So who is getting the new Oasis 3???..... - Page 19

azt33 · 08-16-2019, 02:42 AM

Funnily enough, it works with the new book I am reading. I guess it's rather selective, let's see if this happens with another book.

aklenatlus · 08-17-2019, 05:20 AM

I received the oasis yesterday and so far I must say I'm impressed.
Compared to the previous gen, the light is more even although if you look closely you can see areas of the screen where it's uneven but I reckon I am very sensitive on this subject (I couldn't stand watching my voyage and it's blotchy screen).
The e reader is snappy and very comfortable to hold, the page turn buttons are a killer feature for me. My 4th gen Paperwhite seems a cheap device when put side by side with the oasis.
I have a doubt: is it better to let the battery drain and then do a full recharge or should I instead do that now?
Thanks

Figlilly · 08-18-2019, 10:46 PM

I ended up getting one as well though I hardly needed a new Kindle. I blame this thread and my weak will. Anyway, I am very happy with it until the next shiny object.

There was a discussion on batteries recently and it seems there is no need to drain your battery these days. I'm not sure I know how to link things here so hope this works.

Batteries

Sirtel · 08-19-2019, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Figwit

I ended up getting one as well though I hardly needed a new Kindle. I blame this thread and my weak will.

Amen to that.

Paperbackstash · 08-19-2019, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Figwit

I ended up getting one as well though I hardly needed a new Kindle. I blame this thread and my weak will. Anyway, I am very happy with it until the next shiny object.

I've been tempted with this too. Trust me, we all feel your pain and understand.

odamizu · 08-20-2019, 01:34 AM

All this talk of perfect screens is making it hard to resist

But I am trying to stay strong

patrickt · 08-20-2019, 08:02 AM

I bought an Oasis 3 on August 8th. I returned it on August 19th. Comparing the Oasis 3 with my Paperwhite 4 the screen on the Oasis could be brighter. For reading, for me, they were equal. Colored lights only interest me at Christmas. The size was, for me, inconvenient. I can slip my Paperwhite 4 into my pants pocket or a pocket on my Guayabera shirt but not the Oasis. As for page-turn buttons, I don't need buttons on my Kindle or my fly.

My most positive impression was the cloth cover for the Oasis. After the Oasis 2 cover fiasco and the Voyage California Origami cover I found the very practical Oasis 3 cover refreshing. To be honest, if the cost were the same as a Paperwhite 4, I might have kept it to use just at home. But, it isn't even close to the same price. $270 vs. $150 gets me a lot of books.

Wearever · 08-20-2019, 08:59 AM

I've had no problem resisting this time. Except for the extra colored lights there are only slight differences from the Oasis 2 and 3. I can wait for the next one.

Paperbackstash · 08-20-2019, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by patrickt

The size was, for me, inconvenient. I can slip my Paperwhite 4 into my pants pocket or a pocket on my Guayabera shirt but not the Oasis.

That's the main reason I never purchased and Oasis and what keeps saving my wallet.

azayn · 08-20-2019, 11:58 PM

Has anyone else found that the Oasis 3 has better battery life than the Oasis 2? The short battery life was one of my biggest gripes with the last one. I used to have to charge the O2 every few days but I've gone well over a week now without needing to charge the O3.

Wearever · 08-21-2019, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by azayn

Has anyone else found that the Oasis 3 has better battery life than the Oasis 2? The short battery life was one of my biggest gripes with the last one. I used to have to charge the O2 every few days but I've gone well over a week now without needing to charge the O3.

There is another thread here comparing the Oasis 2 and Oasis 3 battery life .

azt33 · 09-08-2019, 01:58 AM

How is the O3 holding up after some time of use? I still use mine mainly in the house, because I am hesitant for getting any scratches on the back. This was never a problem with the Voyage due to the back cover material (which I really love!), but I seem to be more sensitive with the O3...

crossi · 09-09-2019, 12:16 AM

If you don't want scratches on the back try skins from decalgirl.com. I love how they make your devices look. My current kindle has the Almond Blossoms in high gloss and it looks like Chinese porcelain. It's also less slippery.

Rix__Mix · 09-09-2019, 12:32 AM

Last week I replaced my O3. The lighting had a patch of cooler colour temperature, near the upper right area of the screen. It wasn't too obvious to see, but it was there.

I'm very sensitive to noticing lighting imperfections on Kindles. I had to replace my Paperwhite 4 times until I got one that was acceptable. The O3 screen overall is definitely an improvement to previous generations of Kindle.

With my first O3, lowering the brightness to a dim level suitable for dark room reading made the imperfections stand out more, and it drove me crazy.

The replacement is much better. However, what I find interesting is the replacement has warmer LEDs in comparison. It's not a big deal, in fact, I rather favour it over the previous O3.

Yellowfrog · 09-10-2019, 05:15 AM

Can anyone comment on the buttons on the new Oasis? The buttons on the Oasis 2 made an audible click, which is fine on a plane but not in a quiet room. Is there any difference with the Oasis 3?

08-20-2019, 08:02 AM	#277
patrickt Wizard Posts: 1,221 Karma: 8381518 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico Device: Paperwhite 4 X 2	I bought an Oasis 3 on August 8th. I returned it on August 19th. Comparing the Oasis 3 with my Paperwhite 4 the screen on the Oasis could be brighter. For reading, for me, they were equal. Colored lights only interest me at Christmas. The size was, for me, inconvenient. I can slip my Paperwhite 4 into my pants pocket or a pocket on my Guayabera shirt but not the Oasis. As for page-turn buttons, I don't need buttons on my Kindle or my fly. My most positive impression was the cloth cover for the Oasis. After the Oasis 2 cover fiasco and the Voyage California Origami cover I found the very practical Oasis 3 cover refreshing. To be honest, if the cost were the same as a Paperwhite 4, I might have kept it to use just at home. But, it isn't even close to the same price. $270 vs. $150 gets me a lot of books. Last edited by patrickt; 08-20-2019 at 08:10 AM.

09-10-2019, 05:15 AM	#285
Yellowfrog Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 483464 Join Date: Dec 2012 Device: Kindle	How are the buttons? Can anyone comment on the buttons on the new Oasis? The buttons on the Oasis 2 made an audible click, which is fine on a plane but not in a quiet room. Is there any difference with the Oasis 3?

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08-16-2019, 02:42 AM	#271
azt33 Connoisseur Posts: 92 Karma: 2689022 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Switzerland Device: Kindle PW SE 12	Funnily enough, it works with the new book I am reading. I guess it's rather selective, let's see if this happens with another book.

08-17-2019, 05:20 AM	#272
aklenatlus Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 16190 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Rome, Italy Device: Kobo Aura One	I received the oasis yesterday and so far I must say I'm impressed. Compared to the previous gen, the light is more even although if you look closely you can see areas of the screen where it's uneven but I reckon I am very sensitive on this subject (I couldn't stand watching my voyage and it's blotchy screen). The e reader is snappy and very comfortable to hold, the page turn buttons are a killer feature for me. My 4th gen Paperwhite seems a cheap device when put side by side with the oasis. I have a doubt: is it better to let the battery drain and then do a full recharge or should I instead do that now? Thanks

08-18-2019, 10:46 PM	#273
Figlilly Zealot Posts: 122 Karma: 2514066 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Australia Device: Kindle Oasis 2&3, Paperwhites, Kindle Touch, Kobo Clara, IPad Air2	I ended up getting one as well though I hardly needed a new Kindle. I blame this thread and my weak will. Anyway, I am very happy with it until the next shiny object. There was a discussion on batteries recently and it seems there is no need to drain your battery these days. I'm not sure I know how to link things here so hope this works. Batteries

08-20-2019, 01:34 AM	#276
odamizu just an egg Posts: 1,848 Karma: 8006346 Join Date: Mar 2015 Device: Kindle, iOS	All this talk of perfect screens is making it hard to resist But I am trying to stay strong

08-20-2019, 08:59 AM	#278
Wearever Wizard Posts: 1,063 Karma: 10944084 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New England Device: Oasis 2,Voyage, Kindlle hdx 8.9, Ipad mini 4. Air 2	I've had no problem resisting this time. Except for the extra colored lights there are only slight differences from the Oasis 2 and 3. I can wait for the next one.

08-20-2019, 11:58 PM	#280
azayn Groupie Posts: 168 Karma: 7934958 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Chicago Device: Nova 3, Galaxy S22+, iPad	Has anyone else found that the Oasis 3 has better battery life than the Oasis 2? The short battery life was one of my biggest gripes with the last one. I used to have to charge the O2 every few days but I've gone well over a week now without needing to charge the O3.

09-08-2019, 01:58 AM	#282
azt33 Connoisseur Posts: 92 Karma: 2689022 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Switzerland Device: Kindle PW SE 12	How is the O3 holding up after some time of use? I still use mine mainly in the house, because I am hesitant for getting any scratches on the back. This was never a problem with the Voyage due to the back cover material (which I really love!), but I seem to be more sensitive with the O3...

09-09-2019, 12:16 AM	#283
crossi Guru Posts: 997 Karma: 12000001 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Wahington U.S. Device: kindle	If you don't want scratches on the back try skins from decalgirl.com. I love how they make your devices look. My current kindle has the Almond Blossoms in high gloss and it looks like Chinese porcelain. It's also less slippery.

09-09-2019, 12:32 AM	#284
Rix__Mix Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2017 Device: Kindle Voyage	Last week I replaced my O3. The lighting had a patch of cooler colour temperature, near the upper right area of the screen. It wasn't too obvious to see, but it was there. I'm very sensitive to noticing lighting imperfections on Kindles. I had to replace my Paperwhite 4 times until I got one that was acceptable. The O3 screen overall is definitely an improvement to previous generations of Kindle. With my first O3, lowering the brightness to a dim level suitable for dark room reading made the imperfections stand out more, and it drove me crazy. The replacement is much better. However, what I find interesting is the replacement has warmer LEDs in comparison. It's not a big deal, in fact, I rather favour it over the previous O3.