Amazon releases waterproof Oasis

Sydney's Mom · 10-11-2017, 03:22 PM

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B06XD5YC...33BB6GX90464Q7

Finally gave me my $20 trade in credit, as well, which didn't used to be available on the oasis. Since the battery isn't in the cover anymore, I skipped the cover.

sun surfer · 10-11-2017, 03:36 PM

I think the waterproof will do it for me. I've been tempted by Oasis since it first came out but the Voyage was so good I resisted. Waterproof though... It's funny because I just had a hot bath last night and was thinking how I wished the Voyage were waterproof, and then today voila.

BenG · 10-11-2017, 04:05 PM

I like that the battery is no longer in the cover but the thing i like best about the Oasis after the button layout is the small size.
I would buy this if I didn't already have the original Oasis.

JSWolf · 10-11-2017, 05:52 PM

The active threads on this new Kindle are over at the Amazon forum.

binaryhermit · 10-11-2017, 05:54 PM

I'd still recommend getting some sort of cover that has a rigid-ish flap that covers the screen when flipped closed. eInk screens are fragile.

Hellmark · 10-12-2017, 10:21 AM

Yeah, half the screen looks like it barely has any housing. Bit worrisome for me.

Dr. Drib · 10-12-2017, 12:30 PM

Is the cover waterproof?

When I go swimming in the ocean (about 20 minutes away), and if I bring that ebook reader with me, will I be able to frolic around in the ocean and read at the same time (if the waves aren't too high)?

I need to add that there's a real danger that my car might be stolen (as this happens quite often here), so I'm inclined to keep the cover on the reader. Plus, I have a tendency to sit down when I'm not standing, which further adds to the desirability of always having my ebook reader protected.

Please advise immediately!

shalym · 10-12-2017, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Is the cover waterproof?

When I go swimming in the ocean (about 20 minutes away), and if I bring that ebook reader with me, will I be able to frolic around in the ocean and read at the same time (if the waves aren't too high)?

I need to add that there's a real danger that my car might be stolen (as this happens quite often here), so I'm inclined to keep the cover on the reader. Plus, I have a tendency to sit down when I'm not standing, which further adds to the desirability of always having my ebook reader protected.

Please advise immediately!

The cloth cover is waterproof, but not the leather.

Shari

Dr. Drib · 10-12-2017, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shalym

The cloth cover is waterproof, but not the leather.

Shari

Actually, that IS very good news.

As a side-note, it's also very damp here (especially in Winter), and I often have to have my ebook reader and its cover inside yet a larger type of cover when walking around prior to deciding what outdoor restaurant to settle on when reading and enjoying a cappuccino.

RichL · 10-12-2017, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Is the cover waterproof?

When I go swimming in the ocean (about 20 minutes away), and if I bring that ebook reader with me, will I be able to frolic around in the ocean and read at the same time (if the waves aren't too high)?

I need to add that there's a real danger that my car might be stolen (as this happens quite often here), so I'm inclined to keep the cover on the reader. Plus, I have a tendency to sit down when I'm not standing, which further adds to the desirability of always having my ebook reader protected.

Please advise immediately!

IPX8 (according to IP standards) can leak but the leaks will not be harmful to the unit. That said, you might want to verify it's suitability for a saltwater submersion.

Dr. Drib · 10-12-2017, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichL

IPX8 (according to IP standards) can leak but the leaks will not be harmful to the unit. That said, you might want to verify it's suitability for a saltwater submersion.

I don't actually have the unit, yet, but I'll check further on this.

There's also the salt spray and dampness that occurs near an ocean.

-- Thanks.

tubemonkey · 10-12-2017, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shalym

The cloth cover is waterproof, but not the leather.

Shari

It would be if they used shark skin

jselby · 10-12-2017, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichL

IPX8 (according to IP standards) can leak but the leaks will not be harmful to the unit. That said, you might want to verify it's suitability for a saltwater submersion.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

I don't actually have the unit, yet, but I'll check further on this.

There's also the salt spray and dampness that occurs near an ocean.

-- Thanks.

It looks like, based on the product page and the below link, that it can handle immersion in fresh water and brief exposure to salt water.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/browse.h...cog_waterproof

from the product page (emphasis mine):

Quote:

Read where you choose
New – No more soggy pages with the all-new Kindle Oasis—it's IPX8 rated to protect against immersion in up to two meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes. And it's built to withstand getting splashed at the beach or dropped in the bathtub, hot tub, or pool.

TuxGirl · 10-14-2017, 06:19 PM

For the Kobo aura one, it says that if you get salt water on it, you should rinse it in freshwater...

Sydney's Mom · 10-16-2017, 02:32 PM

I guess that is why it doesn't have an sd card slot. My paperwhite is too full to add anything more-my fire has a 256 GB card, but I am tempted by the games. Hopefully 8GB will be satisfactory. I know it came with 32, but I hate paying for memory. Don't mind the sd cards.

10-11-2017, 03:22 PM	#1
Sydney's Mom Wizard Posts: 2,899 Karma: 6995721 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Idaho, on the side of a mountain Device: Kindle Oasis, Fire 3d Gen and 5th Gen and Samsung Tab S	Amazon releases waterproof Oasis https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B06XD5YC...33BB6GX90464Q7 Finally gave me my $20 trade in credit, as well, which didn't used to be available on the oasis. Since the battery isn't in the cover anymore, I skipped the cover.

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10-11-2017, 03:36 PM	#2
sun surfer languorous autodidact ✦ Posts: 4,235 Karma: 44667380 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: smiling with the rising sun Device: onyx boox poke 2 colour, kindle voyage	I think the waterproof will do it for me. I've been tempted by Oasis since it first came out but the Voyage was so good I resisted. Waterproof though... It's funny because I just had a hot bath last night and was thinking how I wished the Voyage were waterproof, and then today voila.

10-11-2017, 04:05 PM	#3
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,730 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	I like that the battery is no longer in the cover but the thing i like best about the Oasis after the button layout is the small size. I would buy this if I didn't already have the original Oasis.

10-11-2017, 05:52 PM	#4
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,645 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The active threads on this new Kindle are over at the Amazon forum.

10-11-2017, 05:54 PM	#5
binaryhermit Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,732 Karma: 20469902 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Lockport, IL Device: Kindle PW4, Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	I'd still recommend getting some sort of cover that has a rigid-ish flap that covers the screen when flipped closed. eInk screens are fragile.

10-12-2017, 10:21 AM	#6
Hellmark Wizard Posts: 2,592 Karma: 4290425 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Foristell, Missouri, USA Device: Nokia N800, PRS-505, Nook STR Glowlight, Kindle 3, Kobo Libra 2	Yeah, half the screen looks like it barely has any housing. Bit worrisome for me.

10-12-2017, 12:30 PM	#7
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,417 Karma: 59504381 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	Is the cover waterproof? When I go swimming in the ocean (about 20 minutes away), and if I bring that ebook reader with me, will I be able to frolic around in the ocean and read at the same time (if the waves aren't too high)? I need to add that there's a real danger that my car might be stolen (as this happens quite often here), so I'm inclined to keep the cover on the reader. Plus, I have a tendency to sit down when I'm not standing, which further adds to the desirability of always having my ebook reader protected. Please advise immediately!

10-14-2017, 06:19 PM	#14
TuxGirl Groupie Posts: 179 Karma: 141378 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: kindle	For the Kobo aura one, it says that if you get salt water on it, you should rinse it in freshwater...

10-16-2017, 02:32 PM	#15
Sydney's Mom Wizard Posts: 2,899 Karma: 6995721 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Idaho, on the side of a mountain Device: Kindle Oasis, Fire 3d Gen and 5th Gen and Samsung Tab S	I guess that is why it doesn't have an sd card slot. My paperwhite is too full to add anything more-my fire has a 256 GB card, but I am tempted by the games. Hopefully 8GB will be satisfactory. I know it came with 32, but I hate paying for memory. Don't mind the sd cards.

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