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Originally Posted by Jason90
I didn't say I hate it but it is a letdown yes and Steve H stated the longer battery life and lighter design would make him consider a purchase when that only counts when using the case which negates the weight and ergonomic benefits of the new design.
How are you going to benefit from both? If you just have the kindle wth you and the case your going to need to take it off and put it somewhere...it isn't the best of anything but the opposite.
This kindle probably does feel better in hand than the voyage but at the expense of battery life,that's the fact of the design not me pretending anything.
I think we need a new poll set up to see who is in favour of this and not,should clear it up for you  |
I think an assumption is being made about the battery life of the Oasis without the cover. We don't know that there will be a sacrifice. We do know that there will be a gain of battery life with the cover utilized.
I anticipate the ergonomics of this device are well thought out in ways that I will like. Easier to hold than my current Voyage or Paperwhite 3. While I have never owned a cover and would prefer a naked device I see no need to avoid using the cover for transport/charging purposes. My guess is it will magnetically snap to the front of the Oasis to stay closed.
It will be superlight as a naked device but probably no heavier than an old Kindle Touch with a cover. I also anticipate better lighting will be a plus. We still have a lot to find out about the Oasis and battery life without the cover is a big one.