Kindle Oasis 2021?

applesauce · 10-11-2021, 01:37 AM

When I purchased my Kindle Oasis 2019 I hated the thought of its strange physical shape. But I have to say I was 100% in love with it within 24 hours.

I am rather torn now with the release of the new Paperwhites, especially the Qi capabilities. The price point is amazing as well compared to the Oasis.

My kindle collection is growing, I tend to now just keep 1 spare and give away others. So before I jump and buy the new Paperwhite any talk of a new Oasis? or is it going the way of the Voyage?

Any thoughts welcome

Canis_lupus · 10-11-2021, 03:48 AM

Only Amazon knows the future of the Oasis.

My guess is it will be updated and get wireless charging and USB-C. I also think it will have a larger screen to differentiate it from the new Paperwhites.

Sirtel · 10-11-2021, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Canis_lupus

Only Amazon knows the future of the Oasis.

My guess is it will be updated and get wireless charging and USB-C. I also think it will have a larger screen to differentiate it from the new Paperwhites.

I'm inclined to think the same, but probably not this year.

Dr. Drib · 10-11-2021, 09:16 AM

If Amazon views buttons as a premium feature, then I can see them positioning a new Kindle Oasis 4 with a slightly larger screen, for release in 2022. A USB-C, along with wireless charging, and 32gigs standard would do it. I currently own an Oasis 3. Also, I have a Noreve cover - expensive and beautiful.

The Oasis 3 and the Noreve cover are the love of my life, both cherished partners held tight to my chest in night's fuliginous darkness, as crickets sing and shadows dance. Sometimes, while reading a good horror story (The Shadows, by Alex North), I can almost hear their tiny screams of terror as something bites into tough chitin, penetrating stridulatory organs with sharp teeth.

"Listen to them. Children of the night, what music they make!"

Paperbackstash · 10-11-2021, 09:22 AM

I don't recall them releasing two of their major e-ink devices before in the same year, and I'm sure it would have been announced by now, so I'm thinking either 2022 or maybe even 2023.

applesauce · 10-12-2021, 10:47 PM

Thank you everybody for all your insights. I think I will hold off for a little bit then. A chance of a bigger screen and keeping the weird shape I now love seems well worth it.

Albertino · 11-02-2021, 04:37 PM

Even if the size is the same, just reducing the bezels would do the trick, it would look amazing!

Kaysclie · 11-02-2021, 04:49 PM

I have an Oasis 2 and although I really do like it, I do not love it. I almost upgraded to the Oasis 3, but am holding out for a larger screen. 8 inch does it for me, so I will wait for the possible Oasis 4. Then I might find love.

Josieb1 · 11-02-2021, 05:33 PM

I’ve just sold my Oasis 2 and a PW4. I’m also trading in an old Kindle Touch, so, hopefully, if Amazon ever process my Trade In order and give me the 20% off a new Kindle I can get the Oasis 3 for nothing. That’s the plan anyway. I wanted the 3 as I want the warm light feature.

Albertino · 11-02-2021, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Albertino

Even if the size is the same, just reducing the bezels would do the trick, it would look amazing!

This is what I was talking about...

SCION · 11-02-2021, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Albertino

This is what I was talking about...

That would be VERY nice.

Dr. Drib · 11-02-2021, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Albertino

This is what I was talking about...

My opinion is that it looks kind of ugly and non-functional. The bezels are too narrow for my taste.

BenG · 11-02-2021, 08:33 PM

I would like a 6" Oasis like the original but with a better solution for the battery.

Barty · 11-02-2021, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

My opinion is that it looks kind of ugly and non-functional. The bezels are too narrow for my taste.

The point of the oasis is you hold it by the wide side, right?

I would like the thin bezels. I'm guessing they haven't done it because it makes the screen too fragile

ReedReadRed · 11-02-2021, 10:23 PM

I'm hoping that when they do they'll still have one with cellular and it will be 5G compatible.

10-11-2021, 01:37 AM	#1
applesauce Addict Posts: 385 Karma: 3553492 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Perth Western Australia Device: kindle oasis	Kindle Oasis 2021? When I purchased my Kindle Oasis 2019 I hated the thought of its strange physical shape. But I have to say I was 100% in love with it within 24 hours. I am rather torn now with the release of the new Paperwhites, especially the Qi capabilities. The price point is amazing as well compared to the Oasis. My kindle collection is growing, I tend to now just keep 1 spare and give away others. So before I jump and buy the new Paperwhite any talk of a new Oasis? or is it going the way of the Voyage? Any thoughts welcome

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Canis_lupus Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 21212 Join Date: Sep 2021 Device: K2, K3, Touch, K5B, Voyage, PW4, Oasis 1, 2 & 3, PW5	Only Amazon knows the future of the Oasis. My guess is it will be updated and get wireless charging and USB-C. I also think it will have a larger screen to differentiate it from the new Paperwhites.

10-11-2021, 09:16 AM	#4
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,743 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	If Amazon views buttons as a premium feature, then I can see them positioning a new Kindle Oasis 4 with a slightly larger screen, for release in 2022. A USB-C, along with wireless charging, and 32gigs standard would do it. I currently own an Oasis 3. Also, I have a Noreve cover - expensive and beautiful. The Oasis 3 and the Noreve cover are the love of my life, both cherished partners held tight to my chest in night's fuliginous darkness, as crickets sing and shadows dance. Sometimes, while reading a good horror story (The Shadows, by Alex North), I can almost hear their tiny screams of terror as something bites into tough chitin, penetrating stridulatory organs with sharp teeth. "Listen to them. Children of the night, what music they make!"

10-11-2021, 09:22 AM	#5
Paperbackstash Wizard Posts: 1,592 Karma: 20086276 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Central Florida Device: Oasis 3, PW 3, 4, 5, Fire HD 2012, Fire HD 8 (8th Gen)	I don't recall them releasing two of their major e-ink devices before in the same year, and I'm sure it would have been announced by now, so I'm thinking either 2022 or maybe even 2023.

10-12-2021, 10:47 PM	#6
applesauce Addict Posts: 385 Karma: 3553492 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Perth Western Australia Device: kindle oasis	Thank you everybody for all your insights. I think I will hold off for a little bit then. A chance of a bigger screen and keeping the weird shape I now love seems well worth it.

11-02-2021, 04:37 PM	#7
Albertino Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2021 Device: Kindle Oasis 3 - 32GB	Even if the size is the same, just reducing the bezels would do the trick, it would look amazing!

11-02-2021, 04:49 PM	#8
Kaysclie Addict Posts: 329 Karma: 265272 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: sunny Florida Device: Forma, Aura One,Ipad Pro 10.5, Oasis 3	I have an Oasis 2 and although I really do like it, I do not love it. I almost upgraded to the Oasis 3, but am holding out for a larger screen. 8 inch does it for me, so I will wait for the possible Oasis 4. Then I might find love.

11-02-2021, 05:33 PM	#9
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,009 Karma: 18018738 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kobo Forma, Libra2, Clara 2e, Kindle PW SE & Kindle 2022	I’ve just sold my Oasis 2 and a PW4. I’m also trading in an old Kindle Touch, so, hopefully, if Amazon ever process my Trade In order and give me the 20% off a new Kindle I can get the Oasis 3 for nothing. That’s the plan anyway. I wanted the 3 as I want the warm light feature.

11-02-2021, 08:33 PM	#13
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,729 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	I would like a 6" Oasis like the original but with a better solution for the battery.

11-02-2021, 10:23 PM	#15
ReedReadRed Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2021 Device: Oasis 9 LTE	I'm hoping that when they do they'll still have one with cellular and it will be 5G compatible.