Got my new Oasis today, first impressions

[Skydog]

Originally Posted by Atunah

Thanks Harry. It does look nice and not too light. I just noticed that the merlot is out of stock in the US now. Sigh. So I might have just gotten that decision taken out of my hands.

I chose the saddle tan and it's a beautiful color, IMHO. The texture is wonderful, just very slightly similar to that of suede. Reminds me a bit of the Amazon vintage leather (brown bomber jacket-like) cover on my Voyage. Amazon really has produced some excellent covers.

Oh, and the KOA2 is wonderful too!

[Atunah]

Thanks for the cover reports. I just ordered the tan to get here on friday. Merlot was out of stock and I think I like the tan better anyway.

[Skydog]

Originally Posted by Atunah

Thanks for the cover reports. I just ordered the tan to get here on friday. Merlot was out of stock and I think I like the tan better anyway.

The website photos don't do it justice. It is even nicer.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Deskisamess

Here it is...

The screen is lovely, although the Paperwhite still looks fine. I do need to get a cover or put a grippy decal on the back of the Oasis if I’m going to use it naked. It’s slick.

Thanks. Looks nice and even without any blotches.

[Deskisamess]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Thanks. Looks nice and even without any blotches.

The screen is amazing. There are no shadows or cones, and I can’t tell where the light is coming from. I know the flush screen has something to do with that...

I posted this over on the Amazon Kindle Forum:

After using the new Oasis for a bit, I am thrilled. I’ve sent books to the device from MYCAD and I’ve emailed a book to check that method. The device is fast and responsive. Page turns are seamless. The way the back is designed with the thicker bit behind the buttons fits my hands well for holding one handed.

The menus seem well thought out and intuitive, (although I’ve used many devices and am not afraid to poke around). The screen is very crisp, the lights are extremely even. There are no cones or shadows, and the light adjustment is fast and easy.

The screen rotation seems to work perfectly, and rotates a full 180 degrees from portrait to portrait or landscape to landscape. I do wish there was a rotation lock, for those times I’m walking around with the device in my hand, to reduce battery use as it moves. But lack of a lock isn’t going to be a problem for me.

The new font controls are great, more sizes, and bold options. The screen invert option works well, although it won’t be something I use often. I know there are users who want that option, and they should be satisfied with how well it works. I also like the Display Size options that increase the text and images on the Home screen. This is a terrific improvement.

I never saw or used the first Oasis, but this one is a home run imo.

Adding...the only thing I miss from my Kobo is the screen swipe up/down to adjust the light. I keep doing it out of habit.

[Deskisamess]

Here is the screen inverted. The slight foggy look is from light reflection, the screen doesn’t look that way.

[Steve H]

Totally satisfied!
Lighting, size,quality, storage.

[geekaren]

Originally Posted by Deskisamess

Here is the screen inverted. The slight foggy look is from light reflection, the screen doesn’t look that way.

I wasn't interested in this feature until I saw your photo... looks really good. (Appreciate the photos you're posting!)

[Barty]

Originally Posted by Deskisamess

Here is the screen inverted. The slight foggy look is from light reflection, the screen doesn’t look that way.

Wow that looks nice.

I can feel the will slipping out of my body. Not to mention the $250+tax.

[badgoodDeb]

Originally Posted by Barty

Wow that looks nice.

I can feel the will slipping out of my body. Not to mention the $250+tax.

Uh, yeah. Ditto.

I may wait and see if my Oasis 1 can do the screen inversion once it gets the firmware upgrade. Sales language said that the original Oasis would get it too, as I understand it.

Trying to wait patiently ..... (no, I don't care enough to go looking for the update, as easy as I know that is.)

[Skydog]

I echo the comments from Deskisamess above. The screen is stunning, lighting is flawless, quality outstanding. It is fast and responsive with page turns and rotation. All the other settings descriptions have already been posted as a result of the recent firmware release.

For me, it is perfection. I could not be more pleased.

[vrf]

Anyone try sideloading an MP3 file yet?

[Buran]

Snapped a picture of reversed text for those who are curious. The photo earlier in the thread is from a directly-above view, so these were shot at an angle deliberately to represent looking at the Kindle while it sits on a table.

I had been expecting a slight border of light at the edge of the screen, but the black goes all the way to the edge. Perfect.

This will probably be most useful to me late at night. It's a shame there's no shortcut for it on the menu gear drop down. Sometimes I'm reading in the dark while lying in bed and I feel guilty for even the small amount of light the screen puts out at a low setting. This is perfect for that situation.

Images in thumbnails - ed.

Why yes, I do like thrillers.

I also have discovered that lifting the Kindle often pulls it out of the cover since the magnets adhering it to the back of the case are also adhering it to the folded-over front half of the cover. I can prevent it from happening by slipping my fingers under the front part of the cover and scooping it all up at once, but it'll take getting used to.

It's the Amazon water-safe blue fabric cover, though that's probably fairly clear from the picture. I doubt any third parties use that color yet.

[sendittome]

Anyone find a way to show battery percentage on the new oasis? I sure can't find it.

[Deskisamess]

Originally Posted by sendittome

Anyone find a way to show battery percentage on the new oasis? I sure can't find it.

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Mine has the percentage showing. I updated to the most current firmware.