Kindle Oasis Buyer's Thread

[Cinisajoy]

Originally Posted by HarryT

Come to that, I have a very poorly-paid friend (he carries things around in a paint factory) who spends the equivalent of at least $300 every month on cigarettes. We all make our own decisions about how to spend the money we have.

When my husband and I quit smoking 9 years ago, we were spending an average of $50 a week on cigarettes. It was going up to $80 a week with the new tax they added so we quit.
Yes, I still think of "luxuries" in terms of that $50.
At 9 years ago prices: the Oasis would be not smoking for 6 weeks.
At today's prices: about 2 weeks.
It amazes me how fast that money we aren't spending on cigarettes adds up.

So no, one does not have to be upper middle class to have nice things.

[6charlong]

Originally Posted by Cinisajoy

Or your children are grown and out of the house.
Maybe your house is paid off.

Or your Oasis isn't going to be shipped until September 2 and you can afford to save $14 a week.

[Atunah]

Considering I read on it every single day and reading is about my main hobby, its worth it for me. Do I have to save up for stuff like that? Of course. I drive an old Kia and can't afford a house. So its got nothing to do with that. I save up gift cards and shopping points for my kindle devices. Have done so since I bought my first the K1. And that one cost me more than the Oasis.

Its all a matter what you spend money on. I don't collect shoes, I carry the same purse for years and years, I don't buy expensive makeup. Its called budgeting.

I would not have been able to order the Oasis if I hadn't had the points saved up. You know, pay all bills with a card with a nice cash back and then pay off each month. Save up the points for shiny gadgets. I seem to have enough each year for 1-2 gadgets, depending on the price. Mostly kindle gadgets.

It comes down to what you need. I can't read on a phone or tablet screen, so I must have a e-ink device. Its not an option, its a must. I must have buttons so my hands don't hurt so bad. And it seems I must have real buttons as even the haptics are hurting my hands as its hard to grip and press at the same time.

[Cinisajoy]

Originally Posted by 6charlong

Or your Oasis isn't going to be shipped until September 2 and you can afford to save $14 a week.

Or you could get a Visa with 0% for 15 months and with cash back.

Hey this Oasis is getting cheaper by the second.

[badgoodDeb]

Dunno if it will really take till Sept 2. I just put a merlot Oasis in my cart (didn't click BUY yet, but I'm real close...) It said it would ship between July 1 and Aug 3. Already placed pre-orders have to ship first, so your dates may already be moving earlier? (As people cancel pre-orders, etc)

[Sweetpea]

So, it's the day after the official release date (and if it's not, you're just slow!), where are the first impressions from you guys! I don't care about those "others" who won't even take the trouble to go to this forum...

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

So, it's the day after the official release date (and if it's not, you're just slow!), where are the first impressions from you guys! I don't care about those "others" who won't even take the trouble to go to this forum...

See this thread.

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by pdurrant

See this thread.

Thanks, I think I got thrown off with the tag added: "Hacks".

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Thanks, I think I got thrown off with the tag added: "Hacks".

How odd. Tag removed.

[Mickey330]

Originally Posted by pdurrant

How odd. Tag removed.

Thanks! I accidentally hit that tag just as I was posting the thread and couldn't figure out how to remove it.

Sorry - I should have thought of asking an admin for help. Still, glad it's gone.

Marilyn

[badgoodDeb]

How's the battery life feeling, Mickey330? Any experience yet?

[Mickey330]

Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

How's the battery life feeling, Mickey330? Any experience yet?

Well, it's been off the charger since the full charge Tuesday. I had it and the cover on charge while I downloaded all the books I had on my Voyage. I haven't connected it to power since.

I've done about 2-3 hours reading yesterday and today (normal day). The Oasis shows 94% while the cover shows 55%. I read without the cover and when I put the book down, the reader goes back into the cover.

I don't know if that's good or bad. TBH, I've never really paid attention to the charging requirements of any e-reader. They very rarely leave the house (I've broken too many!). So, if I run the battery down, I simply plug it in. It's never been an area of concern for me.

It seems comparable to the Voyage. But, I'm really not a good person to ask cause I just read until it needs charging...

Marilyn

[Mort1997]

Well I got my Oasis from John Lewis last night and it is tiny! Surprisingly easy to hold to read (I have the cover folded back). I just compared the size to my PRS350 and lengthwise very similar - about 3mm shorter (obviously the screen itself is bigger) but ~1 3/4cm wider.

[Kolenka]

Originally Posted by Mickey330

I've done about 2-3 hours reading yesterday and today (normal day). The Oasis shows 94% while the cover shows 55%. I read without the cover and when I put the book down, the reader goes back into the cover.

One thing I wonder is if putting it in and out of the cover frequently will drain the battery faster. But I've also been doing a fair bit of downloading with the Oasis, so the battery life isn't too happy about that. I think it will be hard to tell exactly what the battery life actually is like until some of us get out of the "Ooo, shiny" phase.

[Barty]

Originally Posted by NullNix

You'd have to attach it to the cover, but not tie yourself to the wall.

speaking of which, can an owner press tell me when you hold it in your right hand, is the USB port at the bottom or top?