12-12-2018, 06:24 PM | #1 |
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Which one should I get?
I have a Paperwhite 3 and like it. I noticed that the Paperwhite 4 came out and I’m wondering if it’s worth the upgrade. Should I just bite the bullet and get the Oasis? I’d keep the Paperwhite I have for traveling and work..
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12-12-2018, 06:27 PM | #2 | |
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Since you list a Kobo device, I'm going to suggest the H2O2 - 6.8 inches vs 7 for the Oasis, at only 2/3 the price. I love mine and think it's the sweet spot for price, size and performance. Or, if bigger is better for you, for around 10% more than the Oasis, the new Forma - physical page buttons and 8 full inches. |
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12-12-2018, 07:04 PM | #3 |
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I have the Paperwhite 3 and the Paperwhite 4. I'm not sure I have much preference for one over the other. I do prefer the raised bezel of the Paperwhite 3. It makes it a bit easier to hold it without accidentally turning a page. But that's a very small difference. I like them about equally well.
I haven't seen an Oasis so I can't really comment on that. I'm not tempted by the larger screen. If anything I'd prefer a smaller screen. Barry |
12-12-2018, 07:46 PM | #4 |
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There have been a few complaints from owners of the Paperwhite 4 regarding washed-out text. Apparently there's an extra layer of screen which is thought to create this effect. If your Paperwhite 3 is working well, consider if you really need another reader.
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12-13-2018, 12:45 AM | #5 |
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Personally I don't think the PW4 is worth the upgrade, particularly because the screen hasn't improved at all. I'd get the Oasis, if you have money to burn.
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12-13-2018, 02:59 AM | #6 |
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The Oasis is a great reader - my favourite Kindle by a considerable margin - but one thing to consider is that it's considerably larger than the PW and almost square in shape due to the page turn buttons at the side. No problem if you read at home, or carry it around in a bag, but you can't put it in a normal-size pocket.
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12-14-2018, 11:34 AM | #7 | |
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I've not been interested in Kindles before, but the Paperwhite 4 does look very nice. To me, the main appeals are the waterproofing and extra storage. If neither of those is a high priority to you, you should probably just stick with the 3 or look at the Kobo, since the H2O2 has both of the new features the 4 has, plus a larger screen and color-changing front light. It seems like it would feel like more of an upgrade from the 3 Last edited by ZodWallop; 12-14-2018 at 11:37 AM. |
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12-18-2018, 02:08 PM | #8 |
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My PW3 works well, I don't need to upgrade to a PW4 (OK it is lighter and impermeable but no really different), In July I bought a Kobo Aura One because of the 7.8" screen. If there had been a 7.8" kindle, I would have bought it. If You want to remain in the Amazon's ambient You can buy an Oasis and use PW3 when te new reader is too large to take it with You.
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12-21-2018, 03:23 AM | #10 |
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12-21-2018, 03:28 PM | #11 |
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That's true. I never really think about that much as I don't own enough ebooks (altogether) to fill up my original Kindle 4 (no touch). But I can see where that would be an important consideration for those who have a big collection of eBooks and want to carry them wherever they go.
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12-21-2018, 07:01 PM | #12 | |
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12-21-2018, 07:54 PM | #13 |
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Likewise. As my Kobo library grows and the 1Gb = 1000 books rule of thumb holds good, I know I will never get the 6500 books needed to fill the available space on my device. I imagine it's different for those who read manga or comics,, but if it's all ebooks, I'd wonder how well the processor in most ereaders would cope with 30K books to handle
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12-24-2018, 02:15 PM | #15 | |
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