The Oasis is sleek and chic, and given that it's out of stock until June 1, it looks popular with at least some readers.īut it's hard to overlook that price tag. The Oasis, meant to be a luxury e-book reader, is designed strictly for reading, without Facebook, streaming video and other distractions common on full-functioning tablets. It simply means you need to recharge it every other month rather than monthly.Īmazon's Kindle Oasis, far right, the company's sleekest, lightest e-reader, which sells for $290, is shown in comparison with two earlier Kindle models, the Voyage, left, at $200, and the Paperwhite, on sale for $100, center, Thursday, April 28, 2016, in New York. Though that's more than previous Kindles, it's not a crucial feature. There's a spare battery in the case, so you get nine weeks of reading combined, based on 30 minutes of reading a day. In fact, I prefer reading with the case, even though it covers up the thicker edge meant for better grip. The case attaches to the Oasis with a magnetic snap and makes the device easier to hold. The Oasis comes with a leather case, in black, merlot or walnut, so you're saving $15 or so, presuming you'd be buying a case with a cheaper Kindle.
It's designed strictly for reading, without Facebook, streaming video and other distractions common on full-functioning tablets. The Oasis is meant to be a luxury e-book reader, and is the company's sleekest, lightest e-book reader yet. But the Voyage and the Paperwhite have those characteristics, too.Ī model holds Amazon's Kindle Oasis in the palm of his hand, displaying the grip, a slightly thicker portion of the device meant to make it easy to hold with one hand, Thursday, April 28, 2016, in New York. The Oasis is much easier on the eyes than a phone or tablet because there is no glare and the screen is lit from the front, rather than behind-as in directly into the eyes.
Ember is only on the Oasis for now, though older Kindles might get them later.īecause I spend my day at the computer, I don't want to feel like I'm staring at a screen when reading. Frankly, I prefer the strokes, as printed pages typically have them. The Oasis also offers more fonts to choose from, including a new one called Amazon Ember-meant for easier reading, as it removes the tiny strokes, or serifs, at the tips of letters. Reading in bright sunlight, I didn't find the screen any brighter than the Voyage, but in a dim coffee shop, it did stand out. The display adjusts automatically to ambient lighting. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)Īll three also have built-in lights, but the Oasis is packed with more LEDs for a display that's brighter and more evenly lit. I found it a breeze to hold and flip the pages with one touch, either by touching the screen or using the page-turn buttons on the side.Ī model holds Amazon's Kindle Oasis, Thursday, April 28, 2016, in New York. At just 4.6 ounces (131 grams), the Oasis feels as light as a paperback.Īmazon executives say their goal is to make the device disappear so you can focus on the pages you're reading. One side is thicker, for a better grip, and the text flips so you can use either hand. Unlike previous Kindles, the Oasis is designed for one-handed reading. Here's how the Oasis compares with the $100 Paperwhite (currently on sale from $120) and the $200 Voyage: Amazon would have had a stronger case if its cheaper readers weren't already good. Though the Oasis has a lot going for it, I didn't find any feature that sucked me in or won me over after a few days toting around three Kindles in New York. The Oasis, which started shipping this week, is meant to be a luxury e-book reader-a solid, top-of-the line device, when money is no object.
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