New Kindle Paperwhite colored backs

[hleo12]

Seems like we're at least getting some spice on the paperwhites.

https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Paperw...09TMZKQR7?th=1

The 16gb and SE editions have 2 new colors. Agave (Sage), and Denim.

I hope we get them here too.

I would've liked if they also made the new colors available for the 8gb version as well.

[JSWolf]

Who makes the Kingle Paperwhite?

[JSWolf]

Colored backs are useless because they aren't seen using a case. Should be different color bezels.

[haertig]

Not everybody uses a case while reading. I carry my Kindle in a neoprene sleeve for protection, remove it from there, and read with it totally naked (the Kindle, not me! - although I might have to try that if bystanders around me keep talking and making noise when I'm reading)

[Quoth]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Who makes the Kingle Paperwhite?

Kris does.

[kyôdai]

There is also a new colour option for the fabric and leather cases. They now come in "Agave Green".

Although they are supposed to be the same colour, the fabric cover looks a quite a bit different. More grey instead of green.

-> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFBQMH3J?th=1

-> https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Paperw...dp/B0BFBSD9S3/

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by kyôdai

There is also a new colour option for the fabric and leather cases. They now come in "Agave Green".

Although they are supposed to be the same colour, the fabric cover looks a quite a bit different. More grey instead of green.

-> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFBQMH3J?th=1

-> https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Paperw...dp/B0BFBSD9S3/

These covers are rather expensive.

[Hollow Man]

I have the first generation Oasis, and have had it for over six years, so this is tempting, with the denim Signature being "only" $140 USD right now.

I do admit, however, that I like the design of my old Oasis, regardless of all its design flaws to keep the main battery in the cover. I especially like the physical buttons, the metal back, and the light weight when removed from its cover.

I've been waiting to see if they make a new Oasis or discontinue it. And with this Signature Paperwhite being over a year old, I'm hesitant about jumping ship to it right now. But...this price point is good.

Opinions?

[ZodWallop]

I wish they had gone full body on the colors like they did on the Basic. I think the denim Basic looks really nice.

[hleo12]

Originally Posted by Hollow Man

I've been waiting to see if they make a new Oasis or discontinue it. And with this Signature Paperwhite being over a year old, I'm hesitant about jumping ship to it right now. But...this price point is good.

Opinions?

The Oasis should've been updated right after the Basic, but we had the Scribe instead so who knows if there's even gonna be an Oasis at this point.

If we're going by the averages of release dates, the Paperwhite is due for a refresh next year. But we just had these new colors released so I doubt we'd get a new paperwhite so soon.

Honestly though, I think we're reaching a peak with e-readers. Even the Basic and the Paperwhite right now only have minimal differences. The Paperwhite being a year old doesn't really mean anything when it comes to e-readers.

Personally, unless you're really, really in love with the Oasis' form factor, it's hard to justify its price when the current Paperwhite exists.

[PredicateD]

Originally Posted by Hollow Man

I have the first generation Oasis, and have had it for over six years, so this is tempting, with the denim Signature being "only" $140 USD right now.

I do admit, however, that I like the design of my old Oasis, regardless of all its design flaws to keep the main battery in the cover. I especially like the physical buttons, the metal back, and the light weight when removed from its cover.

I've been waiting to see if they make a new Oasis or discontinue it. And with this Signature Paperwhite being over a year old, I'm hesitant about jumping ship to it right now. But...this price point is good.

Opinions?

While I agree that it's a pretty nice price for what you get, I'd personally hold off until I truly needed to replace my current kindle. Just my two cents.

[cgk]

just traded out my oasis for a green PW signature. It was my final usb-a device and so I gave up on waiting.

[rantanplan]

Originally Posted by cgk

just traded out my oasis for a green PW signature. It was my final usb-a device and so I gave up on waiting.

I'm probably going to do the same thing. I got rid of my Bose QC35 II and now only the Oasis is left with micro-USB connectors and I only have one charging cable that fits

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by cgk

just traded out my oasis for a green PW signature. It was my final usb-a device and so I gave up on waiting.

The Oasis uses micro-USB, not USB-A.

[DuckieTigger]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

The Oasis uses micro-USB, not USB-A.

Whatever it uses. It is old. Everybody understood what was meant. The micro-USB cable that fits the older models will have most likely a USB-A at the other end to stick into your charger. The USB-C to micro-USB cables are a lot less common, let alone the reversible micro-USB charging only cables.

ETA: there is nice cables that are USB-C to USB-C with optional (and removeable with scissors later) USB-A on one end and micro-USB adapters on the other. They would be a good stop-gap until all micro-USB devices died off and got replaced. (e.g. this cable on Amazon)