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.

I purchased this Kindle as an upgrade from my Paperwhite I've had since 2014. I still use my Paperwhite but the Oasis is an upgrade well worth the money. The text is a lot more crisp and clear, the turning buttons are a great convenience. The battery still lasts a good long time without having to be charged too often. The battery life isn't as great as my old Paperwhite, but it isn't anything I'd complain over or wish was better. The Bluetooth connectivity for listening to audiobooks from the Kindle is an amazing upgrade from my old Paperwhite! I also purchased the 2 year geek squad protection because I'd absolutely die if my Oasis got damaged and I couldn't get it repaired or replaced. I see this as kind of an investment because of how expensive it is but also because of how immensely useful it is for someone like me, who loves to read a lot. If you are considering this Kindle, I'd absolutely recommend it! I'd also recommend you purchase the protection plan with it. The Kindle is very thin on one side and it kind of scares me that it might be... A delicate item that could get damaged easily. Better to have peace of mind than not. I give this Oasis a 5/5.

I purchased this for my wife - it's her 3rd kindle in about 10 years (she was on board from the beginning). She generally wears them out, which in the electronics world is hard to understand, but he uses it about 3-6 hours a day, and reads about 5-7 books a week. She's always been extremely happy with the Kindle units. When her last one went on the fritz (charge connection issue after years of use), we looked at all of the new ones. She picked this one because of the sharpness of the display. It's heads above the other Kindles. However, like other reviewers have mentioned, the battery life is terrible. She was used to getting days out of her Kindle before. This one is good for about 10 hours before needing a charge. It's not that bad for an average user, but she reads so much that she usually keeps it tethered to an outlet. To her, she doesn't mind... minor nuissance. But it is a nitpick. I'm not sure if this display just uses more battery, or they put too small a battery in an effort to keep is so thin, but hopefully they will revise this in the future with a better battery. Overall she loves it, but do understand the battery life issue before purchasing.

Managed to destroy my 4yr old Voyage which I loved (don't drop your device into the side of a recliner and recline!!!) While I find the Oasis' display excellent, and by switching the button operations to turn pages made that easier, there is an unforgivable flaw with this reader...it slips out of your hand while reading. Unless, that is, you want to constantly apply pressure while holding, or place a finger under the device-too uncomfortable. I thought I could eventually adjust to this design error, but WHO thought that a slippery surface would make for an enjoyable reading experience. I suppose I could have stuck some material on the back of the reader, but that didn't look right. Since I am in the two week window to return the device, I was still unsure, but today, when I noticed the exceptionally high battery usage ( about 10% in less than an hour of reading, over several intervals) and called Kindle help, I was told I needed to update the software. However, while on line, we were unable to have this happen. The representative suggested that I could download the file to a computer and transfer the file to my Kindle. That was the last straw. I will be returning this Oasis on Saturday and try tohe newPaperwhite. I really miss my Voyage (*RIP*)

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.

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.

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.