Amazon - Kindle Oasis - 2016 - Walnut

Name: Amazon - Kindle Oasis - 2016 - Walnut
Brand: Amazon
SKU: 5234480
Rating: 4.6 (76 reviews)

Model: B00ZS0G0PG

SKU: 5234480

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Key Specs
- Screen Size: 6 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 300 pixels per inch
General
- Product Name: Kindle Oasis
- Brand: Amazon
- Model Number: B00ZS0G0PG
- Model Family: Amazon Kindle Oasis
- Year of Release: 2016
Display
- Screen Size: 6 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 300 pixels per inch
- Backlit Display: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the display in low-light conditions.)
- Screen Display: Black and white
- Glare-Free Screen: true
- Adjustable Brightness: true
- Adjustable Font Size: true
Compatibility
- Supported Media Formats: AZW, BMP, DOC, DOCX, GIF, HTML, JPG, MOBI, PDF, PNG, PRC, TXT
Other
- UPC: 848719082920

Experience calm with the Kindle Oasis. This ultra-slim device allows you to read books virtually anywhere thanks to the incredibly long battery life and the durable screen display, and the leather cover keeps it protected. Ten LEDs integrated into this Kindle Oasis let you read right into the night while you enjoy the glare-free screen.

The thinnest and lightest Kindle ever: Kindle Oasis is over 20% lighter and 30% thinner on average than any other Kindle.
Battery Life: A single charge lasts up to eight weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 10. Battery life will vary based on light and wireless usage.
Cloud Storage: Free cloud storage for all Amazon content.
300 ppi: High-resolution display with crisp, laser quality text. Reads like real paper without glare, even in direct sunlight.
Adjustable light: Evenly illuminates the screen for perfect reading anywhere, anytime.

Whats Included

Amazon Kindle Oasis
USB 2.0 charging cable
Quick Start Guide

Q: What makes the Oasis worth twice as much as the standard Kindle?

A: For me, it was the weight. I wanted it to be as light as possible and easy removal of the case. Taking my Paperwhite out of the case was a pain. The Paperwhite plus the Amazon leather case is $119.99 + $39.99 = $159.98 (full price) and the Oasis is $289.99, which includes the case. For me, the Oasis being lighter and easier to hold was worth the $130. I read enough for me to justify the additional cost for those added conveniences.

Q: Can Barnes 'n Noble books be downloaded on the Kindle Oasis? If so, how is it done and what device is needed to do this?

A: Brad's answer is correct, but true only for e-books that do not have DRM (digital rights management) software which most publishers insist on in the belief that it will prevent piracy. Most B&N ebooks (and ebooks sold anywhere else) have DRM. Calibre's program can reformat ebooks which can then be read on Kindles, but Calibre does not have software that will remove DRM.

Q: When are the other colors going to be available for preorder?

A: The other two colors are up now.

Q: What is the difference with a kindle that has wifi and 3G, vs a kindle with just wifi? Does the Oasis have both? And what is the advantage of having wifi with 3G?

A: 3G/4G is cell phone service only. WiFi is not cell phone service, it's a different wireless way to access a network or the internet.

Q: Can you read magazines on the kindle oasis ?

A: Yes, you can read magazines on the Kindle Oasis.

Q: does it have internet?

A: The Oasis connects to a WiFi router which may connect to the Internet. Or you can connect it to a PC with the included USB cable.

Q: How do I get a list of books to download and the cost? Does this include paperbacks?

A: There is no "list". Shop through Amazon, or go to bookbub.com. Tons of choices available. You can also go to your local library and wirelessly borrow from them.

Q: Can you play audio books on this device?

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Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the Kindle Oasis's lightweight design and long battery life, praising its ease of use and excellent screen quality, even in bright sunlight. Many appreciate the device's comfortable size and ergonomic design, making it ideal for extended reading sessions. The Oasis's superior screen is frequently highlighted for its clarity and readability.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome! I love it!
I own a Kindle HDX 8.9 and wanted something small and portable... WOW is all I can say when I got my hands on the Kindle Oasis ( Thank you Babes :) ). The Kindle Oasis is very tiny, portable & fits in about anything from a jeans back pockets to a very very small purse! The clarity of the screen is awesome. The touch of it works perfect! Very different than my HDX BUT I HIGHLY RECOMMEND it! A little more pricey than the paperwhite BUT this one already comes with the case and a built in battery in the case so you are set for long time reading & the price is fair since the others you would still have to buy a case for it! Keep in mind the case for the oasis is leather and you can choose from black, brown and red (red was my choice., which to me it's not red it's more of a wine red color) it's beautiful! Picture shows My Kindle Oasis in the middle of the IPhone 7 Plus (left) & Samsung S8+ (right) so you can get an idea on the size... it's super cute! It's tinier than the Kindle paperwhite!
This review is from Amazon - Kindle Oasis - 2016 - Merlot
Posted 8 years ago by ChiKali
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Reasons I Love My Kindle Oasis
Even when I’m outside in bright sunlight, the words of the book I’m reading are still crystal clear. That alone makes the Kindle Oasis worth what it cost me. The Kindle Oasis wakes up in just seconds, and any book I choose instantly opens, ready to be read. It is the perfect size and isn’t heavy or bulky. I really do read for hours at a time. Sometimes I pace the floor while I read. Sometimes I’m on my elliptical machine when I read. And sometimes I’m sitting down. No matter what I’m doing, the Kindle Oasis remains comfortable to hold, and it is always easy on my eyes. When I receive a book that is in PDF, most of the time I can enlarge the words. If it won’t allow me to enlarge the words, I can change the orientation of the page and the words are automatically larger. I am able to make notes on the book if needed, and I can highlight words and/or passages. My merlot leather cover is attractive. When I flip it open, it is just like opening the cover of a book. How to Make the Battery Last On the Kindle Oasis page, it says that its “dual-battery charging system delivers months of battery life.” This was a huge thing for me. Instead of having to charge my tablet almost every day, I would be able to read for months without charging the Kindle! Is this how my Oasis has performed? Well, not so much. There are conditions that have to be met for the charge on your Oasis to last for two months. First, you have to limit your reading to thirty minutes a day. That one is impossible for me. There are days that I am only able to read for thirty minutes, but they don’t occur very often. My Kindle goes everywhere with me, and I use just about every spare moment to read. Second, the wireless needs to be turned off. That one is easy to do but not always easy to remember. The only time the wireless needs to be on is to download one or more books. Third, this is based on your light setting at 10. That is way too low for me. I keep my light setting anywhere from 16 to 18. I don’t limit my reading to thirty minutes a day, and I try to remember to keep my wireless turned off. My light setting is kept anywhere from 16 to 18, and I put my Kindle to sleep the second I’m done reading. So how long does a single charge last me? Ten days is the longest a charge has lasted me so far, but it would have kept a charge for several more days if I had remembered to turn my wireless off. Once I succeed in keeping my wireless off, I will let you know how long the charge lasts. Now, I don’t plug it in to charge as soon as the charge on the cover gets low. I allow my cover charge to go as low as it will possibly go and then the Kindle battery will start to drain since it can no longer charge from the cover. I allow it to drain down to about 50% before I plug the cover and Kindle into my computer to charge. The one thing that surprised me was that everything on the Oasis is in black and white. For some reason, I thought that maybe the book covers would appear in color. But since I bought the Oasis to read books on, color isn’t needed. Special offers do appear on my screen but only when my Kindle is going to sleep or waking up. They aren’t a distraction, and to be honest, they are kind of fun to look at. You can pay a higher price so they won’t appear on your Kindle if you would rather not see them. I asked myself some questions once I had my Kindle and knew just how it worked. If I had known before I bought my Kindle Oasis that the charge wouldn’t last for months, would I still have bought it? Yes, I would have. If I had known that everything would appear in black and white, would I still have bought it? Yes, I would have.
This review is from Amazon - Kindle Oasis - 2016 - Merlot
Posted 9 years ago by ljbinion
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The reviews are right-this is the best Kindle ever
I have used Kindle e-readers since Amazon introduced them years ago. All are good products and each new model has been a worthwhile upgrade. The Oasis is no exception, even from the highly touted Voyage model. It is expensive but the lightweight design, improved backlighting and battery cover are worth the additional expense for someone who reads frequently. This is definitely a good investment!
Posted 9 years ago by rlmgolfer