Glad so many found my picture helpful, and to hear other positive opinions about this kindle. I’ve now been reading on it for a couple of days and have fallen for it in a way I never did for the Oasis. After being used to the Oasis, I’m actually enjoying the smaller form factor and the warm touch of the plastic casing. It feels more bookish and I have the feeling of reading a well-loved paperback. (I purchased the amazon cover, which definitely helps give this feeling). I’m attaching another picture, this time of the same X-ray page on both my Oasis and new Kindle basic side by side. The new one appears so crisp by itself, it’s only when you set it side by side that you notice a difference. These are both at light 18, I actually think the basic looks bolder too. (It also looks soo much better in real life than in this pic. Even if it goes on sale for Mothers Day, I’m not returning this one for a cheaper one.
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Another thing I’m surprised by is that the recessed screen does not annoy me at all. I thought it would after four years of the Voyage and one and a half of the Oasis. The white surround often makes me feel I am reading a paperback page, as in certain lighting conditions the edges of the page blend into the surround. I also don’t miss having buttons, and I love the buttons on the Oasis.
In short, for me, the basic is tactile and loveable in a way the Oasis isn’t.