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Originally Posted by Paperbackstash
Why do you think they abandoned the Oasis concept? They updated it last, Paperwhite before it, Oasis before that. They have never, that I can recall, updated both in the same year. Sales for e-readers are down in general, so perhaps the Oasis is not selling as well now, I'm not sure, but I for one hope it stays around. I know many are fans of the device - it's not for everyone, but I don't see the Paperwhite replacing the Oasis for many, updated or not.
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I’ve never wanted an Oasis myself, but there are people that really like or require physical page turn buttons. Of course the larger screen, auto brightness, adjustable light warmth are other appealing features. The Paperwhite is just fine for me.
But I have all of those other features on iPad mini, which I read on as much as on my Kindle. With it, I can also use Immersion Reading, view color illustrations, graphic novels, use external keyboard for notes and page turning etc., use Speak Screen for TTS-like functionality, and even use voice control to read hands free. None of these things are available on an Oasis (Voice View isn’t a good TTS experience).