Kindle. Without the cover, the WiFi only version weighs just 4.6oz with the WiFi and 3G model tipping the scales at 4.7oz.<\/p>\n The display is a minuscule 0.13 inches thick but don\u2019t make the mistake of assuming the device is flimsy. A super-strong glass cover and a frame bolstered by metal electroplated into place means that Kindle Oasis combines absolute portability with guaranteed durability.<\/p>\n The handgrip has undergone quite a transformation. Unlike earlier Kindles, this is now tapered. This is not purely for aesthetics or to be different for the sake of it. When you hold Oasis, this asymmetric device naturally rests on your palm to replicate the feel of a book\u2019s spine.<\/p>\n To switch hands, you need merely turn the device over. The built-in accelerometer flips the screen and the page turn buttons also change position accordingly. The sole drawback here is that the USB charging port and the power button will be facing downward.<\/p>\n You can either use the touch display to turn the page or the physical page turn buttons housed on the handgrip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <\/p> For the first time since the original Kindle was launched in 2007, Oasis comes with a case thrown in.<\/p> You\u2019ll be able to choose from an understated black, antique-looking walnut or a rich merlot. These are all fashioned from high-grade leather but they\u2019re not just for show\u2026<\/p> Opening the case just like you\u2019d crack the spine of your favorite book, your Kindle Oasis will automatically fire up when you open it and it goes to sleep when you close the case.<\/p> A dozen magnets hold the case securely in place but you can detach it with ease.<\/p> <\/p> As well as protecting your Kindle Oasis and looking pretty slick into the bargain, the cover really comes into its own for charging. There are ports so you can deliver a boost of charge. When case and Kindle are together and plugged in, you can charge both device and cover. The case then continues to charge your Oasis when you are on the move prolonging the battery life considerably.<\/p> Battery life is impressive to say the very least. You\u2019ll get 2 weeks of use without the cover and an almost unbelievable 9 weeks if you take advantage of the case. Screensaver mode kicks in when you don\u2019t use the Oasis for up to an hour. After an hour, Hibernation mode ensures that the processor slumbers into an ultra-low power state<\/p> with memory completely shut down. In spite of all of these tweaks, the device is still little bigger than a smart phone. It\u2019s a truly incredible feat of engineering.<\/p> Charging takes place using standard micro-USB. There is no need for 2 chargers if you opt for boosting Kindle Oasis and the case at the same time. These little touches count. You can impart a full charge through your computer in just 3 hours.<\/p> While cases in general are an acquired taste and can bulk up otherwise slimline devices, with Kindle Oasis the pros hugely outweigh the cons.<\/p> While Kindle Oasis stands alone, it\u2019s easy to detect the inspiration drawn from Kindle Voyage in terms of the display\u2026<\/p> The 6-inch screen is amazingly crisp. With the same 300ppi resolution as Voyage, you\u2019ll get 10 LEDs rather than the 6 on the cheaper model. This guarantees total consistency. Regardless of the lighting, you\u2019ll be able to read without hindrance.<\/p> The result of these additional LEDs is striking. With the glow spread equally across the entire display, reading is a genuine pleasure. You can fine-tune the contrast to suit your taste. This is a significant improvement over Kindle Voyage which suffered from brighter spots on random parts of the screen.<\/p> This uprated E Ink display means that, unlike with a regular LCD, you can use it outside even if the sun is blazing. Kindle Oasis has a superb refresh rate so turning pages is smooth and hassle-free.<\/p> Amazon slipped up with this model by leaving out the adaptive light feature. This was a handy feature on previous Kindle models. Perhaps there was no room for the sensors on such a slender device. Automatic adjustment is a sore loss, though.<\/p> That said, there\u2019s still a vast range of brightness adjustments at your disposal with 24 levels to choose from. The backlight can be switched on or off. Although the device itself is smaller, the size of the screen remains the same 6-incher you\u2019ll find on Voyage and other Kindle devices. Amazon claims this is the optimum screen size..<\/p> There are 2 models available with Kindle Oasis:<\/p> If you have a decent home WiFi connection or you\u2019ll be using your Oasis in areas where you can easily hook up to existing connections, save some cash and roll with the WiFi only model.<\/p> For anyone who wants the advantage of using free 3G to access Kindle Store and download books wherever you might be, the more expensive model is undoubtedly well worth the investment. You can enjoy the same connectivity as you get on your cell phone without the stiff monthly fee.<\/p> Amazon is not as generous as you might imagine, though. You\u2019ll be limited to using Kindle Store or Wikipedia so you\u2019ll have the basic covered but you won\u2019t be able to surf with abandon free of charge. Also, note that some promotional content and other books may not be available for download using 3G.<\/p> While Amazon doesn\u2019t provide data about the type or power of the processor used in Kindle Oasis, turning pages and downloading content are both nearly instantaneous. While there are no hard facts to back this up, take it from us that this is the speediest Kindle to date by some distance.<\/p> With 4GB of internal storage, you\u2019ll have room for a couple of thousand titles. E-books and digital files are pretty tiny. This is more than enough reading material for most reasonable needs. In addition to this, you can store all your Amazon content on the cloud at no further cost.<\/p> <\/p> While Amazon rarely departs from a winning formula completely, there are a few tweaks to the interface on Oasis that makes it more user-friendly than previous generations of Kindle.<\/p> The moment you fire up Kindle Oasis, your library is ready to access immediately. There\u2019s no lag or tiresome start-up process so you can get right down to business.<\/p> The slick touchscreen is a joy to use and you\u2019ll get no glitches with the solid, responsive buttons. Navigation is a breeze with a combination of tapping and swiping just like with a tablet. As with all touchscreens, the keyboard tends to be something of an acquired taste. Although it\u2019s basic, it does the job just fine.<\/p> Buttons are pared down to the essentials which is actually a positive. Nobody wants to be assailed with a slew of unnecessary functions cluttering things up. You have the standard Back and Search buttons along with one for Kindle Store and another for Goodreads. This is a social network for bookworms and you can easily sync your Kindle account with Goodreads.<\/p> Search is intuitive and super-simple. You can view previews of results from your Library, Kindle Store and Goodreads all on the same page.<\/p> Amazon really has made using Kindle Oasis so easy that you don\u2019t need any tech skills or web know-how to get the very most from your device.<\/p> Only on Kindle: <\/strong>Everyone likes a bit of exclusivity. You can avail yourself of over 1 million books that are only available on Kindle if you treat yourself to Kindle Oasis<\/p> Absolutely.<\/p> Children are very easily distracted. Plop your kids in front of a laptop or tablet and ask them to read and there\u2019s every chance they\u2019ll be playing games or browsing the web even if they really love reading. That\u2019s only natural. With Kindle Oasis, you can set them up with their favorite book with no temptation in their way.<\/p> This is achieved via Kindle FreeTime. Just create a profile for your child and set a password for parental controls and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p> From here, you can tailor the set-up appropriately. You can easily block any sites you don\u2019t want them to use or even prevent access to the browser completely and disable connectivity. You can also put an end to those accidental purchases by blocking Kindle Store.<\/p> Progress reports and achievement badges for reading targets ensure that your children get a fun experience. You can also keep an eye on how much time they spend reading.<\/p> Word Wise is a feature available on many leading titles. Clear definitions automatically pop up above difficult words to streamline the reading process. By tapping a word, your kid is presented with synonyms, always a great way to bolster their vocabulary. Unfamiliar words that your child looks up are added to Vocabulary Builder, an entertaining method of testing their knowledge.<\/p> Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, a steal at $2.99 a month, affords you easy access to a wide range of suitable content so you don\u2019t waste time curating appropriate material.<\/p> Throw in access to comics that can be clearly read one panel at a time, there\u2019s no doubt whatsoever that Kindle Oasis is extremely kid-friendly.<\/p> Considering the ruthless price tag, it\u2019s a fair question to ask whether it\u2019s not worth buying an iPad or tablet instead of Kindle Oasis which is pretty much limited to reading.<\/p> That, though, is essentially one of the key selling points of all Kindles. You can enjoy reading in its purest form without the endless distractions present on a fully connected tablet.<\/p> Also, in today\u2019s wired world, it\u2019s easy to incorrectly assume that everyone wants or needs to be online at all times. Think about your grandparents. Maybe they use the Internet but quite possibly not. For various reasons, continual web connectivity does not appeal to everyone.<\/p> For other people, it\u2019s not a question of either\/or but rather of both. As we mentioned right from the get-go, Kindle Oasis is not targeted at all users but instead lasers in on a certain segment of the market. Much like a Rolls-Royce owner might also decide to buy a Range Rover, someone who already has a MacBook and an iPad may very well have the budget and inclination for Kindle Oasis as well.<\/p> In summary, if you are likely to make use of the full range of functionality offered by a tablet and you do not own multiple devices, it\u2019s perfectly reasonable to pour your hard-earned money into a multi-tasking tablet. If, on the other hand, you want to read without anything else getting in the way, Kindle Oasis makes perfect sense.<\/p> The most significant stumbling block with Kindle Oasis is the price. Either you can afford it and justify it or you can\u2019t. It\u2019s as simple as that.<\/p> As with all Kindles, font choice could be broadened although this is hardly a deal-breaker.<\/p> While it\u2019s not waterproof, this is again true of all Kindles rather than a specific issue with Kindle Oasis.<\/p> Overall, there really are remarkably few downsides to this stunning e-reader.<\/p> Each successive Kindle seems to steal the crown of \u201cbest Kindle on the market\u201d and Kindle Oasis is no exception.<\/p> Although overall performance of Kindle Oasis is not vastly superior to Voyage or PaperWhite, if you are prepare to pay a premium for the design and bleeding edge functionality, Kindle Oasis will deliver in fine style.<\/p> If you want jaw-dropping aesthetics with killer performance and you have the budget to spare, check out Kindle Oasis today!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\tDesign: Thinner and Lighter Than Any Kindle To Date<\/h2>\n
Case and Dual Battery Charging<\/strong><\/h2>
Display: Enhanced Lighting and Even More LEDs<\/strong><\/h2>
Performance and Functionality<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>
User Interface<\/strong><\/h2>
What Else Rates a Mention?<\/strong><\/h2>
Is Kindle Oasis a Good Bet For Kids?<\/strong><\/h2>
Why Not Buy a Tablet Instead?<\/strong><\/h2>
What\u2019s The Downside of Kindle Oasis?<\/strong><\/h2>
Overall Verdict<\/strong><\/h2>