Amazon announces Kindle Oasis - Page 42

tubemonkey · 04-14-2016, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DuckieTigger

Not anytime soon, but we don't know how much patience monkeys have.

Lots

Barbara1955 · 04-14-2016, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DuckieTigger

It says in comparison. Voyage is 6.4" x 4.5" x 0.30"
(162 x 115 x 7.6 mm) Oasis is 5.6" x 4.8" x 0.13-0.33"
(143 x 122 x 3.4-8.5 mm).

So at thickest part (wedge edge) it is 8.5 mm thick, and on the other end 3.4 mm.

OK But when they compare thickness I feel they should say it 8.5 Not 3.4 ... makes a Huge difference it you carry it in a pocket purse or ??? .... don't you think?

Sydney's Mom · 04-14-2016, 01:14 PM

After just buying an Echo and a Dot, I was sure I would snatch up the new Kindle. But $289? Isn't Amazon aware that dedicated reading devices are becoming less popular? Maybe not with them. I paid over that for the original kindle, but at this point, I think $100 is the max price point for a dedicated ereader (for me). I bought the Fire 5, which fit within my price point, and even though it is kind of a pain, because I have to set bookmarks where I left off, I love the blue shade. I just never felt I could get the light right on the paperwhite (and it is kind of blue, isn't it.)

tubemonkey · 04-14-2016, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Katie1

OK But when they compare thickness I feel they should say it 8.5 Not 3.4 ... makes a Huge difference it you carry it in a pocket purse or ??? .... don't you think?

Measure the thickness with the case attached. Without a case, the thin side is more prone to breaking if accidentally bent in a pocket or bag.

Pocket carry pretty much demands uniform thickness for better resilience.

Shane R · 04-14-2016, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Purple Lady

So which of the things I listed do you think is not appropriate for an ereader? Better build materials, better resolution, better processor, more memory and more storage sure seems appropriate for an ereader.

I liked the (p)review that called it an approximation of a deluxe version of a book, as compared to the ordinary trade version.

DuckieTigger · 04-14-2016, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Katie1

OK But when they compare thickness I feel they should say it 8.5 Not 3.4 ... makes a Huge difference it you carry it in a pocket purse or ??? .... don't you think?

Yes. I am no PR guy. And usually I try to ignore the marketing fluff and check the specs first.

AkiraReader · 04-14-2016, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Purple Lady

Why is Amazon calling this a premium reader?

because the price is premium

Dr. Drib · 04-14-2016, 01:35 PM

It appears as if the thinner portion of the back connects to the cover, making (initially) the button side on the right when removed from the cover for reading. Being left-handed, I would then have to turn it upside down every time prior to using it.

Nevertheless, it looks interesting to me, but I haven't had my Voyage long enough to justify buying another high-end Reader.

Did someone mention that the light level is NOT automatic? If so, that's one of the things I really love about my Voyage - not having to fiddle around with that aspect at all.

tubemonkey · 04-14-2016, 01:35 PM

Day 2 and the Oasis has been removed from Amazon's front page scrolling banner. Why?

tubemonkey · 04-14-2016, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AkiraReader

because the price is premium

Barbara1955 · 04-14-2016, 01:40 PM

Because its going to take 6 months to Fill all those Pre Orders & Offer it again.

JSWolf · 04-14-2016, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane R

There's a comment earlier in this thread that quotes a Kindle engineer (from a podcast) as saying that waterproofing would have added weight, so it was left out.

That's the stupidest reason for leaving out a feature that a lot of people want. 3g adds weight. So don't offer 3g and make it waterproof.

Phogg · 04-14-2016, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ApK

Durability, first and foremost. From reading around here it seems that most readers fail due to cracked substrates.
If I'm not mistaken, only Sony has a commercial device.

The new 13 inch Onyx Boox Max has a flexible substrate.

Shane R · 04-14-2016, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

That's the stupidest reason for leaving out a feature that a lot of people want. 3g adds weight.

That's the thing. Outside of our forums...do a lot of people really want it?

ApK · 04-14-2016, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Phogg

The new 13 inch Onyx Boox Max has a flexible substrate.

Is that actually available yet? Looks like it's still pre-release (which doesn't count).

04-14-2016, 01:35 PM	#623
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,473 Karma: 60119087 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	It appears as if the thinner portion of the back connects to the cover, making (initially) the button side on the right when removed from the cover for reading. Being left-handed, I would then have to turn it upside down every time prior to using it. Nevertheless, it looks interesting to me, but I haven't had my Voyage long enough to justify buying another high-end Reader. Did someone mention that the light level is NOT automatic? If so, that's one of the things I really love about my Voyage - not having to fiddle around with that aspect at all. Last edited by Dr. Drib; 04-14-2016 at 01:37 PM.

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