Kindle Oasis | Now with adjustable warm light | Waterproof, 32 GB, Wi-Fi | Graphite

Finally got one!! Chose the 32gb version, reviews will say that 16gb is sufficient but so I never have to worry, can download and keep magazines/audio books if I start to use those and for future proofing I went for the 32gb. Still a novelty but I’m definitely reading more. 99p books are great!! I’ve read books I normally wouldn’t if I’d had to pay £10 for them. Screen is very clear. It’s January so haven’t had chance to try it in bright sunshine yet and will be interested to see how it copes on holiday later in the year. Small enough to take walking and camping and is a little heavier than I was expecting but I guess that’s the battery which even after a week of solid reading hadn’t dropped below 50%. It would easily last for a holiday but the chargers can be found anywhere so I’d not bother packing one. I bought the Amazon case, a little expensive but very well made and should protect the Kindle from damage. I’d expect it to last a few years. The case adds a bit of weight and makes the whole thing slightly bulkier. Indoors if reading for a while I take the case off as it makes the Kindle lighter and easier to hold for a long time. Even with the case it’s lighter and smaller than most paperbacks. I’m sold on it and will slowly give away the storage boxes full of books in the loft and if I can buy those books cheaply enough I’ll replace them with Kindle versions. Yes, I’m tied in to Amazon’s format and giving more pennies to the massive company but I’ve never had any issues with them (no I don’t work for them or any related company) and the choice of books is amazing. I like that all my purchases are recorded and cloud based so if I ever lost or damaged the kindle my books are still there (can’t do that with a paper one!!). I know some like to hold a paper book (and I still have a few I never read) but all my 4 storage boxes full and every future book I’ll ever buy can fit on this tiny device. I’ll give up the feel of a book (and save a few trees) for that benefit of carrying my books with me and not taking up room and weight in my luggage. Not all positive though. A slight (and it’s only a slight niggle) is the scrolling. Where some of the menus or book description needs to scroll, the scrolling process is clunky. We’re used to iphone smooth scrolling so this feels unresponsive. I know however, it’s the way the screen refreshes and that’s what gives the battery life so as I say, it’s the smallest of minor niggles. Page turning is absolutely fine so for 99% of the time it works perfectly. It’s quite expensive. Yes, if i worked out how much 50 books (probably 3 years reading for me) cost compared to 50 kindle books AND the cost of the kindle which isn’t cheap, it would be cheaper sticking with paper. But. I’d miss the convenience, portability, ease of use and the ability to download a book right there and then to read. (For instance I’ve just finished one book which has a second follow on story, with a paper book I’d be waiting a few days for delivery / time to find a store with it in stock or on holiday I’d have to wait until I got home. However, with the kindle I had the second book downloaded within 2 mins of finishing the first. Ideal if you really enjoyed a book / author and fancy another). I can also now have a few books on the go without having to carry them all with me everywhere. I always wondered how folk can read more than one at once but with a couple of different types of book, I’m enjoying taking a break and dipping between them both). Would I recommend or buy again? You should guess from the review that the answer is yes. (And that I rarely write more than one sentence in my few reviews). If you have the money, get one. You won’t regret it and you’ll read more and more varied books. If I lost / damaged mine, I’d buy another the same day.

Today I received a refurbished Kindle Oasis as my previous one no longer worked. I loved my old Oasis bought in 2017. And now I've bought a refurbished Oasis described as good with cosmetic damage, well I see no damage, to me it appears perfect, it was simple to set up. I am so sad the superb Oasis is discontinued, it to me was simply the best!! Glad to have this refurbished one which looks brand new. Only hope it lasts at least a couple of years. Thank you Amazon for this perfect looking Refurbished Kindle Oasis. Just wish I could have purchased a new one. I especially like the buttons to turn over pages. I do have another 2 kindle readers but for me Oasis is best.

I have had several kindles over the years and have found the majority of them to be very useful and useable. I opted for the oasis because of the 'warm light' feature and because it was waterproof. I was not sure that i am a fan of the bigger size, but it does feel like a much more solid device than previous models that I have had. Whilst I do use the Oasis a lot, I still often stick with an older model kindle in a battered case when I am out about as it is lighter, easily slips in my pocket, is unlikely to get stolen (and cheaper to replace if it does) and does the basic job that I am after. When first setting up the Oasis I found that the battery seemed to go very quickly, but I suspect that this was due to it downloading a lot of books over wi-fi while not plugged in, and the battery has been fine since. Occasionally the Oasis shuts itself down and restarts, which I thought might be an Oasis issue, but my older kindle now occasionally does this, so I am guessing it is a software issue. The fact that the screen rotates depending on how you are holding the device is a minor improvement. I have not yet tested out the waterproof feature. I believe that the warm lighting is supposed to be better when you are reading before going to sleep so I do tend to use the Oasis in the evenings, and it does seem easier on the eye. The controls seem fine, I tend to use the screen tap to advance and go back pages rather than the buttons. Selecting text for highlights is better on the Oasis than with other kindles which tend to be very poor at this – taking multiple attempts to select a passage and trying to select text across pages tends to be a nightmare. I don’t know if this is related more to the software or the screen detecting contact, but it is noticeably better on the Oasis. Visually I do like the screen on the oasis that does seem clearer and more comfortable to look at. The device starts up quickly and is very responsive to page turns. All in all, I am happy with the device. I think that the kindle software could do with a lot of improvement (in terms of organising and seeing your library), but that’s common across all kindles.

I procrastinated... .a lot, this is an expensive reader. I really liked my Kindle Voyage but it had become tired of it, the indexing had failed and it no longer received any purchases unless I went to my account and prompted it three or four times for each book before a delivery was made! Also, the blue light mad my eyes sore at night and recharge times were very erratic... ... I have not for a minute regretted the purchase of the Kindle Oasis. The buttons and touch screen are very responsive, the backlight and warm light are great especially in the evening. The indexing is sublime and quick, I receive new books immediately after the purchase without having to chase through the system. The battery seems, for many, to be a contentious issue and it was for me because I read for long periods. I didn't need to worry, the battery as for the Kindle Voyage has a good life span between charges. Recharging times are very quick. In all, I think that I made the correct decision to splash out. To protect the investment, I purchased a red leather Merlot cover... .which brings me to my last point. The Oasis is easy to hold without the cover and can be held left or right handed. The cover is quite thick and makes holding the whole thing feel slightly bulky but still easy to hold. A point about the cover: some have said that it feels as if the cover is flimsy, I don't share that experience. The only downside is that the cover doesn't articulate so that it is its own stand [as the one on my Kindle Voyage did. So pleased I bought it... .now, if you will excuse me I have a book that requires my immediate attention and my verbal prolixity must stop!

I wanted an E-reader as reading on my tablet was not getting me anywhere in the evening. I would always end up browsing the internet. I chose the Kindle Oasis as I like its shape with the small bezel around. I chose the 32GB as I have loads of books, and for this I have paid a premium price. I have now had the Kindle just over 2 months. The Kindle itself was a bit smaller than I expected. This makes it really light and comfortable to hold. On my days off I spent countless hours reading with no strain in my hands or wrists. The screen is adapts the surrounding light for optimal reading and less eye fatigue. It is also very responsive for an E-reader. Touch the sides and you turn the page. Pinch the screen and you increase/decrease the font size. Touch the top and the main menu comes on. Very easy to use. Battery life is not bad, it is very difficult for me to judge as I sometimes read an hour the next day I may read 5 hours. I have a couple of long usb cables so there are times when I will read while the Kindle is charging. Finally I have to say I have not tested its water resistance. I try to look after my equipment a lot and submerging in water even though water proof is not something I am willing to do. Although I am very happy with my Kindle I have to say I still think its overpriced for what you are getting. Hence 4 stars. If Amazon would include a decent real leather case and a charger then maybe yes it would be worth the money but right now its not.

I think this is a great buy depending on what kind of books you'll want to read on it. *Pros* - The Kindle Oasis generally runs smoothly (see cons) - Great battery life (easily over a week without charging) - The 2 buttons are a very welcome feature and make reading with one hand so much easier. The buttons can be configured how you like and the Oasis itself can detect motion, so you'll have no problem turning it upside down of you're left or right-handed. - Gold colour just looks premium - Oasis is great particularly for reading manga and novels, and the warm light feature helps with bedtime reading *Cons* - All Kindle models including this Kindle Oasis only view things in black and white, so this is not a good choice if you're hoping to read comics, graphic novels, cookbooks or anything else with colour! - The Oasis doesn't always run smoothly. It sometimes just suddenly freezes and shows a white screen which I've seen only fixes when you hard restart it by pressing and holding the power button for a bit. The problem fixes after this, but the issue does repeat itself enough for me to mention. It's a minor irritation, but a noticeable one nonetheless, so be prepared for this if you're gonna buy. *Conclusion* All in all a great product. Regarding what I mentioned about the Oasis only showing black and white - if this is going to be a problem for you, I recommend getting an Amazon Fire Tablet instead. These allow you to enjoy kindle ebooks of all kinds, both those in black and white and those in colour. The Fire 8 models are particularly great for comics and graphic novels, and are easy to use one-handed. However, I do believe that the Kindle Oasis is better if you're just purely reading novels, manga or things that don't need colour.

So i've debated getting an e-reader for a few years now but wasnt bowled over by my daughter's paperwhite although she loved it. Having a massed a huge amount of paperbacks, i took the plunge but i did want the best out there so i bought the oasis. I absolutely love it! I was usually a bedtime reader but having to balance nightlights and paperbacks i wanted something easier to handle and to cut down on my book collection. This fits the bill perfectly and with the inbuilt amber light it makes reading a dream at night without the use of a bedside light and can even read under the covers. The font size is adjustable and having not got the best eyesight this was a game changer for me and no more strained eyes. Its easy to hold with the step bit at the back and already read 2 books when i would have only usually read about one. I just wish i'd bought this sooner, so if you are debating like i was don't hesitate. Great for the train too when we are allowed to travel again and charge lasts for ages. Easy buttons to turn pages instead of swiping the screen although you have both options. Great bookmark too so you don't lose your place. I couldn't recommend this little gem enough! It also looks great in gold. Love it! UPDATE 3 years and 8 months on i am updating my review. The kindle Oasis still remains at 5 stars! I have read hundreds of books since, well in excess of 200 anyway and continuing to enjoy it, mainly at night for night reading, but used around 3 hours at least day/night. I would however recommend that you buy a kindle case that is authentic and will put your kindle to sleep as soon as you close the cover, i made the mistake of not getting one, but i have since and shortly after, purchased the premium leather case and i love it. I would not hesitate to recommend the kindle oasis, beautiful, practical, battery life remains excellent and has enabled me to read far more books having taken stock of my actual books, paper and hardbavk, far too many, that have since been donated to charity. I just wanted to let everyone know that the oasis is built to last, hopefully it'll stay that way. It does cost quite a lot in terms of outlay, but so worth it in my view. I could never have read and enjoyed so many books without it!

This product was a birthday gift to myself. I love to read a lot of books and was running out of room on my bookshelf and with many more books in the planning I decided I needed some way to cut down on the room they take up. I brought this particular model (with warm light feature) because I suffer from chronic migraines and cannot read under regular white light. It was perfect for this reason. I also means that I can read in bed without the fear of being kept up late due to blue light. Love the ergonomic design on the back, it was another selling point to me. It makes it so much more comfortable to hold and much more like a book. very light weight, I was shocked by how small and lightweight it was, makes it very easy and comfortable to hold Screen quality is incredible, Ive never used e-ink technology before and couldn't quite believe it when I first saw it. It is like staring at a real life book through a screen. So much better quality than reading from a tablet or iPad etc. Great book selection via kindle unlimited and kindle reads Very good amount of space, I like to use immersion reading so I often listen to the audio book whilst I read. This will allow me to use bluetooth headphones and wispersinc to do just that. Rather than having to use two separate devices. Overall 100% recommend especially if you are a migraine sufferer/looking to read a lot in bed