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Old 04-25-2016, 04:05 PM   #106
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Anyone had a shipping notice from Amazon yet? I'm still stuck at "We've got your order/Will dispatch 25 Apr" for my order on the UK store.
Mine just changed from "Being Shipped Today" to "Shipped", with an actual tracking number saying the package has left Amazon. Also got the shipping confirmation email. So it does seem I will get it on Wednesday. Can't wait to get my hands on it!
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Len Edgerly, got his and posted an unboxing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuUy315Q_bk
Thanks for the link tovare ! The Oasis screen definitely looks brighter when compared to the Voyage. So those extra lights do make a difference. Looking forward to the next video by Len, when he compares them in more depth. Also when everyone who bought an Oasis has them and can tell us how they like them too
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I am curious to hear whether the firmware shipped with the Oasis is any different from the most recent firmware (5.7.4) of other recent Kindle models. (Other than those features related to the new hardware.)
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I'm guessing the reviews will hit the interwebs tomorrow. Mine won't be here until the 4th given my cover choice, but at least I'll get a chance to see the reviews.
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Old 04-25-2016, 10:55 PM   #110
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Great! Mine is still at preparing for shipment, but I think we're going to get it Wed.
Mine says "preparing for shipment," too. I hope that means it's still on track for Wednesday delivery.

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I am curious to hear whether the firmware shipped with the Oasis is any different from the most recent firmware (5.7.4) of other recent Kindle models. (Other than those features related to the new hardware.)
Digital Reader is reporting that the Emberly font, currently seen on the home screen, will be available as a font-choice for book-reading on the Oasis.
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Old 04-25-2016, 11:27 PM   #111
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Mine says "preparing for shipment," too. I hope that means it's still on track for Wednesday delivery.
I was hoping to see it move to "shipped" by now too. I hope the website info is just delayed and the Oasis has shipped. I didn't think that they charged your credit card until the item ships. I know with Apple launches people have reported that their order still says preparing for shipment after it has actually arrived. I wouldn't think that Best Buy is so bogged down with Oasis orders that the website info can't keep up.
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My Best Buy order was placed 4/15 at 9:30 AM, it shipped earlier today and is now in transit to Vernon, Ca. Then should be here in central Ca. Wed. About 10:30 AM. ��
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Does it say how Best Buy is shipping? UPS Ground or UPS 2nd Day Air? Also can you tell where it's shipping from?
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Old 04-26-2016, 02:19 AM   #114
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My Oasis was just charged last night, and is showing as preparing for shipment at Amazon.de (German store)
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Old 04-26-2016, 06:43 AM   #115
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Mine says "preparing for shipment," too. I hope that means it's still on track for Wednesday delivery.



Digital Reader is reporting that the Emberly font, currently seen on the home screen, will be available as a font-choice for book-reading on the Oasis.
lesen.net has photo confirmation:
http://www.lesen.net/ereader/amazon-...e-oasis-26149/
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It is interesting that the photo in that article also shows the elimination of the OpenDyslexic font.

I may be grasping at straws here, but I still think that may be a screen shot of pre-release firmware and not reflect the shipping version.
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I was hoping to see it move to "shipped" by now too. I hope the website info is just delayed and the Oasis has shipped. I didn't think that they charged your credit card until the item ships. I know with Apple launches people have reported that their order still says preparing for shipment after it has actually arrived. I wouldn't think that Best Buy is so bogged down with Oasis orders that the website info can't keep up.
The best buy order confirmation email says your card will be charged when the order shipped. Mine still says preparing for shipping but my credit card was charged yesterday so I'm assuming it shipped and the website hasn't updated yet for some reason. I'm going to get tracking info today.
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It is interesting that the photo in that article also shows the elimination of the OpenDyslexic font.

I may be grasping at straws here, but I still think that may be a screen shot of pre-release firmware and not reflect the shipping version.
The firmware number is lower than what's currently on the Paperwhite, yes.

But I wouldn't expect Amazon to remove the Ember font option.
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Here's a review of the Oasis from the Guardian website. Much of this is a general review of the kindle software, but never mind. And they compare it to the Paperwhite rather than the Voyage.

Anyway, they love it.

https://www.theguardian.com/technolo...uxury-e-reader
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