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Originally Posted by Deskisamess
I willingly bought the new 7" Oasis because of the host of improvements it offers over the Paperwhite, not only a larger screen.
It has a flush bezel, it auto rotates when I switch hands, there are page turn buttons, it has 8gb of storage where my Paperwhite has 2gb, the screen resolution is better, it has audio capabilities with Bluetooth, and the overall design and balance of the device is improved.
If the only improvement had been a larger screen, I would somewhat agree with the OP. But the improvements are more than just screen size.
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Of course if you compare those features to a
Paperwhite, it’s going to sound like a “
host of improvements”. However, the 7” Oasis is not an upgrade of the Paperwhite, so that’s an unfair comparison for justifying the price difference. Especially when all of those features you’ve stated (except the size) already exist on the 6” Oasis.
The 7” Oasis is an upgrade to the 6” Oasis, so the OP is asking if the difference between THOSE two models is worth double the price. The only difference between the 6” and 7” Oasis (besides the obvious screen size) is waterproofing and more storage.
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EDIT: Worth is in the eye of the beholder. Someone who spends a majority of their time in water (swimming, boating, jacuzzi, etc), and likes to READ in those situations, would probably pay dearly for a waterproof Oasis. But someone who only reads in bed or on the sofa, may not think the price difference is worth it at all.
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