Get an Updates Kindle Oasis Black Friday

seanyyz · 11-24-2022, 12:00 PM

I bought my last Oasis in February 2018. It is my go to for ereading. I saw that the most recent version is on sale for Black Friday and was wondering whether to update. Amazon is saying my current device is supported to 2023 but the new one is supported to at least 2026. Or is that even a factor?
Thoughts?
Also I love that the available device has 3G in Canada which helps me sync between my phone and my kindle. And the quick downloads when I am on the road and not hooked up to 3G have been a pain.

Quoth · 11-24-2022, 12:45 PM

Support doesn't mean much on ereaders. I have ancient Kindles and an ancient Sony. I can buy new eBooks via the Web Browser, or download PD free ones. You only need something that can allow payment & download in a web browser, and USB Host mode to copy to Kindle.

The 3G on my prehistoric Kindle DXG still works in Ireland. But I always use USB.

There is little difference between Oasis models.

You can in theory even buy a Kindle eBook on iOS or Android browser, go to My Content and Devices, download on the phone and with a suitable OTG cable or adaptor and a file manager, copy the downloaded file to ANY Kindle. You select which Kindle model (if you have more than one) at download.

Sirtel · 11-24-2022, 12:53 PM

The screen of the 2019 Oasis is better than that of the 2017 Oasis, and it has warm light. I'd go for it.

Canis_lupus · 11-24-2022, 03:31 PM

The reason to update is for the warm light imo. Older model Kindles that Amazon no longer support still work fine.

It took me a long time to get the Oasis 3 because I didn’t think the warm light was reason enough since I had the Oasis 2 but I am glad I did get it.

JSWolf · 11-24-2022, 04:06 PM

I disagree about upgrading just for the warm light. My Libra 2 has a warm light and I don't use it.

tomsem · 11-24-2022, 06:02 PM

Yes, I don't see the need for warm light. Don't use it on my Paperwhite 11/SE.

HLS · 11-24-2022, 06:06 PM

I read mostly on my ipad. The Oasis is still quite nice. If you hold on to your devices a long time I recommend getting the Scribe. its new so it will be supported a long time to come

JSWolf · 11-24-2022, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HLS

I read mostly on my ipad. The Oasis is still quite nice. If you hold on to your devices a long time I recommend getting the Scribe. its new so it will be supported a long time to come

The Scribe is expensive and some will find it too large.

Canis_lupus · 11-24-2022, 09:11 PM

The warm light is personal preference. Reading on a Kindle with only the white light before bed disrupts my sleep, but reading with the warm light does not. During the day, I use the warm light on a lower setting because I like how it looks.

The Oasis 3 is a little lighter than the Oasis 2. With my eyes closed I would pick one up and always guessed correctly which one I was holding. I think the Oasis 3 is easier for me to hold but other people might not notice a difference.

The buttons on my Oasis 3 are much quieter than my Oasis 2.

Like I said, I had an Oasis 2 so I didn’t get the Oasis 3 for a very long time but I was glad I did after I finally got it.

Quoth · 11-25-2022, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I disagree about upgrading just for the warm light. My Libra 2 has a warm light and I don't use it.

I hardly ever use a front light and when I do the warm versions are IMO only marginally better than the PW3 or Oasis gen 2 (which I had). Any difference in screen quality would be marginal.
A Libra 2 is a better value upgrade than Oasis gen 2 to gen3, which reviews called a disappointingly incremental change.

Sirtel · 11-25-2022, 07:04 AM

I do use the warmth when reading in artificial light. I find the default too harsh in those conditions. In daylight I don't use the warmth.

I always read with the frontlight on. The screen (of any ereader) just looks ugly to me otherwise, greenish or yellowish gray. And I dislike bright room lighting. My rooms are normally pretty dimly lit, by choice.

Personally I strongly preferred the Oasis 3 to Oasis 2. The differences may have been marginal, but they were certainly noticeable. But yeah, I like my Kobos more.

Sirtel · 11-25-2022, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

The Scribe is expensive and some will find it too large.

And it has no buttons.

Desertway · 11-25-2022, 09:41 AM

I too prefer the O3 to the O2. My eyes appreciate the warm light, the device is a teeny bit lighter, and when I switched I got about a 25% increase in battery life. One thing I did notice is that to get the same brightness, I had to go up one level on the O3.

JSWolf · 11-25-2022, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quoth

I hardly ever use a front light and when I do the warm versions are IMO only marginally better than the PW3 or Oasis gen 2 (which I had). Any difference in screen quality would be marginal.
A Libra 2 is a better value upgrade than Oasis gen 2 to gen3, which reviews called a disappointingly incremental change.

I agree it would be better ti keep the Oasis 2 and get a Libra 2. That way you have both a Kindle and a Kobo. Better then having an Oasis 2 and a more expensive Oasis 3.

A 32GB Oasis 3 $254.99. A Kobo Libra 2 32GB costs $199.99. This is from Amazon CA.

JSWolf · 11-25-2022, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirtel

And it has no buttons.

That is a very useful feature.

11-24-2022, 12:00 PM	#1
seanyyz Connoisseur Posts: 74 Karma: 2068472 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: Kindle Oasis	Get an Updates Kindle Oasis Black Friday I bought my last Oasis in February 2018. It is my go to for ereading. I saw that the most recent version is on sale for Black Friday and was wondering whether to update. Amazon is saying my current device is supported to 2023 but the new one is supported to at least 2026. Or is that even a factor? Thoughts? Also I love that the available device has 3G in Canada which helps me sync between my phone and my kindle. And the quick downloads when I am on the road and not hooked up to 3G have been a pain.

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11-24-2022, 12:45 PM	#2
Quoth Still reading Posts: 14,010 Karma: 105092227 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Ireland Device: All 4 Kinds: epub eink, Kindle, android eink, NxtPaper	Support doesn't mean much on ereaders. I have ancient Kindles and an ancient Sony. I can buy new eBooks via the Web Browser, or download PD free ones. You only need something that can allow payment & download in a web browser, and USB Host mode to copy to Kindle. The 3G on my prehistoric Kindle DXG still works in Ireland. But I always use USB. There is little difference between Oasis models. You can in theory even buy a Kindle eBook on iOS or Android browser, go to My Content and Devices, download on the phone and with a suitable OTG cable or adaptor and a file manager, copy the downloaded file to ANY Kindle. You select which Kindle model (if you have more than one) at download.

11-24-2022, 12:53 PM	#3
Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,458 Karma: 239219453 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	The screen of the 2019 Oasis is better than that of the 2017 Oasis, and it has warm light. I'd go for it.

11-24-2022, 03:31 PM	#4
Canis_lupus Enthusiast Posts: 42 Karma: 21212 Join Date: Sep 2021 Device: K2, K3, Touch, K5B, Voyage, PW4, Oasis 1, 2 & 3, PW5	The reason to update is for the warm light imo. Older model Kindles that Amazon no longer support still work fine. It took me a long time to get the Oasis 3 because I didn’t think the warm light was reason enough since I had the Oasis 2 but I am glad I did get it.

11-24-2022, 04:06 PM	#5
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,740 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I disagree about upgrading just for the warm light. My Libra 2 has a warm light and I don't use it.

11-24-2022, 06:02 PM	#6
tomsem Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,939 Karma: 27060151 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Device: iPhone 15PM, Kindle Scribe, iPad mini 6, PocketBook InkPad Color 3	Yes, I don't see the need for warm light. Don't use it on my Paperwhite 11/SE.

11-24-2022, 06:06 PM	#7
HLS Wizard Posts: 2,132 Karma: 16342480 Join Date: May 2017 Device: Sage, Scribe, Boox Note 2 Plus, iPad Pros and Samsungs S6,S7,S8	I read mostly on my ipad. The Oasis is still quite nice. If you hold on to your devices a long time I recommend getting the Scribe. its new so it will be supported a long time to come

11-24-2022, 09:11 PM	#9
Canis_lupus Enthusiast Posts: 42 Karma: 21212 Join Date: Sep 2021 Device: K2, K3, Touch, K5B, Voyage, PW4, Oasis 1, 2 & 3, PW5	The warm light is personal preference. Reading on a Kindle with only the white light before bed disrupts my sleep, but reading with the warm light does not. During the day, I use the warm light on a lower setting because I like how it looks. The Oasis 3 is a little lighter than the Oasis 2. With my eyes closed I would pick one up and always guessed correctly which one I was holding. I think the Oasis 3 is easier for me to hold but other people might not notice a difference. The buttons on my Oasis 3 are much quieter than my Oasis 2. Like I said, I had an Oasis 2 so I didn’t get the Oasis 3 for a very long time but I was glad I did after I finally got it.

11-25-2022, 07:04 AM	#11
Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,458 Karma: 239219453 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	I do use the warmth when reading in artificial light. I find the default too harsh in those conditions. In daylight I don't use the warmth. I always read with the frontlight on. The screen (of any ereader) just looks ugly to me otherwise, greenish or yellowish gray. And I dislike bright room lighting. My rooms are normally pretty dimly lit, by choice. Personally I strongly preferred the Oasis 3 to Oasis 2. The differences may have been marginal, but they were certainly noticeable. But yeah, I like my Kobos more.

11-25-2022, 09:41 AM	#13
Desertway Addict Posts: 336 Karma: 1701842 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kindle Oasis 3	I too prefer the O3 to the O2. My eyes appreciate the warm light, the device is a teeny bit lighter, and when I switched I got about a 25% increase in battery life. One thing I did notice is that to get the same brightness, I had to go up one level on the O3.

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