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Old 04-13-2016, 11:51 AM   #166
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I understand the 3g weight difference, but the manufacturing process might change the weight?
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Old 04-13-2016, 11:51 AM   #167
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My OCD brain can't get past the asymmetry to even worry about the price. It's definitely not a device for me.
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Old 04-13-2016, 11:52 AM   #168
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So...anyone else think that this is the new design language for the entire Kindle family?

I think the design will migrate downhill to all but the basic in the future.
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Old 04-13-2016, 11:53 AM   #169
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Of their three current models only one (the oldest) has a card slot, the other two don't. Not that it necessarily means anything for future devices.
I'm only interested in devices with SD slots, so I couldn't care less which models Kobo has without them. Devices without SD slots are irrelevant to me.

If Kobo stops producing devices with SD slots, I won't buy from them either. But that's not happened yet, so they're one of the options I'm looking at.

Needing to manage separate libraries on different devices is just too much hassle. If I can't put my whole library on the devices it's not worth anything to me.
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Old 04-13-2016, 11:54 AM   #170
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it still has to do full page refreshes right?
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Old 04-13-2016, 11:55 AM   #171
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The very first Kindle included a cover. It was a very weird and crappy cover, (IMHO) but it was a cover.

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I stand corrected.

If anyone hasn't mentioned this yet, Wifi + no ads + 2-year protection raises the U.S. price to $449.98.

This is one massively overpriced beastie. An iPad Air 2 starts at $399. I think Mr. Bezos is exploring ways to finance his exploration of outer space. Not that I mind, as long as Amazon continues to offer cheaper alternatives, but unless weight is a consideration, all new owners are really paying for is bragging rights.
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Old 04-13-2016, 11:55 AM   #172
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My OCD brain can't get past the asymmetry to even worry about the price. It's definitely not a device for me.
Yeah, the look is definitely different than what we're used to. But the asymmetical design will make one-handed reading on the go a lot easier, so it's a functional design.

I think it also looks pretty, but it definitely did take me back for a bit.
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Old 04-13-2016, 11:56 AM   #173
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Can someone do a 'who's ordering' poll? I have no idea how to

I'm thinking Yep, Nope, I would if it were cheaper, Undecided
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Old 04-13-2016, 11:59 AM   #174
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But most of them do. So your point is?
My point is that the next one may not have an SD slot either.

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Old 04-13-2016, 12:01 PM   #175
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Old 04-13-2016, 12:01 PM   #176
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Ignore price for a moment. Depending on your mindset high price might either mean too expensive or mean premium product. Pretend the Voyage and the Oasis were the same price. Ignore the 'missing' features (TTS, waterproof, screen size, etc.). Which would you rather own?

Voyage: Narrower, taller, heavier. Not easy to pop in and out of the case so you will probably be using it with case on. Origami case lets you prop it up. Battery is sufficient for most needs.

Oasis: Lighter, shorter, wider. Naked: more ergonomic but battery is limiting. Easy to add/remove case so probably will use it naked at home and put in the case for extended reading and on-the-go use (if you can find where you left the case last ). Increased led lights.

Which is better?
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Yeah, the look is definitely different than what we're used to. But the asymmetical design will make one-handed reading on the go a lot easier, so it's a functional design.

I think it also looks pretty, but it definitely did take me back for a bit.
Well, it would be a radical new design if you ignored the pocketbook 360 & jetbook mini etc.
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Because of my age, I find it increasingly difficult to turn pages on my Paperwhite by tapping or swiping on the screen. So, I went ahead and ordered an Oasis, which, hopefully, will work better for me with the page-turn buttons. The total cost including the no-ad fee, Arizona sales tax, and charger was $357.53.

It sounds like I'm one of perhaps two members of this forum who will buy the Oasis. All the inexpensive books I'm able to read on a Kindle are a major source of enjoyment, so the Oasis should be worth while for me.
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Ignore price for a moment. Depending on your mindset high price might either mean too expensive or mean premium product. Pretend the Voyage and the Oasis were the same price. Ignore the 'missing' features (TTS, waterproof, screen size, etc.). Which would you rather own?

Voyage: Narrower, taller, heavier. Not easy to pop in and out of the case so you will probably be using it with case on. Origami case lets you prop it up. Battery is sufficient for most needs.

Oasis: Lighter, shorter, wider. Naked: more ergonomic but battery is limiting. Easy to add/remove case so probably will use it naked at home and put in the case for extended reading and on-the-go use (if you can find where you left the case last ). Increased led lights.

Which is better?
Ignoring price, I'd have to try them both to decide. I like the IDEA of the ergo design and improved lighting, but would need to see for myself.
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