Thanks for your impressions ArthurianLegends, I have yet to try the Oasis 2, the best buy store, I went to didn't have one on display, although another might. Like you I want to see one first before ordering. The shape would be something I would need to get used too. I'm happy no one has seen the dreaded light cones so far on the Oasis 2, that would be something I could never get used too. The gradient if I saw it, or boldness are more subjective for each user. I am keeping the Oasis 2 on my Christmas wishlist, but I would like to see one on display first.