Amazon - Kindle Oasis E-reader - 7" High-Resolution Display (300 ppi), Waterproof, Built-In Audible, 8GB, Wi-Fi - Black and silver

With the Oasis, Amazon has addressed nearly every complaint I have ever had with the Kindle line. * The front lighting is excellent and with 12 LEDs, very uniform * A 300dpi 7" display panel gives great text sharpness and allows for more words on every screen * Amazon recently added additional font sizes so I no longer have to choose between one size being too small and the next one up being too large * You can now add your own fonts if you want * 8GB minimum storage instead of 2-4GB in other models, means I can spend more time reading and less time worrying about managing the space on my device * Physical buttons are back * BT audio support for text-to-speech. I still know at least one Kindle Keyboard holdout specifically because it was the last model to have integrated speakers. While BT audio isn't quite as nice as an integrated solution, it's a reasonable compromise. * The processor used in the Oasis is designed specifically for use with e-ink displays so the number of times the software has to fully refresh the screen is reduced even more There are a couple minor issues I have with it, but nothing I can't live with. * Only one set of page turn buttons, so if you get tired of holding it with one hand, you have to turn the entire device around which can make it a little hard to find your place again. * Battery life is not up to par with older models with larger batteries, and unlike the previous Oasis model, you can't add a secondary battery via a cover. You'll probably be charging it around once a week instead of once every couple of weeks with older models. * Still no support for unencrypted ePubs -- they added support for user fonts, which everyone would have said was never going to happen until it did, so maybe one of these days... * Amazon seems to have added a "deep sleep" mode so you'll see a "waking up" message on the bottom if you haven't used it in a while, and it adds a couple extra seconds to being able to start reading. All in all, it's an excellent e-reader.

This is an improved version of the Kindle Oasis. I owned the previous model with the Merlot charging cover. When Amazon announced the newer edition that was water resistant and larger screen, I jumped at the opportunity. I have owned almost all Kindle e-readers: the Paperwhite, Voyage, Fire, and the Oasis. This is my favorite because of how it is ergonomically better for my hand. It comes with a Graphite Aluminum body and does not require the cover to charge it. The battery is now encased in the Oasis itself and you can buy the cover separately. At the time I purchased it, there was an apparent recall on the covers and no one was selling it. The few that were available online were ridiculously overpriced. I found an Amazon Kiosk in a mall nearby and they had the cases. I purchased the Charcoal Fabric one because it was water-resistant (as is the Kindle itself). What is another great selling feature is the addition of connecting your Kindle to a Bluetooth headset and can now listen to your Audible books. Also the 7 inch screen size is a welcomed addition and now rivals the Paperwhite in reading screen. I felt that the previous model was on the smaller side and it would slip out of my hand easily. I recommend getting either the case or a Tempered glass screen protector. I've noticed a small problem with the cases is the magnet on the Kindle is not as strong as the previous model. The case has a nasty tendency of just disconnecting from the Kindle. This was also true on the previous model. Amazon needs to improve this with either stronger magnets or more of them. This is definitely the best e-book reader out there. It is on the costly side at $249.99.

The Kindle Oasis is a great e-Reader. I recommend it unconditionally, but with one caveat. It is designed to be held in your hand in a particular way. Whether you like holding it that way, or whether you like the way a Kindle Paperwhite is held, is a matter of personal preference. My wife and son like the Oasis better. I like the way I can hold the latest Paperwhite better. Considering the price difference between the two and the feature improvements in the latest Paperwhite, it may be worthwhile going to the store and actually holding both types of Kindles before choosing. The type of reading you plan to do may impact the amount of storage you choose to get. The smaller amount will be ample for most readers. Someone planning to store a lot of graphic material such as graphic novels, and perhaps someone planning to store a lot of audible material, however, might want to assess their needs before making a decision. The reading experience is great and comes as close to reading a paper book as I have found. Battery life is great, visibility excellent indoors or out, the backlight makes reading in bed great, and the water resistance means you can take it places you could not risk in the past. I love having my Kindle on long flights.

The new Oasis (Oasis 2?) is larger than the previous version: a seven inch display as compared to a six inch one. It feels slightly heavier than the first Oasis, but its weight is certainly not an issue for reading with it. The adaptable lighting works as advertised. Text is very crisp, as one would expect, and contrast is good. The aluminum back feels a little cold when I first take it, so I bought a cover and placed the Oasis in the cover so that it's more comfortable to hold. I bought the 8 gb version, which is plenty of storage for my purposes. I have not tried audiobooks on my Oasis yet. The only real con with this new Oasis is the battery life. The battery is actually smaller than the one in the Paperwhite, and so battery life is nowhere near as good as with the Paperwhite - and that's without using the audio function. That's not a big deal for me, as I rarely read outside (not in winter, anyway!) and so I'm usually near some electrical outlet. Still, once I adjusted to the larger device/display, I grew to like this Oasis a lot. I can readily recommend it - unless you need very good battery life. Then look elsewhere.

This is my third Kindle and by far the best I've ever owned. Two things immediately appealed to me and made me want to upgrade from my Paperwhite: the larger screen size and the page turning buttons. I missed the buttons from my original Kindle keyboard. Having actual buttons makes it a much better experience as I can easily turn pages while reading in bed without using a second hand to push the screen to turn the page. The larger screen size also improves the reading experience and makes pictures much better to look at since they can be enlarged to fit the screen. Battery life on mine has been more than acceptable. I read about 30 minutes/day and I charge my Oasis about every 5 weeks. I do have Bluetooth turned off which I know improves battery life. Others have complained about the short battery life, but they never indicate how long they're reading before they need to charge. Don't let other's complaints about battery life dissuade you from getting this e-reader.

I've always been a fan of the Kindle, ever since the first one came out over a decade again. I was excited about this Kindle due to the many premium features it showed - the all-metal finish, high-resolution ePaper display, backlighting, extended battery life, etc. I was significantly disappointed to see that Amazon pushes ads through the Kindle when you put it into sleep mode, and throughout the store options. Additionally, I was further frustrated by the fact that I learned there was a cellular version (available direct from Amazon) but not through the store. For such an expensive unit, to have ads with no option to disable them, seems unreasonable and like a rip-off. Additionally, the fact that this only supports wifi (not cellular or WhisperSync) makes it even more of a drawback and something I would not recommend to a friend - stick with the cheaper version. I also found annoying problems trying to get my Apple Airpod earphones to work with this device. Pairing took forever to finish or work (had to try three different times) and if the unit sits for too long, I found that I had to go through the entire pairing process again; they were not automatically connected and synced the moment I had both devices turned on.

I was used to the Kindle 3rd gen(Kindle Keyboard) and when i first held the Oasis it felt very odd and uncomfortable and the metal back made it feel like it could slip and fall at any second. It does take time to get used to. The device is expensive for something that is not even a colored screen. However, my main reason was because it was a bigger screen and clearer ( besides there doesn't seem to be much upgrades between the Kindle Keyboard and the other ones) I find myself accidently touching the touchscreen more often than I would like ( but much less than when I 1st got it- a week or so ago). All in all it is a sleek and nice device, alittle pricey.

This is a hige upgrade from my paperwhite. Although i enjoyed my paperwhite and it’s compact form factor, the 7inch screen is much more pleasant to read on. The PDF files are much more easier in the eyes and the weight of the oasis is noticeably lighter than my paperwhite. My only complaint about this kindle is the battery life. This device is almost perfect if only the battery life is longer. I fibd myself charging the device every 4 days and that’s on airplane mode with brightness set to ZERO. Bluetooth is off, auto brightness is off as well.