07-01-2020, 11:05 AM | #31 | |
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For me the worst kindle is the Kindle 10 because randomly it won't respond to page presses. Never had a problem like that with any other Kindle model. It seems like if you buy a Kindle or a Kobo at launch you're running more of a risk of a lottery with issues. |
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07-01-2020, 01:15 PM | #32 |
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07-01-2020, 01:21 PM | #33 | |
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07-01-2020, 01:22 PM | #34 |
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Well, even better news. I don't have prime on my personal account, but use it for the payment plan option. I used the free shipping option that said will be here Sunday. Just got a text from amazon auto-system that said it should now be here tomorrow. Can't wait! Right in time for holiday weekend too.
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07-01-2020, 01:32 PM | #35 | |
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Most people don't get as anal as I do on naming. I do like the word Oasis in itself so may not change it much. Definitely a first-world problem type of issue. |
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07-01-2020, 01:57 PM | #36 | |
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Rubaksa Tulufan Timia Siwa Chebika All well-known oases. I'm sure many more examples can be found by digging a little. From the fantasy series "Wheel of Time": Sulara Chaendaer (well, that's a mountain, not exactly an oasis) Last edited by Sirtel; 07-01-2020 at 02:02 PM. |
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07-01-2020, 02:24 PM | #37 |
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I associate genie with the Sahara, but ifrit is another possibility. Ifrits are evil, but then so are these newfangled electronic devices.
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07-01-2020, 02:41 PM | #38 | |
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07-01-2020, 05:17 PM | #39 |
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Hm, I like the idea of naming it after an Oasis. I will think about it and see what sticks out for me. Thanks for the suggestions
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07-01-2020, 05:18 PM | #40 |
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07-01-2020, 05:19 PM | #41 |
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07-01-2020, 07:22 PM | #42 | |
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The fire has the WORST implementation of color temp adjustment that I've ever seen on any device -- BY FAR. I can't speak for the Oasis, but I love having the color temp adjustment on my Clara -- it's the primary reason why I switched, and I don't regret it at all. |
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07-01-2020, 09:38 PM | #43 |
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07-01-2020, 10:08 PM | #44 |
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07-02-2020, 12:25 AM | #45 |
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I just ordered an Oasis. I like my Kobo Aura One, have had it since 2016 when it first came out & I will continue to use the Kobo for library books. (Love the integrated Overdrive feature and with recent updates it even alerts me if the wi-fi is on that I have a book ready to download from the library)
The need to download e-books from another source, that is less complicated with a kindle has prompted this. Luckily, I had a good amount of Amazon gift cards so was able to get the Oasis at reasonable cost. I decided on the Oasis over the PW because I'm used a bigger screen, I am used to the night feature on the KOBO and I do like simple turn buttons. Paperbackstash, I hope we both have a good Oasis experience. |
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