Accessories Questions about Oasis Waterproof Covers

Robmonster · 10-31-2017, 05:50 AM

Morning all,

Does anyone know if the Oasis waterproof covers are held in place with magnets like the Voyage Origami covers?

I really like that Voyage cover and the ease of which I can gently push the Kindle out of it when I want a slightly lighter read. I'm hoping the new Oasis ones are the same. Does anyone know?

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trekk · 10-31-2017, 07:27 AM

There are magnets on the short side of the cover. You can click the Oasis in and just as simple pull it out, similar to the old Oasis with it's charging cover. There is a video on the Amazon Webside, where you can see how it works.

ElspethB · 10-31-2017, 03:23 PM

Just got my waterproof cover today. It's Indigo Blue and really quite pretty. My Oasis won't come until Thursday, but it was nice to get something on release day.

Robmonster · 10-31-2017, 04:56 PM

I wish they did the royal purple like on the voyage, but I went with the blue also.

Buran · 10-31-2017, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trekk

There are magnets on the short side of the cover. You can click the Oasis in and just as simple pull it out, similar to the old Oasis with it's charging cover. There is a video on the Amazon Webside, where you can see how it works.

Both parts have magnets, since that's how the front of the cover adheres to the front (screen side) of the Kindle when not in use. I've found that the magnets also act to hold the cover retracted while reading. That isn't the case (or, if it is, the effect is very weak) on the original Oasis charging cover.

93terp · 10-31-2017, 06:48 PM

Color me initially unimpressed with the "Standing" part of this cover's functionality. So far it's not very sturdy at all and the folding part of the cover wants to revert to a non-folding configuration when folded back in the standing position. Time will tell....

selianth · 10-31-2017, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 93terp

Color me initially unimpressed with the "Standing" part of this cover's functionality. So far it's not very sturdy at all and the folding part of the cover wants to revert to a non-folding configuration when folded back in the standing position. Time will tell....

Agreed, but I think it just needs some breaking in. The upper right corner of the cover likes to creep up above the device.. I found that the old Voyage Origami case did the same thing but not quite to this extent. Hopefully it will get better the more I use it.

Robmonster · 11-01-2017, 08:35 AM

Yes, it's nowhere near as good as the Origami case on the Voyage. Maybe it'll be beter after breaking in.

It's also designed as if you default to holding in your right hand, I tend to hold in my left which makes opening the cover feel odd as it's opening the 'wrong' way and the Amazon logo is upside down.

patrickt · 11-01-2017, 08:47 AM

And I hated the Voyage case. I got rid of my Voyage, skipped the Oasis with the power pack case, and am hoping the Oasis2 and case will be better. I should see later this week, or next week.

93terp · 11-01-2017, 01:49 PM

I have the Fintie origami case for my Voyage and to me the ability to fold & stand was perfectly implemented. I'm hoping they release one for the Oasis 2.

10-31-2017, 05:50 AM	#1
Robmonster Wizard! Posts: 250 Karma: 548228 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Device: Paperwhite, Voyage + Oasis2	Questions about Oasis Waterproof Covers Morning all, Does anyone know if the Oasis waterproof covers are held in place with magnets like the Voyage Origami covers? I really like that Voyage cover and the ease of which I can gently push the Kindle out of it when I want a slightly lighter read. I'm hoping the new Oasis ones are the same. Does anyone know? R Last edited by Robmonster; 10-31-2017 at 05:53 AM.

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10-31-2017, 07:27 AM	#2
trekk Terraner Posts: 522 Karma: 4207769 Join Date: Aug 2011 Device: Kobo Libra, Aura One, Kindle Oasis 1 & 2 ...	There are magnets on the short side of the cover. You can click the Oasis in and just as simple pull it out, similar to the old Oasis with it's charging cover. There is a video on the Amazon Webside, where you can see how it works.

10-31-2017, 03:23 PM	#3
ElspethB Passionate Reader Posts: 274 Karma: 1829152 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Central Jersey, USA Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, Kobo Clara HD, Fire HD 8, Voyage, Oasis 3, PW5	Just got my waterproof cover today. It's Indigo Blue and really quite pretty. My Oasis won't come until Thursday, but it was nice to get something on release day.

10-31-2017, 04:56 PM	#4
Robmonster Wizard! Posts: 250 Karma: 548228 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Device: Paperwhite, Voyage + Oasis2	I wish they did the royal purple like on the voyage, but I went with the blue also.

10-31-2017, 06:48 PM	#6
93terp Fear The Turtle! Posts: 866 Karma: 4035032 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Margaritaville Device: KV, Kobo Forma, Kobo A1LE, KO3, K3	Color me initially unimpressed with the "Standing" part of this cover's functionality. So far it's not very sturdy at all and the folding part of the cover wants to revert to a non-folding configuration when folded back in the standing position. Time will tell....

11-01-2017, 08:35 AM	#8
Robmonster Wizard! Posts: 250 Karma: 548228 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Device: Paperwhite, Voyage + Oasis2	Yes, it's nowhere near as good as the Origami case on the Voyage. Maybe it'll be beter after breaking in. It's also designed as if you default to holding in your right hand, I tend to hold in my left which makes opening the cover feel odd as it's opening the 'wrong' way and the Amazon logo is upside down.

11-01-2017, 08:47 AM	#9
patrickt Wizard Posts: 1,221 Karma: 8381518 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico Device: Paperwhite 4 X 2	And I hated the Voyage case. I got rid of my Voyage, skipped the Oasis with the power pack case, and am hoping the Oasis2 and case will be better. I should see later this week, or next week.

11-01-2017, 01:49 PM	#10
93terp Fear The Turtle! Posts: 866 Karma: 4035032 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Margaritaville Device: KV, Kobo Forma, Kobo A1LE, KO3, K3	I have the Fintie origami case for my Voyage and to me the ability to fold & stand was perfectly implemented. I'm hoping they release one for the Oasis 2.

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