This is my first kindle. After being tempted to buy one for so long, I finally caved. I feel the reviews are mixed, but it's coming up to one year, and I feel the need to defend this lovely little device.
Summary: It's a worthy investment. It is SO user-friendly (non-tiring, one-handed holding) and easy to have around with me. In the year that I've had it, it's made me read more and more. Just because it's so easy. If you're shopping for your first kindle and this model is an option for you, don't be scared that you won't make the most of it. You will fall in love it. Totally exceeded expectations.
The reasons I went for the Oasis and not the others were:
- Extra slim design (esp if you remove the cover)
- Balanced for one-handed use (ie. distinct from other "pad" devices)
- High finish (not a device that I will be tempted to replace any time soon)
- Page-turning buttons. I'm not a fan of tapping the screen to turn pages (lag, erroneous turning etc)
- It was my birthday
Pros I've confirmed/discovered after lots of use:
- Friendly for long-term holding. I have tiny hands, and for me this kindle is the perfect size.
- Hidden juice in the cover. I usually use the kindle without its cover so my hands don't get tired. When I put it away back in its cover, it gets recharged (quite quickly, too). I've found this practice lasts me about two to three weeks of semi-intense summer reading.
- Page turning buttons. Instantaneous and well placed for zero faff. You don't have to reposition at all.
- Backlight is perfect. Good range. I usually have mine on the 3rd setting.
Con (although I love it, there is always room for improvement):
- Not being able to charge the cover battery directly. A small point, but in terms of user-friendliness, if you're sitting on your sofa at home reading, it's annoying to have to stop and plug in your Oasis just so that you can charge your cover. I find myself wishing that I could charge the cover on the side, and simply snap it on when the Oasis is running low too.
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Designed to feel as light as paper, Kindle Oasis is over 20% lighter and 30% thinner on average than any other Kindle. The handgrip tapers to an ultra-thin 3.4 mm display so you can read comfortably for hours.
Kindle Oasis combines our strongest cover glass and a featherweight frame infused with metal using structural electroplating, ensuring it is lightweight while also resilient enough to take it with you everywhere you go.
A tapered ergonomic handgrip shifts the centre of gravity to your palm, to rest in your hand like the spine of a book. Perfectly balanced for one-handed reading, Kindle Oasis lets you lose yourself in your story.
Comfortably turn the page with either the touch display or dedicated page turn buttons located on the front of the handgrip. Whether you choose to read with your left or right hand, Kindle Oasis automatically rotates the page orientation to match.
Look it up instantly without leaving your page
Kindle's Smart Lookup feature integrates a full dictionary with X-Ray and Wikipedia so you can access definitions, characters, settings and more without leaving your page or losing your place.
Share your library with family
With Family Library, you and your family can access and easily share not only your own Kindle books, but also books from the linked Amazon account of a spouse or partner.
Read more challenging books
Word Wise makes it easier to enjoy and quickly understand more challenging books. Short and simple definitions appear above difficult words automatically, so you can continue reading with fewer interruptions. Tap on a word to call up a simple card with definitions, synonyms and more. You can adjust the number of hints you see with a simple slider.
Expanded X-Ray for books
X-Ray lets you explore the “bones of the book”. See all the passages across a book that mention relevant ideas, fictional characters, historical figures, places or topics of interest. X-Ray’s new timeline view lets you easily flip through notable passages to remind yourself of what’s happened in the book, or navigate easily through images.
Enhance your vocabulary
Words looked up in the dictionary are added to Vocabulary Builder automatically to expand your knowledge and reinforce retention. Swipe through your vocabulary words, quiz yourself with flashcards, and instantly see those words in context.
Squeeze in that last chapter
See at a glance how long it will take to finish a chapter or book. Time to Read is personalised based on your reading speed and is constantly updated as your speed and habits change.
Adjust your text size
Choose from eight text sizes to prevent tired eyes and keep you reading longer.
Pick up where you left off
Whispersync technology synchronises your last page read, bookmarks and annotations across all your devices so you can pick up exactly where you left off reading.
Translate passages instantly
Tap any word or highlight a section to translate it instantly into other languages, including Spanish, Japanese and more. Translations are provided by Bing Translator.
Share with friends on Goodreads
With Goodreads on Kindle, you can connect with the largest online community of book lovers, see what your friends are reading, share highlights, and rate the books you read. Some Goodreads on Kindle features are only available when connected to Wi-Fi.
Learn more about a book before you start reading
With About This Book, see background information about the author, other books in the series and more.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 June 2017
Summary: It's a worthy investment. It is SO user-friendly (non-tiring, one-handed holding) and easy to have around with me. In the year that I've had it, it's made me read more and more. Just because it's so easy. If you're shopping for your first kindle and this model is an option for you, don't be scared that you won't make the most of it. You will fall in love it. Totally exceeded expectations.
The reasons I went for the Oasis and not the others were:
- Extra slim design (esp if you remove the cover)
- Balanced for one-handed use (ie. distinct from other "pad" devices)
- High finish (not a device that I will be tempted to replace any time soon)
- Page-turning buttons. I'm not a fan of tapping the screen to turn pages (lag, erroneous turning etc)
- It was my birthday
Pros I've confirmed/discovered after lots of use:
- Friendly for long-term holding. I have tiny hands, and for me this kindle is the perfect size.
- Hidden juice in the cover. I usually use the kindle without its cover so my hands don't get tired. When I put it away back in its cover, it gets recharged (quite quickly, too). I've found this practice lasts me about two to three weeks of semi-intense summer reading.
- Page turning buttons. Instantaneous and well placed for zero faff. You don't have to reposition at all.
- Backlight is perfect. Good range. I usually have mine on the 3rd setting.
Con (although I love it, there is always room for improvement):
- Not being able to charge the cover battery directly. A small point, but in terms of user-friendliness, if you're sitting on your sofa at home reading, it's annoying to have to stop and plug in your Oasis just so that you can charge your cover. I find myself wishing that I could charge the cover on the side, and simply snap it on when the Oasis is running low too.
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First kindle, worthy investment, portable
By Emily on 22 June 2017
This is my first kindle. After being tempted to buy one for so long, I finally caved. I feel the reviews are mixed, but it's coming up to one year, and I feel the need to defend this lovely little device.By Emily on 22 June 2017
Summary: It's a worthy investment. It is SO user-friendly (non-tiring, one-handed holding) and easy to have around with me. In the year that I've had it, it's made me read more and more. Just because it's so easy. If you're shopping for your first kindle and this model is an option for you, don't be scared that you won't make the most of it. You will fall in love it. Totally exceeded expectations.
The reasons I went for the Oasis and not the others were:
- Extra slim design (esp if you remove the cover)
- Balanced for one-handed use (ie. distinct from other "pad" devices)
- High finish (not a device that I will be tempted to replace any time soon)
- Page-turning buttons. I'm not a fan of tapping the screen to turn pages (lag, erroneous turning etc)
- It was my birthday
Pros I've confirmed/discovered after lots of use:
- Friendly for long-term holding. I have tiny hands, and for me this kindle is the perfect size.
- Hidden juice in the cover. I usually use the kindle without its cover so my hands don't get tired. When I put it away back in its cover, it gets recharged (quite quickly, too). I've found this practice lasts me about two to three weeks of semi-intense summer reading.
- Page turning buttons. Instantaneous and well placed for zero faff. You don't have to reposition at all.
- Backlight is perfect. Good range. I usually have mine on the 3rd setting.
Con (although I love it, there is always room for improvement):
- Not being able to charge the cover battery directly. A small point, but in terms of user-friendliness, if you're sitting on your sofa at home reading, it's annoying to have to stop and plug in your Oasis just so that you can charge your cover. I find myself wishing that I could charge the cover on the side, and simply snap it on when the Oasis is running low too.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 July 2017
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