32 GB Kindle Oasis (new) $170 on Woot

rcentros · 03-25-2021, 09:26 PM

These are brand new with Amazon's normal 1 year warranty.

EDIT: This is the 9th generation (previous, non-warm light) Oasis. Not the newest 10th generation.

https://computers.woot.com/offers/am...f=w_cnt_wp_2_1

(This was in the Voyage thread, but I thought folks looking for an Oasis might not see it there.)

They also have the WiFi + Cellular version for $20 more — $190.

https://computers.woot.com/offers/am...f=w_cnt_wp_2_2

Quoth · 03-26-2021, 12:07 PM

Except in many countries it should be 2 years minimum by law.

Also Woot *IS* Amazon.

Dr. Drib · 03-26-2021, 12:51 PM

ALWAYS REMEMBER AND NEVER FORGET:

No more than 100 units per customer on the non-cellular unit!

rcentros · 03-26-2021, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quoth

Except in many countries it should be 2 years minimum by law.

Not in the United States. I look at it this way... as long as you know what the terms of the warranty are — going in — you're free to accept or reject the product on those terms.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quoth

Also Woot *IS* Amazon.

Woot is owned by Amazon, but they very rarely (this may be the first time) sell Kindles with Amazon warranties. They normally sell them with a "Woot 90 day warranty." As far as I know, providing the Amazon warranty with these Oases is new and unique.

rcentros · 03-26-2021, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

ALWAYS REMEMBER AND NEVER FORGET:

No more than 100 units per customer on the non-cellular unit!

I saw that... if I had an extra 17,000 dollars lying around free I would put it to the test.

silverraven · 03-26-2021, 05:24 PM

So, since I have an itchy trigger finger, is this the one with the lousy battery life?

issybird · 03-26-2021, 05:52 PM

^^Yes.

silverraven · 03-26-2021, 06:31 PM

Think I will pass then. I love my Voyage and battery is still great.
Thanks for saving me money!
S

j.p.s · 03-26-2021, 07:31 PM

Oasis 2 battery charge life was never great, especially if you read more than 1 session per day separated by 30 minutes or more, but anyone buying one should make sure it doesn't update to 5.13.x

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=335150

It does have really good to great battery charge life if you frequently go days without turning it on, since it hibernates. It can go weeks or months with only a few percent loss. Hibernating and waking up use a significant amount of battery, but nothing compared to whatever nasty bug is in 5.13.x

rcentros · 03-27-2021, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverraven

So, since I have an itchy trigger finger, is this the one with the lousy battery life?

Quote:

Originally Posted by issybird

^^Yes.

Did they fix that with the Oasis 3? Or does it also have a poor battery life?

j.p.s · 03-27-2021, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcentros

Did they fix that with the Oasis 3? Or does it also have a poor battery life?

The Oasis 2 battery life is only poor for certain use cases. One reason it is less than prior kindles is its small battery. The Oasis 3 battery is slightly larger, but still small. The warm light feature on the Oasis 3 might make it even worse than the Oasis 2, depending on the setting. Of course, the warm light feature could be kept off if its benefits are less important than battery life.

In any case, 5.13.x probably sucks the battery dry on the Oasis 3 as well as the Oasis 2.

I bought a new Oasis 3 at Best Buy this week and it came with 5.12.4

Oh, and auto update on 5.12.x is hard to block unless the kindle has been jailbroken. I think that with the 5.13.x fiasco, ability to block auto update is one of the best reasons to jailbreak.

5.13.x Kindle Oasis Extreme Battery Drain thread:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=335150

Dr. Drib · 03-27-2021, 06:40 PM

^ I've had no problems with battery life on my Oasis 3.

Skydog · 03-28-2021, 01:55 PM

+1. No problem whatsoever with the battery on my Oasis 3. Works fine, lasts a long time.

Prestidigitweeze · 03-28-2021, 02:30 PM

I've been considering the "international" Oasis 2 for a few days now, but members keep making compelling arguments for the Oasis 3.

I can't look at ads and 32GB is preferable, all of which makes the 3 a tad expensive for my secondhand blood. Is anyone actually happy with their Oasis 2? You people are making me nervous!

j.p.s · 03-28-2021, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prestidigitweeze

I've been considering the "international" Oasis 2 for a few days now, but members keep making compelling arguments for the Oasis 3.

I can't look at ads and 32GB is preferable, all of which makes the 3 a tad expensive for my secondhand blood. Is anyone actually happy with their Oasis 2? You people are making me nervous!

I am mostly OK with the battery charge life on my Oasis 2 with no significant complaints battery wise. But I keep wifi off, light low or off, am not running 5.13.x, and only use it once or twice per day.

03-25-2021, 09:26 PM	#1
rcentros eReader Wrangler Posts: 7,443 Karma: 48453105 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Boise, ID Device: PB HD3, GL3, Tolino Vision 4, Voyage, Clara HD	32 GB Kindle Oasis (new) $170 on Woot These are brand new with Amazon's normal 1 year warranty. EDIT: This is the 9th generation (previous, non-warm light) Oasis. Not the newest 10th generation. https://computers.woot.com/offers/am...f=w_cnt_wp_2_1 (This was in the Voyage thread, but I thought folks looking for an Oasis might not see it there.) They also have the WiFi + Cellular version for $20 more — $190. https://computers.woot.com/offers/am...f=w_cnt_wp_2_2 Last edited by rcentros; 03-25-2021 at 11:41 PM.

03-27-2021, 06:40 PM	#12
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,748 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	^ I've had no problems with battery life on my Oasis 3. Last edited by Dr. Drib; 03-28-2021 at 02:18 PM. Reason: 'have' to 'had'

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Quoth the rook, bossing Never. Posts: 11,166 Karma: 85874891 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Ireland Device: All 4 Kinds: epub eink, Kindle, android eink, NxtPaper11	Except in many countries it should be 2 years minimum by law. Also Woot IS Amazon.

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Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,748 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	ALWAYS REMEMBER AND NEVER FORGET: No more than 100 units per customer on the non-cellular unit!

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issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 20,233 Karma: 222235366 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: H2O, Aura One, PW5	^^Yes.

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silverraven Guru Posts: 967 Karma: 3438612 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle 4NTB x 4	Think I will pass then. I love my Voyage and battery is still great. Thanks for saving me money! S

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j.p.s Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,285 Karma: 98804578 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: pb360	Oasis 2 battery charge life was never great, especially if you read more than 1 session per day separated by 30 minutes or more, but anyone buying one should make sure it doesn't update to 5.13.x https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=335150 It does have really good to great battery charge life if you frequently go days without turning it on, since it hibernates. It can go weeks or months with only a few percent loss. Hibernating and waking up use a significant amount of battery, but nothing compared to whatever nasty bug is in 5.13.x

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Prestidigitweeze Fledgling Demagogue Posts: 2,384 Karma: 31132263 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: White Plains Device: Clara HD; Oasis 2; Aura HD; iPad Air; PRS-350; Galaxy S7.	I've been considering the "international" Oasis 2 for a few days now, but members keep making compelling arguments for the Oasis 3. I can't look at ads and 32GB is preferable, all of which makes the 3 a tad expensive for my secondhand blood. Is anyone actually happy with their Oasis 2? You people are making me nervous!

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