Brand new Oasis 3 just developed a vertical line across screen - Page 2

OtinG · 12-05-2019, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by pghaworth

this is awful. I am so sorry. I am also done with the Oasis. no exchanges for me. I'm tired of the kindle russian roulette game.

eta - gah. it's a love/hate relationship... softening a bit this morning. maybe keep trying to fully love it.

I did the same thing, first said bleep it it is being returned without getting a replacement, but then decided to try one replacement. The Oasis is the best Kindle I’ve ever owned as far as lighted screen and ease on the eyes when reading goes. It was also the first lighted Kindle I’ve owned to have a great screen on the first go around. I returned 3 PW1'S and 2 PW2'S due to awful screens. But unfortunately it is also the very first Kindle I’ve ever owned to have a defect. Hopefully it was just a quirk, or maybe it got handled roughly during shipping. I searched the internet for others having this issue and didn’t see that many similar complaints. After that I decided to get it replaced. I really do like reading on it. Even with the vertical line I can read on it, although it does distract my eyes a bit. It isn't really noticeable much when using the inverted text mode. But one line can easily turn into many lines so it is best to replace it while I’m still in the 30 day return window.

pghaworth · 12-05-2019, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by OtinG

The Oasis is the best Kindle I’ve ever owned as far as lighted screen and ease on the eyes when reading goes. It was also the first lighted Kindle I’ve owned to have a great screen on the first go around. I returned 3 PW1'S and 2 PW2'S due to awful screens.

your experience mirrors mine on each of these points. I wary of the Oasis since I've had so many past issues, but everything on this device is so cookbook. they obfuscated some of the settings and that bums me a bit, but other settings are so easy to adjust and they're settings that are important to me.

I'm using it and enjoying it, but trying not to touch it too much so I don't get mad (it's also too freaking cold), and I will be watching it like a hawk for signs of problems beyond what I've experienced so far. the sharp edges... can't do a thing about them yet and with fibro they are a very real, long-term issue for me.

NullNix · 12-05-2019, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pghaworth

I'm using it and enjoying it, but trying not to touch it too much so I don't get mad (it's also too freaking cold), and I will be watching it like a hawk for signs of problems beyond what I've experienced so far. the sharp edges... can't do a thing about them yet and with fibro they are a very real, long-term issue for me.

Remember when the Oasis line was good for people who needed ergonomic devices? Can we have those days back, please?

pghaworth · 12-05-2019, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NullNix

Remember when the Oasis line was good for people who needed ergonomic devices? Can we have those days back, please?

amen. I understand the first gen had a more ergo feeling back.

Sirtel · 12-05-2019, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pghaworth

amen. I understand the first gen had a more ergo feeling back.

Yeah. The current Oasis with a body like the Oasis 1 would be a dream. I had one, but sold it earlier this year, because I really don't want to read on a 6'' screen anymore. I loved the little device while I used it, though.

pghaworth · 12-05-2019, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirtel

Yeah. The current Oasis with a body like the Oasis 1 would be a dream. I had one, but sold it earlier this year, because I really don't want to read on a 6'' screen anymore. I loved the little device while I used it, though.

that would have been the ideal Oasis for me. I like the small form factor. the Oasis 3 is fine, but not nearly as portable, for me, as a PW.

OtinG · 12-06-2019, 11:35 AM

The PW's have awful screens. And the newer models are made too cheaply to have any quality. I prefer the Oasis and its large bevel on the side with the buttons so I can hold it easier. I wish they would actually make it thicker though with a larger battery. But the "thinner is better" crowd would have a cow if they did. I think a lot of older folks like me would prefer a thicker body so we could hold it more comfortably. Children's hands are stubby and I remember we had to use those fat pencils when I was in 1st grade because thin pencils were hard for us to hold. Well when you get older you start to need that again. Thin is an ugly word and concept to an older adult when it comes to objects that we need to hold and use.

pghaworth · 12-06-2019, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by OtinG

The PW's have awful screens. And the newer models are made too cheaply to have any quality. I prefer the Oasis and its large bevel on the side with the buttons so I can hold it easier. I wish they would actually make it thicker though with a larger battery. But the "thinner is better" crowd would have a cow if they did. I think a lot of older folks like me would prefer a thicker body so we could hold it more comfortably. Children's hands are stubby and I remember we had to use those fat pencils when I was in 1st grade because thin pencils were hard for us to hold. Well when you get older you start to need that again. Thin is an ugly word and concept to an older adult when it comes to objects that we need to hold and use.

100% agree. thin is out

it hurts me to hold it and I don't want a cold, plastic back. I want the soft touch my PWs had (may they rest in peace).

pghaworth · 12-06-2019, 03:49 PM

@OtinG look what @bookyboy just posted!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...V?tag=mr060-20

his post with pictures is here. I already ordered one.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...7&postcount=38

pictures on his Oasis are here
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...1&postcount=40

bookyboy · 12-06-2019, 03:56 PM

I agree with you all about the thin aspect. I am one of these weirdos that would like a nice thick side that I could really get a good grip on.

Thin may look good but it is totally non-ergonomic for me.

Dr. Drib · 12-06-2019, 04:00 PM

^ That's for the Oasis 2, I see. [Two posts above.]

Is it true that the battery area on the Oasis 3 is slightly deeper than the Oasis 2 in order to accommodate a slightly more powerful battery? (I wonder if the cover will fit fine on the Oasis 3.)

bookyboy · 12-06-2019, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

^ That's for the Oasis 2, I see. [Two posts above.]

Is it true that the battery area on the Oasis is slightly deeper to accomodate a slightly more powerful body? (I wonder if the cover will fit fine on the Oasis 3.)

Fits my O3 like a glove.

Those are photos of my O3 in the case just 30 mins ago.

Dr. Drib · 12-06-2019, 04:04 PM

^ I slightly edited some words on my post as you posted.

I'm glad it fits the Oasis 3. Thanks.

bookyboy · 12-06-2019, 04:06 PM

Right on.
Cheers

pghaworth · 12-06-2019, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

^ That's for the Oasis 2, I see. [Two posts above.]

Is it true that the battery area on the Oasis 3 is slightly deeper than the Oasis 2 in order to accommodate a slightly more powerful battery? (I wonder if the cover will fit fine on the Oasis 3.)

per the product page "9th Generation, 2017 Release" and cases from the 2017/2019 models can share, though not 2018, afaik.

12-06-2019, 04:00 PM	#26
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,445 Karma: 59592133 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	^ That's for the Oasis 2, I see. [Two posts above.] Is it true that the battery area on the Oasis 3 is slightly deeper than the Oasis 2 in order to accommodate a slightly more powerful battery? (I wonder if the cover will fit fine on the Oasis 3.) Last edited by Dr. Drib; 12-06-2019 at 04:03 PM.

12-06-2019, 04:06 PM	#29
bookyboy Addict Posts: 311 Karma: 426284 Join Date: Oct 2019 Device: none	Right on. Cheers Last edited by bookyboy; 12-06-2019 at 04:10 PM.

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12-06-2019, 11:35 AM	#22
OtinG Old Gadget Guy Posts: 1,913 Karma: 6854865 Join Date: Jun 2018 Device: Oasis 3, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPad mini 6, iPad Air 2020, Alexa Devices	The PW's have awful screens. And the newer models are made too cheaply to have any quality. I prefer the Oasis and its large bevel on the side with the buttons so I can hold it easier. I wish they would actually make it thicker though with a larger battery. But the "thinner is better" crowd would have a cow if they did. I think a lot of older folks like me would prefer a thicker body so we could hold it more comfortably. Children's hands are stubby and I remember we had to use those fat pencils when I was in 1st grade because thin pencils were hard for us to hold. Well when you get older you start to need that again. Thin is an ugly word and concept to an older adult when it comes to objects that we need to hold and use.

12-06-2019, 03:49 PM	#24
pghaworth Fervent Pleasure Seeker Posts: 1,224 Karma: 712073 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Windmills of My Mind Device: Clara HD	@OtinG look what @bookyboy just posted! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...V?tag=mr060-20 his post with pictures is here. I already ordered one. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...7&postcount=38 pictures on his Oasis are here https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...1&postcount=40

12-06-2019, 03:56 PM	#25
bookyboy Addict Posts: 311 Karma: 426284 Join Date: Oct 2019 Device: none	I agree with you all about the thin aspect. I am one of these weirdos that would like a nice thick side that I could really get a good grip on. Thin may look good but it is totally non-ergonomic for me.

12-06-2019, 04:04 PM	#28
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,445 Karma: 59592133 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	^ I slightly edited some words on my post as you posted. I'm glad it fits the Oasis 3. Thanks.

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