Got my new Oasis today, first impressions

[deborakaye]

My 32GB Oasis has a perfect screen. No lighting problems at all.

[geekaren]

Originally Posted by chele162

Thank you for posting this. I currently have a 3g 32gb Oasis that has shading on the opposite side of the buttons. I'm not crazy about it. I don't know if I want to start the returning game either. Can I ask where you purchased the 8gb models? My Best Buy has them in stock (but not the 32gb). I'm thinking about just buying the 8gb and returning the 32gb to Amazon.

I'm just afraid that all the Oasis models have the shading.

I bought the 8 GB models at Best Buy.

[Rix__Mix]

My second one arrives today, the 32GB WiFi model.

It has a worse screen than the 3G model not due to lighting issues but screen defects. Has dirt under the glass and a small hot spot. This one is definitively going back.

[chele162]

Originally Posted by geekaren

I bought the 8 GB models at Best Buy.

Thank you! I wonder what Best Buy's return policy is. Hopefully it is as helpful as Amazon's. I might have to take the chance. Wish I could see the screen before I buy it.

[geekaren]

Originally Posted by chele162

Thank you! I wonder what Best Buy's return policy is. Hopefully it is as helpful as Amazon's. I might have to take the chance. Wish I could see the screen before I buy it.

No problem! I think it's worth trying... most screen photos I'm seeing show uniform color/lighting.

[sparklemotion]

Originally Posted by chele162

Thank you! I wonder what Best Buy's return policy is. Hopefully it is as helpful as Amazon's. I might have to take the chance. Wish I could see the screen before I buy it.

At Best Buy it's a 14 day return policy on kindles, I believe. Just ask before you buy it.

[vrf]

Originally Posted by sparklemotion

At Best Buy it's a 14 day return policy on kindles, I believe. Just ask before you buy it.

They have an extended return policy on most products through the Christmas season, although it's still 14 days for phones and devices that "can be activated."

Does a Kindle count as a device that can be activated?

[sparklemotion]

Originally Posted by vrf

They have an extended return policy on most products through the Christmas season, although it's still 14 days for phones and devices that "can be activated."

Does a Kindle count as a device that can be activated?

I'm not sure. I also think the Christmas season policy starts later in November, but even still I have a feeling it will likely remain 14 days for kindles. Don't take my word for it though, as I'm just guessing. The only way to know for sure is to ask before buying.

[vrf]

Originally Posted by sparklemotion

I'm not sure. I also think the Christmas season policy starts later in November, but even still I have a feeling it will likely remain 14 days for kindles. Don't take my word for it though, as I'm just guessing. The only way to know for sure is to ask before buying.

It starts Oct. 29 and goes through Dec. 30, with the return window closing Jan. 14. But yeah, you'll probably have to ask if a Kindle counts as an activate-able device.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/help-to...at260800050014

[Kaysclie]

I ordered my 32 gb from Best Buy and the screen is perfect with no lighting problems. But I have never had a kindle with any problems! ☺

[ThimGrim]

Originally Posted by Josieb1

No. You can Read or Listen.

Thx. So you can put it on the list "what sucks" in Oasis 2017 if you, people here, have problem with finding flaws... :-P

[chele162]

Originally Posted by vrf

It starts Oct. 29 and goes through Dec. 30, with the return window closing Jan. 14. But yeah, you'll probably have to ask if a Kindle counts as an activate-able device.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/help-to...at260800050014

Thank you all! I think I'll take the chance to try a different screen. Hopefully I'll have better luck with a different one.

[John Hopper]

Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

Even on my Voyage (which I haven't used in 6 months since I got the Oasis 1) I had to swipe the unlock screen 3 or 4 times until it actually worked. I assumed that they ALL had to "awaken" but that the Oasis's software finally changed the text on the screen, so as to mollify users who weren't getting any response to their swipe.

I assumed that the other machines had probably changed their software, to say "waking up" too. Not so? My Voyage certainly used to act like it was waking up, in that it never accepted my first few swipes.

Josieb1 and I are in the UK where we don't have the advert screen that you have to pay to remove, so opening the cover usually instantaneously starts the screen.

[knc1]

Originally Posted by chele162

Thank you! I wonder what Best Buy's return policy is. Hopefully it is as helpful as Amazon's. I might have to take the chance. Wish I could see the screen before I buy it.

If you go to a Best Buy B&M store, you will see it on display.
You can also buy it on-line from Best Buy.

If you return it, you must haul it down the Best Buy B&M store yourself.
And they will gladly give you a "store credit" card (your only choice).

I.E: They are not going to let loose of your money, you can't change your mind on that. You can only change your mind on which of their products you have exchanged your money for.

Depending on where you live, you can sometimes find businesses that will buy your "store credit card" - usually (in my area) discounted as $2 for $3.

[vrf]

Originally Posted by knc1

If you go to a Best Buy B&M store, you will see it on display.
You can also buy it on-line from Best Buy.

Unless you live in my town, apparently. They've never changed the display to include a Voyage or Oasis, just basic model and Paperwhite. Still haven't this week, after Oasis 2 release, although they do carry it in the back room. The guy said "Amazon owns" the display, and couldn't tell me when it would include the new Oasis.