How comfortable are you finding the Oasis 2? - Page 4

Pjama · 12-19-2017, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jscris

Bestbuy online still has the leather saddle and a merlot open box.

I know, the leather saddle is in my basket!

Not sure whether I will be checking it out or not though.

Update: bought it!

Pjama · 12-19-2017, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by vrf

Unless you're using two hands, the other half of the Voyage weight hasn't gone anywhere. In fact, the wider the device is, the more you'd feel that other half in the hand you're using. (Imagine the cantilever effect of holding a thin wood board from one end)

And this is why the Oasis wins in the weight distribution department.

Yeah, I know that, and yet, it doesn't feel that way to me. Not my imagination, by the way, just that I perceive things differently from tiltowait...

tiltowait · 12-19-2017, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Pjama

Yeah, I know that, and yet, it doesn't feel that way to me. Not my imagination, by the way, just that I perceive things differently from tiltowait...

Shouldn’t having the weight mostly on the side you’re holding it on make it feel lighter? I’m sorry; I know this is probably treading into obnoxious territory, but not having held either Oasis, I’m pretty curious.

Derek87 · 12-20-2017, 02:35 PM

as a scientist/engineer, i am baffled why i didn't find the Oasis 2 comfortable, but i didn't. as has been stated, with the center of mass restring more firmly in ones hand, the net "moment/torque" on the hand should be less on the Oasis 2, and hence, it should be more comfortable.

yet, when i held the Oasis 2 (owned one for 1 week and recently tried it again at the store), it made my hand hurt in spite of the weight and distribution which should help with the net moment arm. my guess is that for whatever reason, the shape of the body and weight distribution causes me to grip the device awkwardly when lying on my back in bed. most certainly if i read sitting down, or even standing, the Oasis 2 is pretty comfortable to hold. yet, lying on my back in bed, i can much more comfortably hold the Voyage or PW forming an "L" with my thumb and forefinger.

even with my oasis 1, i am still finding that "L" formation with the case on is equally or maybe more comfortable than gripping the thick side of the ridiculously light Oasis 1 without a case. (i can do the L sort of thing without the case, but it doesn't feel as stable due to the thin edge)

tiltowait · 12-20-2017, 07:00 PM

It could be that a closed-fist grip is less comfortable over time than the "L wedge".

Well, I've ordered not a Kindle, but the new Nook, which also has a large bezel designed for gripping. I'm curious which holding method will be more comfortable.

HLS · 12-20-2017, 10:00 PM

I do not understand how cold is even an issue. All metal is cold. I do not notice it unless I leave the window open all day then it seems to get cold. I really like it if feels like reading a real book. I do not have issues at all as far as comfort but then again I have huge hands. I wonder if you can disable the screen rotation on it? It may make bed reading better if you lay on your side. Maybe get a "sleve" to store it in then maybe the metal will be less cold?

HLS · 12-20-2017, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiltowait

It could be that a closed-fist grip is less comfortable over time than the "L wedge".

Well, I've ordered not a Kindle, but the new Nook, which also has a large bezel designed for gripping. I'm curious which holding method will be more comfortable.

I like the nook glowlight 3. it is more comfortable

June · 12-21-2017, 02:05 PM

I have been using my Oasis 2 a few weeks now, really like it, it doesn’t feel any more heavy than the original Oasis. I have a GadgetGirl skin on it, for “traction”

ProDigit · 12-22-2017, 03:52 AM

I bet you, if they made the oasis with a plastic back, it would have not only cost less to make, but it would also have weighed less, and felt a lot warmer to the touch.

I dislike cold. My fingers get really cold quickly, and I prefer the natural feel of plastic, wood, or paper over metals.
The metal feel, is my personal ONLY reason, I'm not purchasing an Oasis.

Actually, I wouldn't have mind, if the screen could be even 0.5" bigger. My cellphone is 6", and it looks almost the same size.

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12-20-2017, 02:35 PM	#49
Derek87 Connoisseur Posts: 62 Karma: 10000 Join Date: Aug 2015 Device: Kindle PW3	as a scientist/engineer, i am baffled why i didn't find the Oasis 2 comfortable, but i didn't. as has been stated, with the center of mass restring more firmly in ones hand, the net "moment/torque" on the hand should be less on the Oasis 2, and hence, it should be more comfortable. yet, when i held the Oasis 2 (owned one for 1 week and recently tried it again at the store), it made my hand hurt in spite of the weight and distribution which should help with the net moment arm. my guess is that for whatever reason, the shape of the body and weight distribution causes me to grip the device awkwardly when lying on my back in bed. most certainly if i read sitting down, or even standing, the Oasis 2 is pretty comfortable to hold. yet, lying on my back in bed, i can much more comfortably hold the Voyage or PW forming an "L" with my thumb and forefinger. even with my oasis 1, i am still finding that "L" formation with the case on is equally or maybe more comfortable than gripping the thick side of the ridiculously light Oasis 1 without a case. (i can do the L sort of thing without the case, but it doesn't feel as stable due to the thin edge)

12-20-2017, 07:00 PM	#50
tiltowait Zealot Posts: 113 Karma: 89990 Join Date: Jun 2017 Device: Kobo Aura One	It could be that a closed-fist grip is less comfortable over time than the "L wedge". Well, I've ordered not a Kindle, but the new Nook, which also has a large bezel designed for gripping. I'm curious which holding method will be more comfortable.

12-20-2017, 10:00 PM	#51
HLS Wizard Posts: 2,132 Karma: 16342480 Join Date: May 2017 Device: Sage, Scribe, Boox Note 2 Plus, iPad Pros and Samsungs S6,S7,S8	I do not understand how cold is even an issue. All metal is cold. I do not notice it unless I leave the window open all day then it seems to get cold. I really like it if feels like reading a real book. I do not have issues at all as far as comfort but then again I have huge hands. I wonder if you can disable the screen rotation on it? It may make bed reading better if you lay on your side. Maybe get a "sleve" to store it in then maybe the metal will be less cold?

12-21-2017, 02:05 PM	#53
June Addict Posts: 306 Karma: 4508151 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Scandinavia Device: Kobo Libra, Oasis 1&2 and others	I have been using my Oasis 2 a few weeks now, really like it, it doesn’t feel any more heavy than the original Oasis. I have a GadgetGirl skin on it, for “traction”

12-22-2017, 03:52 AM	#54
ProDigit Karmaniac Posts: 2,553 Karma: 11499146 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami FL Device: PRS-505, Jetbook, + Mini, +Color, Astak Ez Reader Pro, PPW1, Aura H2O	I bet you, if they made the oasis with a plastic back, it would have not only cost less to make, but it would also have weighed less, and felt a lot warmer to the touch. I dislike cold. My fingers get really cold quickly, and I prefer the natural feel of plastic, wood, or paper over metals. The metal feel, is my personal ONLY reason, I'm not purchasing an Oasis. Actually, I wouldn't have mind, if the screen could be even 0.5" bigger. My cellphone is 6", and it looks almost the same size.

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