Kindle Oasis E-reader (Previous Generation - 9th) - 7" High-Resolution Display (300 ppi), Waterproof, 8 GB, Wi-Fi (International Version) (Closeout)

I don't know what number Kindle this is for me. I tend to upgrade as newer Kindles come out. This Kindle is an upgrade from the 8th generation Oasis and that was an upgrade for a Voyage, which was an upgrade from the Paperwhite all the way back to the 1st Gen Kindle.. Having said that, I feel like I have a pretty good understanding for the different models and I can say by far this is the best one I have ever owned. It feels perfect in my hand as far as size. The metal back is a meh for me. It feels expensive and sturdy however I would it rather be rubber or something more grippy. The screen is the absolute best. Back lighting is even and crisp, screen is clear and easy to get immersed in. This Kindle truly makes it easy to forget the device and just enjoy reading. I also like the size. It's larger than I was expecting but perfect after getting used to it. The software is quick and responsive. It's very similar to the 8th generation with some different options and settings. I ordered a simple sleeve type case, because I don't want to add any weight or bulk to this Kindle. My biggest complaint on the 8th generation was the cover added too much bulk but without it there was not enough device for me to hold on to. Overall this is by and large the best Kindle yet. The price was well beyond what I could justify if not for the Kindle trade in program. I got 8 gig wifi w/o special offers for 139.00 ish, that's 25% discount for trading in and 75 for my old Kindle. I hope Amazon keeps this going because I so can justify being on the bleeding edge.

The Kindle Oasis 2017 is a fine e-reader. Unfortunately, I dropped it against a metal dumbbell soon after opening the package, and nicked an edge. It's a small blemish. But the Oasis now visibly and incurably scraped in a way that a plastic Kindle probably would not have been. To cover the scraped edge and to make the gizmo a little easier to hold, I added a few patches of soft Velcro. The bulging side that houses the battery would be okay as form and function if it were a bit easier to grip. Moral: be careful. The Oasis 2017 is fast and the text is crisp. I like the 30%-larger screen. A simply formatted PDF is readable on it. Electronic ink on so small a screen doesn't work well for complicated PDFs. But if the resolution is high enough, as on the Oasis, it can handle material consisting of a single wide column of ordinary text typeset with a reasonably large font. You can use the physical buttons to avoid mistakes too easy to make when swiping the page--for example, when scrolling through the boxes (definition box, Wikipedia box, translation box) that pop up after you click on a word. The physical buttons also permit greater precision when scrolling through many pages of book titles in a library; it's too easy to open a book by mistake when swiping to the next page. Many reviewers say that the price is too high. Heck, I think all prices are "too high"--if by this I mean that I'd rather get high-quality things for a penny or two per thing. Many products have tiers of prices that change with relative quality and demand for the product. If you are willing and able to pay the asking price for a good or service--even though a cheaper but less capable version is available--then the price is not "too high" for you, even if you grumble about the price. From a seller's perspective, a price is not "too high" unless the seller cannot sell its stock at that price. A price can be "too high" for you given your requirements, desires and resources, but it is not "too high" in and of itself, without regard to available alternatives, the quality of the product, the supply of the product, and whether you are willing to buy it.

I've been a Kindle fan since I pre-ordered the K3. I have owned that, the PaperWhite (IMO for the money the best Kindle available), the Voyage and now, celebrating ten years of quitting smoking I scrimped and saved enough to buy the new 7", 8gb, Oasis. The extra inch of screen greatly increases the reading pleasure the twelve LEDs create a perfectly even lighting environment even with the light set low to eleven or twelve. Contrary to some claims I've seen the screen is not square, it appears that way because of the different size bezels. I miss my page turn buttons from the K3 and now I have something similar, on a wider bezel my finger doesn't slip off of and hit the screen. The edges are a little rough, I'll agree with that. In ways it feels like the device was rushed into production. That being said this is by far the most comfortable Kindle to read for long periods of time on. The fact that you can flip it over and switch hands with all the settings remaining intact was a great idea. I HIGHLY recommend reversing the page Forward/Back buttons so the lower button is the page forward and closer to where you'd grip the device to read. I bought the 8gb version which leaves just over 6gb for the user, I have over 200 books on my Oasis and Windows still shows over 5.5gb free, I can't see needing any more storage than that, ever. My one real complaint, I'll mention here but deal with in another review is the cover (I chose the Blue cloth cover). If it's dark or late or I'm tired I find the magnetic only cover rather easy to come off with a little torque. I in the past put a finger between back and front cover of my PaperWhite and Voyage for easier one handed holding. That's not a good idea with this new configuration. I did hold the Oasis in it's cover over a pillow and had a friend ready just in case and the device DID stay securely in place during some fairly violent shaking it's just a twisting action that easily pops the magnetic connection loose. I'm hoping a 3rd party or Amazon for that matter does something to resolve the issue and hold the device securely in the cover like the PaperWhite and Voyage covers do. I've only had it just short of two week but I'm very happy with the purchase and am truly enjoying reading on this new device.

Great device. Some quick takes after a day or so. Pros: -Waterproof (doesn't matter to me, but very reassuring for spills, beach, pool or bath use or many people) -Sleek and premium feel (basically one piece metal design) -Extra inch of screen really handy -Physical advance/backward buttons really intuitive to use and clean implementation -Weighting on bezel (due to battery location) makes it natural and easy to hold as weight is distributed in a better way -Extremely clean and even lighting. -Can be used left or right handed -Blue tooth audio neat addition though haven't tried out Cons/Reasons to give you pause: -This is an expensive device - clear improvement over other devices, but I recommend most people opt for a cheaper model -Bezel makes this a wide device, an extra 1/4 inch in reduction would have been perfect (in other words shift the wide part left 1/4 inch) -Amazon issued cover is problematic and expensive (as this is a short term issue on a peripheral device, I'm not marking them down for it).

In the beginning this was a great device. I enjoyed the size and features. One day, the e-ink actually froze to the last page of a book I was reading. The device would reboot, but the e-ink would never change from the last page. Somehow I ordered the book I was reading(kindle unlimited book), probably from me touching touching the screen trying to get it to do something. No big deal, it was under warranty, and I initiated a return. The return took a week. I guess you have to shell out more money for the super speedy service. Second device...booted fine, but the WiFi was faulty. No WiFi, no reading. Try to initiate a return, they offered a full refund. Store credit, said I would receive the credit once I dropped off with UPS. Did not get a store credit, they just said wait a week for a refund to the credit card. I was going to order another Oasis, but I think I will get a paperwhite, that device never failed. 2-2 failures is enough to tell me that the device has issues. Even one that was 'certified' refurbished by Amazon approved techs that checked full functionality of the device. Oh yeah, the replacement wasn't new, they send refurbish, probably returns that were broke in the first place.

Have had every generation of touch Kindle. This is the best. I have had my second gen Oasis about 2 months or so and hover no complaints. It is very light and easy to hold. I ready likeep the seven inch screen. The page turn buttons are conveniently placed. Battery life lasts about a week or a little less I only have the WiFi on when downloading books and only have the illumination on when I really need it. It conserves more juice than if I had the autobrightness on. But, it does recharge quickly. It is ergonomic and easy to hold. The metal back gives it a solid feel. I would recommend this to friends and family. Good job Amazon. This is not a tablet. It is an eink device. The display is monochrome. The device simulates real paper. You do not use a print book to surf the internet and books are printed in dark type against white paper. If you want a colord display and wish to check your email, you don't want an ereader, you want a tablet with a reader app.

I bought this from Best Buy since they had it in stock and Amazon didn't. I'll cut right to the chase: PROS Sleek and solidly built. It looks very nice (but seems like it would be easily damaged if dropped). Perfectly even screen illumination. Much better than my Paperwhite. Larger screen, less page turns, larger pictures and graphics. Faster page turns than any other Kindle I have seen. Waterproof (nice, but not a huge selling point for me). Fast screen rotation when changing hands. Audible. I haven't tried this yet, but definitely a good feature, even if you can't listen and read at the same time. CONS It's expensive. It's heavy. I'm surprised at this. They should have stuck with plastic to keep the weight down. It's wide. Not suitable to carry in your pocket. I can cram my Paperwhite into my back pocket but not the Oasis. It's slippery. This is my biggest complaint. The metal is smooth and hard to grip. It's also cold. It is not easy or comfortable to hold for a long time. I struggle to find a comfortable grip that also allows me to easily get to the page buttons. Reading in bed is even harder if you need to hold it up vertically because it is very difficult to find a good grip that also allows access to the page buttons. I was constantly hitting them by accident. I would not be comfortable walking with it because I would be worried about losing my grip and dropping it. Because of the glass screen, I think it would break more easily than the plastic Kindles, which can take a beating. So the combination of the weight and being hard to hold really lowered my rating. Adding a skin would probably help, but that's more investment in an already very expensive product and adds to the weight. The auto brightness doesn't seem to work at all for me, I have never seen it adjust even going from a dark to light room. Battery life has not been great. So while there is a lot to like, I am debating returning it due to the difficulty in holding it for long periods of time. At this premium price, it should be more ergonomic. I am tempted to buy the previous Oasis model, which is much lighter and smaller, even though I like the larger screen. Ultimately I think most people will be just fine with a Paperwhite. The weight is similar and it is much easier to hold. I will use it for a few more days and see how it goes and adjust my review accordingly if my opinion changes one way or another. UPDATE - I have spent a couple months with both the gen 1 and the gen 2 Oasis. I ended up buying both thinking I would return one, but never did. As much as I like the gen 2’s larger screen, I find myself reaching for the gen 1 more often, especially if I am going somewhere. It’s just a much better size and form factor. It’s easier to hold and I can put it in a jacket pocket. The battery lasts longer. The gen 2 is just a tad too big and heavy and I only use it when I am reading at home in a sitting position. It’s too slippery to hold for long when reading in bed. The cold metal is more noticeable now that the weather is cold and it’s off putting. So while I appreciate the sleek design and do like the larger screen, the gen 1 wins out for me. It’s just more user friendly and convenient. I will probably keep both for now and sell the gen 2 at some point when I need some extra cash.

My 4 year old Kindle was starting to do crazy stuff, like reboot for no reason. I'm cheap, and was going to get the paper white. Then my wife pointed out how I always take my Kindle to the beach, pools, and in the rain. She encouraged me to spring for the Oasis. This is an amazing device. I can be reading outside in the sunlight, and walk into the house, then into a dark room. The screen brightness adjusts continuously, so your ability to read throughout the walk isn't impacted. I really like the buttons, and still have the ability to swipe. Flipping the Oasis lets me move it from hand-to-hand, with the text flipping to keep me reading.