Finally decided which was best

Tomk2 · 02-10-2021, 01:08 PM

Well, Kindles, obviously. Because adding books purchased elsewhere is easy, and Amazon seamlessly syncs between kindle devices. Even the books emailed in. Borrowing books from the library is super easy, and Amazon is competitive for books you need to purchase. Any lighting fits my need, so no preference there. I am unconcerned about water damage, although it is good that some are resistant. All have enough storage for me.

But which Kindle? I have 3, a Paperwhite, a Voyage, and an Oasis 2. One each for Home, work, and briefcase so I always have one nearby. I have spent 2 years using each of them, and am now certain which one works best for me.

The loser: the Paperwhite. Because the power button is on the bottom where your fingers support the device one handed. This could be remedied by allowing the text to be read with the device upside down, but that is not a feature. There are no page turn buttons.

The runner up: The Oasis. Awesome physical page turn buttons, but only on one side. Sure, the text rotates quickly, but it still is still less convenient than buttons on both sides. Asymetric design does not lay flat unless in a cover.

The Winner: Kindle Voyage. Slim, light, and sleek. Page turns on both sides. Lays flat. Great text clarity. Power button is on the back away from supporting fingers. Only downside is the thin Bezel for my fat fingers.

Early on, the Oasis gave the Voyage a good challenge for the number one spot, but holding that slim, sleek, and light Voyage with the great screen is just too good! Effortless, unconscious hand transfers because of the page turn buttons on both sides. Never an accidental power down, even without a case. It also appears that user replacement of the battery is not difficult, though I have not need to replace it yet.

I have been waiting for a voyage update for 3 years, and it does not seem to be coming. So today I went out and bought a refurbished Voyage while they are easy and cheap to acquire, just so I could have a backup.

cvkemp · 02-10-2021, 01:17 PM

I have had the Oasis and found it to big, I wasn't able to but it in my pocket, also I am left handed and the Oasis and most every device and designers never think about the ones of us that are left handed. The Voyage was a great ebook reader but it finally bit the dust. I now have a basic kindle, and also the latest paperwhite and I love them both. I use the basic kindle when I am outside and just need the basics, I use the paper white most of the time and do most of my reading in it.

Paperbackstash · 02-10-2021, 01:30 PM

I love my Oasis but agree the size makes it difficult to bring outside the house easily, at least with the slipcover I use. I could get a smaller cover for it and fix that, though, I just haven't yet. I like to read it without a cover and keep it in a sleeve for protection. I have mainly been working from home since 2020 so it's not a big issue yet. If I can get books to sync up properly, my original plan was to bring a paperwhite with me to the office since it does fit easily into the purse and is more transportable.

tomsem · 02-10-2021, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvkemp

I have had the Oasis and found it to big, I wasn't able to but it in my pocket, also I am left handed and the Oasis and most every device and designers never think about the ones of us that are left handed. The Voyage was a great ebook reader but it finally bit the dust. I now have a basic kindle, and also the latest paperwhite and I love them both. I use the basic kindle when I am outside and just need the basics, I use the paper white most of the time and do most of my reading in it.

What about the Oasis makes it ‘right handed’? It seems symmetric with respect to the physical page turn buttons: you just flip it over.

The part that is strange to me (on all Kindles) is the fact that the so-called Easy Reach tap zones cannot be configured. Those indeed are ‘handed’ and asymmetrical.

Sirtel · 02-10-2021, 03:06 PM

I sold my Voyage, as I no longer used it.

The latest Oasis is the best Kindle for me. I read with either hand, switching frequently. No problems. I use the buttons for turning pages, so tap zones don't matter to me.

02-10-2021, 01:08 PM	#1
Tomk2 Groupie Posts: 151 Karma: 123456 Join Date: Sep 2019 Device: none	Finally decided which was best Well, Kindles, obviously. Because adding books purchased elsewhere is easy, and Amazon seamlessly syncs between kindle devices. Even the books emailed in. Borrowing books from the library is super easy, and Amazon is competitive for books you need to purchase. Any lighting fits my need, so no preference there. I am unconcerned about water damage, although it is good that some are resistant. All have enough storage for me. But which Kindle? I have 3, a Paperwhite, a Voyage, and an Oasis 2. One each for Home, work, and briefcase so I always have one nearby. I have spent 2 years using each of them, and am now certain which one works best for me. The loser: the Paperwhite. Because the power button is on the bottom where your fingers support the device one handed. This could be remedied by allowing the text to be read with the device upside down, but that is not a feature. There are no page turn buttons. The runner up: The Oasis. Awesome physical page turn buttons, but only on one side. Sure, the text rotates quickly, but it still is still less convenient than buttons on both sides. Asymetric design does not lay flat unless in a cover. The Winner: Kindle Voyage. Slim, light, and sleek. Page turns on both sides. Lays flat. Great text clarity. Power button is on the back away from supporting fingers. Only downside is the thin Bezel for my fat fingers. Early on, the Oasis gave the Voyage a good challenge for the number one spot, but holding that slim, sleek, and light Voyage with the great screen is just too good! Effortless, unconscious hand transfers because of the page turn buttons on both sides. Never an accidental power down, even without a case. It also appears that user replacement of the battery is not difficult, though I have not need to replace it yet. I have been waiting for a voyage update for 3 years, and it does not seem to be coming. So today I went out and bought a refurbished Voyage while they are easy and cheap to acquire, just so I could have a backup.

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02-10-2021, 01:17 PM	#2
cvkemp Loving life Posts: 1,430 Karma: 7991496 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Device: PaperWhite 6 SE, Fire HD8	I have had the Oasis and found it to big, I wasn't able to but it in my pocket, also I am left handed and the Oasis and most every device and designers never think about the ones of us that are left handed. The Voyage was a great ebook reader but it finally bit the dust. I now have a basic kindle, and also the latest paperwhite and I love them both. I use the basic kindle when I am outside and just need the basics, I use the paper white most of the time and do most of my reading in it.

02-10-2021, 01:30 PM	#3
Paperbackstash Wizard Posts: 1,656 Karma: 20102554 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Central Florida Device: Oasis 3, PW 3 & 5, Fire HD 8 & 10	I love my Oasis but agree the size makes it difficult to bring outside the house easily, at least with the slipcover I use. I could get a smaller cover for it and fix that, though, I just haven't yet. I like to read it without a cover and keep it in a sleeve for protection. I have mainly been working from home since 2020 so it's not a big issue yet. If I can get books to sync up properly, my original plan was to bring a paperwhite with me to the office since it does fit easily into the purse and is more transportable.

02-10-2021, 03:06 PM	#5
Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,466 Karma: 239219453 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	I sold my Voyage, as I no longer used it. The latest Oasis is the best Kindle for me. I read with either hand, switching frequently. No problems. I use the buttons for turning pages, so tap zones don't matter to me.

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