Is Kindle Oasis overpriced?

Julius Caesar · 06-11-2016, 01:05 AM

I think so. The only reason I bought it is for its ergonomics.

rcentros · 06-11-2016, 01:27 AM

I voted "no" but it depends on whether you think the Voyage is overpriced. If the Voyage is worth $200 then the higher end, more ergonomic Oasis (with its included high quality and rechargeable case) is probably worth $90 more -- especially since it's new tech. (The Voyage costs almost as much as the Oasis if you throw in its Amazon Premium Leather cover -- $85 for cover plus $200 for the Voyage.) Those who don't like its "ergonomic design" would probably disagree. I wouldn't pay $200 for the Voyage or $290 for the Oasis, but I'm cheap and can't justify spending that kind of money for an eReader.

Josieb1 · 06-11-2016, 03:29 AM

I voted yes. I think the Voyage is worth it's price and that IS the premium kindle. The Oasis may be egronomically better (no idea I haven't held one) but being forced to pay extra for a cover that isn't in any way protective but does hold 3/4 of the battery is a con imo.

One of the best features of the Voyage is the auto adjust light and they took that away from the Oasis.

My voyage is in a very cheap case and it works just the same as if I put it in the most expensive case. It's my choice what price I pay for a case.

Barbara1955 · 06-11-2016, 03:44 AM

I voted YES Cover they Force on the buyer is Useless for protection Also as a Battery Boost! Esp when I paid $3.24 for a 10,000 battery boost the other day. Another thing is you cant Charge the Cover without the Oasis time I am loosing waiting for them both to charge.
Also too many complaints about connections poor light. & No protection for the Oasis its self. Many say buy a cover to put it in... When How you suppose to read it if it inside another cover? There goes the Lightness Amazon brags about!

Josieb1 · 06-11-2016, 04:43 AM

Also, going back to the price of cases. I have the basic origami case for the Voyage which cost me £40. I rarely use it and I also think it's not as protective as a normal book style case which is one of the reasons I don't use it. Therefore equating the price of the Voyage plus the most expensive case to me isn't a fair comparison, if it has to be compared with an official Amazon case then use the price of the basic one, as it does exist, not the Vintage leather case at double the price.

NullNix · 06-11-2016, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Josieb1

Also, going back to the price of cases. I have the basic origami case for the Voyage which cost me £40. I rarely use it and I also think it's not as protective as a normal book style case which is one of the reasons I don't use it. Therefore equating the price of the Voyage plus the most expensive case to me isn't a fair comparison, if it has to be compared with an official Amazon case then use the price of the basic one, as it does exist, not the Vintage leather case at double the price.

The *easily-gougable* leather case, don't forget. This is a case you can't put in your pocket lest it get damaged, because it's not practically replaceable yet is also an essential part of the device. It's sort of an anti-case in that respect: you have to treat it as carefully as the thing it allegedly protects. A non-"premium" case that actually protects the thing and is harder to damage accidentally but which also contains the battery would have been far preferable. Oh no maybe it would weigh 20g more, how terrible; if you want light weight you take it out of the case.

I love the Oasis's ergonomics and the way the battery case gives me back a decent battery lifespan, but that doesn't mean I don't think it was a crazy design and way overpriced for what it does.

soulfuldog · 06-11-2016, 06:15 AM

I voted yes, purely on the complaints about the screen. Quality control when you are paying for a luxury item should not be an issue.

Sirtel · 06-11-2016, 09:27 AM

I voted yes, even though I purchased one and like it.

The price would be justified IMHO if the Oasis had a better screen than the Voyage, but it hasn't.

Atunah · 06-11-2016, 10:38 AM

Nope.

Cinisajoy · 06-11-2016, 10:44 AM

I voted no. If it was overpriced then the first batch would not have sold out so soon.
Yes, I have seen the complaints. I also know that people are more likely to complain about something than praise it. I figure for every one person that got a "bad" screen, there are at least 2 and probably closer to 3 that are perfectly happy with their Oasis. That is pretty much the count just here at MR. It is priced at what the marketers have determined is the ideal price for a PREMIUM ereader.

Now had the OP asked would you buy the Oasis (or other pretty much identical ereader) at this price, the answer would be no. I am cheap and do not need all the bells and whistles.

cvkemp · 06-11-2016, 10:52 AM

I voted yes, I love the voyage and I did pay for it but not full price. And I believe that the voyage is also over priced.
And as for as the first batch saleing out that is just the fact that there are the ones that have to have the newest and thing out, and also all of the ones that buy them to do there reviews and get recognized for doing the reviews.
Also I am the type I will never buy anything that I have not seen at least 50 reviews on.

HarryT · 06-11-2016, 10:55 AM

Given that Amazon are selling every device that they can make, and that the reviews for it on the site are averaging a rating of 4.3 stars out of 5, a sufficient number of people do consider it worth buying, and the average opinion among those buyers is pretty high. That's really all that matters to Amazon, I suspect.

cvkemp · 06-11-2016, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Given that Amazon are selling every device that they can make, and that the reviews for it on the site are averaging a rating of 4.3 stars out of 5, a sufficient number of people do consider it worth buying, and the average opinion among those buyers is pretty high. That's really all that matters to Amazon, I suspect.

I have taught and raised to believe that the price is something was too high or good depended on a persons need and desires.
I do not need or desire the new Kindle I have the voyage and it is great for my needs. And I have never been one that had to have the latest and greatest.

I drive a 10 year old car that is great to me and for me. Would I like a new care sure, do I need a new car no.

The same goes for my Kindle.

SCION · 06-11-2016, 11:57 AM

No. I bought the 3G version. When I use it I never feel as if I got suckered into a purchase. And no, I don't have to buy the latest and greatest of anything. It's simply a matter of perceived value.

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Shinytop · 06-11-2016, 12:06 PM

The price of anything is worth it for anybody willing to pay it. The sales of the Oasis would indicate it is worth it. The Voyage I have was/is great for reading with 50 dollar oragmi case while sitting at a desk. Was always terrible for reading one handed while laying down. The Oasis is great reading one handed. While reading in bed it does not become overbalanced and fall out of my hand.

I don't take my Kindle with me around town, I read when necessary on my phone while waiting at the dr's office. When I travel it is in my luggage or in the door if I am not driving. The case's protective value might be less than the oragami cover but it protects the screen. Whenever I am not reading with the Oasis it is in the case AS WAS MY Voyage.

I have been using chargeable devices long enough to have charging capability anywhere I go, including charging bricks. They are not comparable in ease of use to just putting the Kindle in its cover which is what we should all do when not in use.

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06-11-2016, 01:05 AM	#1
Julius Caesar Addict Posts: 343 Karma: 1510042 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Is Kindle Oasis overpriced? I think so. The only reason I bought it is for its ergonomics.

06-11-2016, 01:27 AM	#2
rcentros eReader Wrangler Posts: 7,873 Karma: 51519919 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Boise, ID Device: PB HD3, GL3, Tolino Vision 4, Voyage, Clara HD	I voted "no" but it depends on whether you think the Voyage is overpriced. If the Voyage is worth $200 then the higher end, more ergonomic Oasis (with its included high quality and rechargeable case) is probably worth $90 more -- especially since it's new tech. (The Voyage costs almost as much as the Oasis if you throw in its Amazon Premium Leather cover -- $85 for cover plus $200 for the Voyage.) Those who don't like its "ergonomic design" would probably disagree. I wouldn't pay $200 for the Voyage or $290 for the Oasis, but I'm cheap and can't justify spending that kind of money for an eReader. Last edited by rcentros; 06-11-2016 at 01:34 AM.

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06-11-2016, 03:29 AM	#3
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,084 Karma: 18051062 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kindle Scribe, Coloursoft, PW SE, Kindle 6, Kobo Libra Colour, Libra 2	I voted yes. I think the Voyage is worth it's price and that IS the premium kindle. The Oasis may be egronomically better (no idea I haven't held one) but being forced to pay extra for a cover that isn't in any way protective but does hold 3/4 of the battery is a con imo. One of the best features of the Voyage is the auto adjust light and they took that away from the Oasis. My voyage is in a very cheap case and it works just the same as if I put it in the most expensive case. It's my choice what price I pay for a case.

06-11-2016, 03:44 AM	#4
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	I voted YES Cover they Force on the buyer is Useless for protection Also as a Battery Boost! Esp when I paid $3.24 for a 10,000 battery boost the other day. Another thing is you cant Charge the Cover without the Oasis time I am loosing waiting for them both to charge. Also too many complaints about connections poor light. & No protection for the Oasis its self. Many say buy a cover to put it in... When How you suppose to read it if it inside another cover? There goes the Lightness Amazon brags about!

06-11-2016, 04:43 AM	#5
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,084 Karma: 18051062 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kindle Scribe, Coloursoft, PW SE, Kindle 6, Kobo Libra Colour, Libra 2	Also, going back to the price of cases. I have the basic origami case for the Voyage which cost me £40. I rarely use it and I also think it's not as protective as a normal book style case which is one of the reasons I don't use it. Therefore equating the price of the Voyage plus the most expensive case to me isn't a fair comparison, if it has to be compared with an official Amazon case then use the price of the basic one, as it does exist, not the Vintage leather case at double the price.

06-11-2016, 06:15 AM	#7
soulfuldog I ♥ Calibre Posts: 2,073 Karma: 5678911 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Voyage, Sony PRS-350, Hudl2	I voted yes, purely on the complaints about the screen. Quality control when you are paying for a luxury item should not be an issue.

06-11-2016, 09:27 AM	#8
Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,424 Karma: 239219453 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	I voted yes, even though I purchased one and like it. The price would be justified IMHO if the Oasis had a better screen than the Voyage, but it hasn't.

06-11-2016, 10:38 AM	#9
Atunah Wizard Posts: 1,817 Karma: 23400001 Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Device: K1/K3/BasicK Voyage/Oasis1/Oasis3	Nope.

06-11-2016, 10:44 AM	#10
Cinisajoy Just a Yellow Smiley. Posts: 19,161 Karma: 83862859 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Texas Device: K4, K5, fire, kobo, galaxy	I voted no. If it was overpriced then the first batch would not have sold out so soon. Yes, I have seen the complaints. I also know that people are more likely to complain about something than praise it. I figure for every one person that got a "bad" screen, there are at least 2 and probably closer to 3 that are perfectly happy with their Oasis. That is pretty much the count just here at MR. It is priced at what the marketers have determined is the ideal price for a PREMIUM ereader. Now had the OP asked would you buy the Oasis (or other pretty much identical ereader) at this price, the answer would be no. I am cheap and do not need all the bells and whistles.

06-11-2016, 10:52 AM	#11
cvkemp Loving life Posts: 1,430 Karma: 7991496 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Device: PaperWhite 6 SE, Fire HD8	I voted yes, I love the voyage and I did pay for it but not full price. And I believe that the voyage is also over priced. And as for as the first batch saleing out that is just the fact that there are the ones that have to have the newest and thing out, and also all of the ones that buy them to do there reviews and get recognized for doing the reviews. Also I am the type I will never buy anything that I have not seen at least 50 reviews on.

06-11-2016, 10:55 AM	#12
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Given that Amazon are selling every device that they can make, and that the reviews for it on the site are averaging a rating of 4.3 stars out of 5, a sufficient number of people do consider it worth buying, and the average opinion among those buyers is pretty high. That's really all that matters to Amazon, I suspect.

06-11-2016, 11:57 AM	#14
SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	No. I bought the 3G version. When I use it I never feel as if I got suckered into a purchase. And no, I don't have to buy the latest and greatest of anything. It's simply a matter of perceived value. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk

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06-11-2016, 12:06 PM	#15
Shinytop Connoisseur Posts: 74 Karma: 59012 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Pensacola Device: Kindle Oasis	The price of anything is worth it for anybody willing to pay it. The sales of the Oasis would indicate it is worth it. The Voyage I have was/is great for reading with 50 dollar oragmi case while sitting at a desk. Was always terrible for reading one handed while laying down. The Oasis is great reading one handed. While reading in bed it does not become overbalanced and fall out of my hand. I don't take my Kindle with me around town, I read when necessary on my phone while waiting at the dr's office. When I travel it is in my luggage or in the door if I am not driving. The case's protective value might be less than the oragami cover but it protects the screen. Whenever I am not reading with the Oasis it is in the case AS WAS MY Voyage. I have been using chargeable devices long enough to have charging capability anywhere I go, including charging bricks. They are not comparable in ease of use to just putting the Kindle in its cover which is what we should all do when not in use.