I got my oasis kindle at the beginning of the year and I am so happy with it. Perfect for carrying around a thousand pounds of books. I appreciate it more now that I started reading the Stormlight Archives. (Rhythm of War is amazing).
haha, yes- there's nothing quite like a heavy 1,000+ page book to make you realize how amazing a device like the kindle is. Agreed- stormlight archive is probably my favorite series of all time. The graphic audiobooks are also amazing!!!
I bought a used kindle Paperwhite 3 last summer when i realized that reading on my iPad was not good for my eyes. Then traded that for the newest Paperwhite when we finally got the prime day sale. Haven't looked back. Ereaders are just way too convenient. I have read around 60 books on mine since getting one. Absolutely worth the investment.
The waterproofing is definitely worth it! I regularly read in the bath with mine (and sometimes in the shower) and it’s great! I agree with you about the audible integration, it’d be great if I could read and listen at the same time. The other feature I’d like added would be some stats functions, particular time spent reading per session.
A kindle oasis or a different ereader is an essential for me as I’m severely sight impaired and if I was to read a physics book like one of the song of ice and fire book it might take a year or more. I like the fact that on an e-reader I can change the size of the font so it’s a better size for me. I also like the fact that you don’t need to try and see if you can purchase a special ebook that has large print if you have an e-reader
I used to read a lot but haven't read a book in years, I've been thinking of getting something like this just to get back into reading books again. Thanks for the review, I think I might get one.
I loved my paperwhite but the warm light and the larger screen on the oasis makes it worth the money. Especially if you read books with larger font and do a lot of reading before bed.
A fantastic idea for the slippery kindle oasis. Just stick strips of clear Sellotape on the back. It looks nice too and easy to peel off too. Just say thank you.
Great review. Some other things I like are reading footnotes (much faster on a Kindle than a regular book) and the x-ray feature which is really helpful when you read a novel with a lot of characters and you forget who someone is and need to refresh your memory. Also, I find Dark Mode is easier on the eyes in low light settings. You also got it backwards. One of the reasons to use Dark Mode is because it preserves the battery (drains it less quickly than normal lighting mode).
This video was so helpful! I have a verrryy old kindle that has page turning buttons and a full keypad. I have been worried that it’s going to die soon and I don’t think I will like the touch screen of the paperwhite. The buttons and larger screen of the oasis might be worth the higher price tag for me! Thank you for sharing.
You just saved my money. I was looking exactly for an upgrade from my phone. I really love the immersion reading because I can listen to the book and than bookmark on the screen a piece of text that I like and consider usefull... I was really surprised when you mention that it isn't a part of the Kindle Oasis. Your video was the last review before to buy it and I'm glad that I clicked on it. None of the other reviews mentioned the missing immerion reading. It looks like I'll have to stay with the phone and eventually look for a tablet. Thank you for your detailed review!
Agree with you on all parts on the oasis! I tend to hold my oasis in my left hand (even though I’m right handed) and I love the buttons! I can read one handed because of the buttons❤️
Hello. I just found this channel and enjoyed hearing a modern review of the Oasis from an avid reader. 100 books is no small accomplishment! Your presentation was wonderful with the graphic overlays during your review. They didn’t get in the way of the content. Obviously the new Paperwhite (2021) is released with a 6.8 inch screen and warm lighting. Two of the big features of the current Oasis. I request to hear your opinion about if the Oasis is worth the premium price today or not. Should someone who wants the biggest screen possible and buttons for reading buy the current Oasis, get the new Paperwhite and save money or wait until a newer Oasis comes out? This is assuming the person wants to stay with an Amazon product and in their ecosystem. Thank you.
I upgraded a Fire HD10 tablet I purchased in July 2020. I have been very pleased with the 11 Max so far. It appears to be faster and more responsive to the touch screen. I would recommend the 11 Max.
Thank you. I've seen a couple of other Oasis reviews from readers, and they've all been valuable in helping me make decisions. I'm sticking with my paperwhite for now, I think. I have a hard time justifying buying an upgrade when the old model works well. The only reason I have a paperwhite is because it was given to me. My old Kindle 2 still worked fine and I couldn't justify getting a new device even though the paperwhite had the backlit option that I really wanted for night reading. But, as a surprise gift, my sister gave me the paperwhite, and now my poor old Kindle 2 must be feeling neglected. If the paperwhite fails, I'll consider an Oasis though.
I love my Kindle Oasis too! Everything you said is so true! One thing to note: you don't need to swipe to go to next page...you can tap which is not as arduous, but I mostly use page buttons as well. I think they are invaluable!
Great updated review! You know I just got my Paperwhite but I'm jealous of the Oasis. 😄 I love my Paperwhite but I do wish I had the warm light. I hate the blue light and turn it down as low as possible for me to be able to see. And so funny that you like to see how much time is left in your chapters. I keep mine on the page number so it feels like a physical book. 😁 Lastly, great point about having no ads because you're on the device to escape advertising. Exactly! I also paid for no ads. No thank you.
By ads do you mean the book that pops up when you turn on your Kindle? If so, I like that feature, if it is an author I enjoy I can download immediately, if not, I can write write the book name and author to check and read about on my ipad
I'm sorry, but I can't focus on the video because of your lips. You look stunning in this lipstick shade! Would you mind sharing with me what brand and color is that? I'm flabbergasted, honestly.
Excellent review of the Kindle Oasis, I really like reading and your videos are very helpful, thank you very much for making them and keep going. Take into consideration that yes, the Oasis is a bit expensive, but with the savings in the investment of paper books, with a few books you read you already paid for the investment, in addition to the many benefits that you already included in your video. Greetings from Guatemala!
I agree with you that the immersion reader would be great. It would help kids in reading as well. I am still using mostly paper books because I do a lot of writing notes in books. The sticky note in kindle just doesn’t quite do it for me. I also read a lot of books with photos in them (art, architecture, etc). Having said all that, I do have a kindle mainly for real estate purposes. I live in NYC where I don’t have a lot space for books and the kindle is a huge space saving device. In my opinion, that makes the cost of Oasis worth it. Thanks for your great review!
What a great review of the Kindle Oasis ! Your well-organized content is immensely helpful and your enthusiasm is contagious. My much loved Kindle Keyboard (3rd gen., 3G) just died last week. None of the usual remedies or even battery replacement revives it. I'm looking at the possible purchase of a Kindle Oasis (got to have those page buttons!) and your review is just what I needed. Thank you.
I just got my Oasis about 2 weeks ago for my bday, and love it. I watched your review before deciding. There are 2 things I would change on my device: 1) doesn't allow epub, though there is a work around, I find this to be a shame 2) no library access on the Kindle outside the US, I believe, and I live in the EU
Congratulations on your new device. I really hope you love it as much as I have! Yes- the epub thing does have an easy workaround. I use Calibre and it just automatically converts the document anyway when I use the send to kindle button but the library thing is a shame. I get most of my ebooks from the library and that would be a serious deterrent.
i was never a big reader in the past, but i definitely do not regret diving into a kindle oasis. well worth the investment! also agree on immersion reading! imagine my disappointment when i found about it, only to also find out it's not supported on any of amazon's e-readers. so sad and so strange.
I love my Oasis. I don't have the one with the lovely warm lighting, unfortunately (I keep night light on my PC and Android phone all the time) but I do often use the Dark Mode for reading in dark environments (in bed beside my wife). I find the thinness of the device to actually be a little bit uncomfortable for me to hold for long periods of time. I always hold it on the battery side and use the page turn buttons almost always. For whatever reason when I close my hand enough to securely hold the thin Oasis, my hand tends to get tired after about 30 min. and I have to switch hands. I do love the new feature of showing the cover of your currently reading book on the wallpaper. I've been wanting this feature since my kindle keyboard lol!
Yes! That new feature just popped up for me a couple weeks ago and I love it. I find the oasis to be unpleasant to hold without a case. I have a case on it pretty much all the time (I took it off to film this video)
I've been on a really old kindle, but use it everyday. Also been reading a lot more since lockdown started, so considering getting the Oasis myself! Also a fantasy fan
Subbed! I’m so glad I found your channel because that’s how I found out about Libby! Amazing. I just bought the new paperwhite but you’re making me want to upgrade around Black Friday/Cyber Monday 😉
Thank you for another helpful post! I also do most of my book reading on my Oasis. I use my iPad for magazines since the color and resolution is great. I agree with you on the benefits of reading books while listening to audible books at the same time (via Whispersync). That's certainly a feature Amazon needs to add to the Oasis. I only recently realized that you can listed to audiobooks on the Oasis, as long as you have Bluetooth earbuds.
haha, yes, the audible feature isn't entirely obvious because of the way it's accessed. Either way it is definitely much easier to just use my phone for the audible app
I just got one 3 days ago...the battery seems to go down quickly...usbc would be nice and colour too...it would be nice to see your purchases in colour..
This is a great review! I don't read as much on a kindle as I used to because I'm in school and use the iPad more, but it's the heavy 12.9 and not great for portable reading. If I just want to read or I'm planning on being in the subway where electronics get yoinked, I'd much prefer the kindle. I think this one (which I ordered today) will be better in some ways to the paperwhite, and worth it to keep for those times when a 1 lb + device isn't the best option. I also think the USB C should've been included with this price point.
Thank you! I also have the 12.9 in ipad and I can't imagine holding that thing to read books lol. The kindle is perfect for reading in public, especially if you're trying to avoid a backlit screen. I hop you were able to snag it with the prime day deal!
I found this video when I was trying to decide on a kindle purchase for Amazon Prime Day. Your video was exactly what I needed to make my decision, and my new Kindle Oasis will be here in 3 hours. Thanks for the practical advice! Even better than that, I enjoyed your demeanor and communication style so much (as well as your shout out to Sanderson and King) that I was thrilled to learn that this is a BookTube channel! Can't wait to hear more of your thoughts on books. Liked and subscribed.
Yes, the next version this, and nearly every device, needs to use USB-C instead of micro-USB (or lightning). Nice video. Now I'm definitely going to consider an Oasis for my next Kindle. Thank you!
Great in depth review. I LOVE my Kindle Oasis. Would never go back to the Paperwhite. I have a 4 year old Voyage that I like soooooo much more than the Paperwhite but they don't make them anymore. BTW, you don't have to swipe when turning pages. Merely tap and that turns the page quickly. Also, dark mode doesn't do anything to save battery on any Kindle device. It only saves if you have an OLED screen.
swiping across the screen is not a small thing.. I've had a Paperwhite for 6 months, and I'm anxiously awaiting the Oasis for this reason alone almost = every other enhancement on the Oasis is gravy. Looking forward to the buttons, and to the other cool features. A bigger screen would be better for me. Thanks for your very comprehensive review! Oh, and you're the third person today who's made a Sanderson reference, so I'm off to the "Mists." =] Oh, Yes - let's hear it for Libby!
I love Kindle E-ink readers. My 3rd Gen with keyboard just had its battery die. It has worked for 11yrs and I still don't understand why they got rid of the buttons - I bought a Paperwhite today and am already missing them.
I bought a used 32GB 2019 Oasis 3 for my manga collection from Amazon. I’ve already used up all the internal memory hahah. I have it connected to the charger next to my bed and read manga for about an hour every night. I rarely unplug it and take it anywhere else. I bought a 2016 Oasis 1 as an upgrade of my 2011 Kindle 4. I like it precisely because it’s smaller than the Oasis 3. I also like that they all have actual page-turning buttons. The Kindle 4 kinda, sorta fits into my pants’ pockets… if those pants are MC Hammer JNCO pants! It does fit in some pockets. My wishlist would be a Kindle Mini that’s the size of the discontinued Kobo Mini. I’d love to be able to have a dedicated pocket-sized e-reader that isn’t a smartphone. On the other end, it’d be great to have a luxury e-reader with an 8-inch screen that does color like the Boox Color 🤔🧐
The one feature that has me looking at upgrading from a Paperwhite to an Oasis is reading magazine or high graphic content. I’m under the impression that it would be a better experience in the Oasis.
I don't think Dark Mode should use the battery more. Whether you're using more dark or light e-ink shouldn't make a difference to battery life. What will make a difference is if the default Brightness setting for Dark Mode is different than it is for when Dark Mode is off. If the Brightness value is higher for some reason, it will use more battery. But if the Brightness value is lower, it will use less battery. I have found that Dark Mode makes some fonts harder to read, but it does seem to work well with sans serif fonts. Note that I have a Paperwhite 5, and I'm assuming the Oasis runs the same firmware. If you're really interested in immersive reading, you may appreciate getting an Android ereader, which will let you run the Kindle app on an e-ink device. I'm not very much into audio books, but when I do try to listen to an audio book, I use my Likebook Mars with the Kindle app.
I agree, the page turning buttons was the main reason why I switched from the paperwhite to the oasis. With the immersion reading not being on the oasis, I usually listen from my phone and read a long in my oasis. Oh no, how did you scrap the back of your oasis ? 😳
that's exactly what I end up doing!! It works out just as fine but I think immersion reading highlights as it goes along which would be really cool. lol, it's actually not scratched. I had stickers on there but I took them off before filming because it had my phone number on it
How well do detailed graphics, like maps, display on the device? I've been disappointed with the detail in some pictures and tables when using the Paperwhite (particularly maps). Thanks for the video.
Great review. I was looking to get the 8GB model? Do you think that would be enough? I mostly read paperbacks and as of right now my kindle library consists of 4 books 😅
I was debating whether to wait for the latest oasis when it comes out, but I dont think I can wait. So I finally ordered one. And I thought, if the new Oasis does come out soon I probably won't be able to afford it anyway. :-))
I have to admit that cover page view drives me nuts and I prefer the list view. But then again I do a lot of side loading and I have 600+ sideloaded books on my Kindle.
Right after I bought my Oasis, they decided to release the upgraded version with warm light -_- I'd like the option to have more book covers displayed on one page instead of just six. Also, they should let you set a book cover as your screen-off picture. Imagine an option to display a book shelf with your favorite covers that you can move around.
lol, oh man I hate when that happens! If it was close enough I would've tried to see if they could exchange it. apparently in the older versions, people jailbroke their devices so they could use book covers as their screen savers! Can't do that anymore :(
@@readwithbintou Try restarting your kindle with the wifi on. Then go to device options should be the first one on the page. I just tried this and it worked for me.
Q) I got two kindles already (regular & paperwhite). I don't even want to pick up regular. So it is sitting collecting dust. Its been months since I picked up paperwhite as well. I guess I am not much of a reader than I thought, I made resolution to read more, but buying kindles didn't make much of a difference. So I am worried that if I might be letting it collecting dust if I buy one. Any ideas how to be focused on reading more ?
Just touch the lower left corner of the screen and it changes what to show you. Reading time for chapter, reading time for book, just percentage and so on
I don't know if I agree that the Kindle is a luxury device, the Oasis for sure, but even if you just wait for Prime Day regular Kindles are quite cheap, and at this point the used market is overflowing with perfectly serviceable yet old Kindles. When it first came out the selling point was really "Pay for the device now and save on each book." Since the app (which came out later) is free I would agree that it's not really for anyone who isn't a serious reader. Biggest wish list item for me has to be more battery life. Like yeah it's great that you only have to charge it like once a week, but why is Amazon selling Kindles that can hold 32GB of books but need to be charged once a book? Kinda seems like if you have a power outlet you probably also have Internet.
This was brilliant. If you've tried to read e-books on your iPad, how does that compare to reading on Kindle Oasis? Cause I'm torn between buying Kindle Oasis and iPad Mini
i have to say, for reading purposes the kindle is the clear winner. i would not buy an ipad solely for reading. BUT if you were trying to buy something that could be used as a reader and a tablet, the ipad is the clear winner. I guess it comes down to what you plan to use the device for (reading only or reading and internet browsing)
I got my oasis kindle at the beginning of the year and I am so happy with it. Perfect for carrying around a thousand pounds of books. I appreciate it more now that I started reading the Stormlight Archives. (Rhythm of War is amazing).
haha, yes- there's nothing quite like a heavy 1,000+ page book to make you realize how amazing a device like the kindle is. Agreed- stormlight archive is probably my favorite series of all time. The graphic audiobooks are also amazing!!!
damn right, Stormlight is fantastic
You're making want to get a kindle oasis and also read the stormlight series now 😆
How do the storm light books look on the kindle? Do they include the images?
@@ArmoredCow looks pretty decent. Images are included.
I bought a used kindle Paperwhite 3 last summer when i realized that reading on my iPad was not good for my eyes. Then traded that for the newest Paperwhite when we finally got the prime day sale. Haven't looked back. Ereaders are just way too convenient. I have read around 60 books on mine since getting one. Absolutely worth the investment.
I completely agree! reading on my iphone or ipad was causing so much eye strain and I couldn't read fro long stretched of time. E readers are amazing!
Omg I’m currently reading on my iPad. Off to buy a kindle
“nefarious event, befall my Kindle” gotta love a reader.
LOL. Touche! 😂
I was going to write the same thing haha :D
The waterproofing is definitely worth it! I regularly read in the bath with mine (and sometimes in the shower) and it’s great! I agree with you about the audible integration, it’d be great if I could read and listen at the same time. The other feature I’d like added would be some stats functions, particular time spent reading per session.
ooh, the stats function would be amazing! they already have something like that for audible and I really enjoy checking it out (and the badges, too!)
@@readwithbintou Yes! And the kids kindle has reading goal badges too. I want then as an adult! 😅
A kindle oasis or a different ereader is an essential for me as I’m severely sight impaired and if I was to read a physics book like one of the song of ice and fire book it might take a year or more. I like the fact that on an e-reader I can change the size of the font so it’s a better size for me. I also like the fact that you don’t need to try and see if you can purchase a special ebook that has large print if you have an e-reader
you make an excellent point!! these devices make reading accessible to more people and that's always a beautiful thing!
By far, this is the best review on the Kindle Oasis that I've ever watched!
I used to read a lot but haven't read a book in years, I've been thinking of getting something like this just to get back into reading books again. Thanks for the review, I think I might get one.
Your channel deserves million subscribers! Love your content 🤍
Thank you so much 😀
I loved my paperwhite but the warm light and the larger screen on the oasis makes it worth the money. Especially if you read books with larger font and do a lot of reading before bed.
I agree! I like to read at night and the warm light is really nice for that 👌
A fantastic idea for the slippery kindle oasis. Just stick strips of clear Sellotape on the back. It looks nice too and easy to peel off too. Just say thank you.
Great review. Some other things I like are reading footnotes (much faster on a Kindle than a regular book) and the x-ray feature which is really helpful when you read a novel with a lot of characters and you forget who someone is and need to refresh your memory.
Also, I find Dark Mode is easier on the eyes in low light settings. You also got it backwards. One of the reasons to use Dark Mode is because it preserves the battery (drains it less quickly than normal lighting mode).
This video was so helpful! I have a verrryy old kindle that has page turning buttons and a full keypad. I have been worried that it’s going to die soon and I don’t think I will like the touch screen of the paperwhite. The buttons and larger screen of the oasis might be worth the higher price tag for me! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Katie; I'm glad it was helpful!! Yeah, other than the price tag I doubt anyone would regret the oasis over the paperwhite.
You can exchange it with Amazon to get a new one
You just saved my money. I was looking exactly for an upgrade from my phone. I really love the immersion reading because I can listen to the book and than bookmark on the screen a piece of text that I like and consider usefull... I was really surprised when you mention that it isn't a part of the Kindle Oasis.
Your video was the last review before to buy it and I'm glad that I clicked on it. None of the other reviews mentioned the missing immerion reading. It looks like I'll have to stay with the phone and eventually look for a tablet.
Thank you for your detailed review!
Agree with you on all parts on the oasis! I tend to hold my oasis in my left hand (even though I’m right handed) and I love the buttons! I can read one handed because of the buttons❤️
haha, that's so interesting. My left hand is too weak 😂
I love dark mode, use it with all my devices. I read mostly at night so I love that there’s no extra light.
Good review. I have the 2017 Kindle oasis I'm jealous of the warm light, still can't justify upgrading just yet.
Hello. I just found this channel and enjoyed hearing a modern review of the Oasis from an avid reader. 100 books is no small accomplishment! Your presentation was wonderful with the graphic overlays during your review. They didn’t get in the way of the content.
Obviously the new Paperwhite (2021) is released with a 6.8 inch screen and warm lighting. Two of the big features of the current Oasis. I request to hear your opinion about if the Oasis is worth the premium price today or not. Should someone who wants the biggest screen possible and buttons for reading buy the current Oasis, get the new Paperwhite and save money or wait until a newer Oasis comes out? This is assuming the person wants to stay with an Amazon product and in their ecosystem.
Thank you.
I've had my kindle paperwhite for 5 years and it's still going strong. I lot of the kindles are expensive but if you love reading it's worth it.
Totally agree. I use my kindle almost daily so it was definitely worth the investment.
I upgraded a Fire HD10 tablet I purchased in July 2020. I have been very pleased with the 11 Max so far. It appears to be faster and more responsive to the touch screen. I would recommend the 11 Max.
Thank you. I've seen a couple of other Oasis reviews from readers, and they've all been valuable in helping me make decisions. I'm sticking with my paperwhite for now, I think. I have a hard time justifying buying an upgrade when the old model works well. The only reason I have a paperwhite is because it was given to me. My old Kindle 2 still worked fine and I couldn't justify getting a new device even though the paperwhite had the backlit option that I really wanted for night reading. But, as a surprise gift, my sister gave me the paperwhite, and now my poor old Kindle 2 must be feeling neglected. If the paperwhite fails, I'll consider an Oasis though.
I love my Kindle Oasis too! Everything you said is so true! One thing to note: you don't need to swipe to go to next page...you can tap which is not as arduous, but I mostly use page buttons as well. I think they are invaluable!
Yes, very true! I actually use the tapping feature from time to time as well!
Great updated review! You know I just got my Paperwhite but I'm jealous of the Oasis. 😄 I love my Paperwhite but I do wish I had the warm light. I hate the blue light and turn it down as low as possible for me to be able to see.
And so funny that you like to see how much time is left in your chapters. I keep mine on the page number so it feels like a physical book. 😁 Lastly, great point about having no ads because you're on the device to escape advertising. Exactly! I also paid for no ads. No thank you.
lol, yes about the ads. It gets to be too much sometimes.
By ads do you mean the book that pops up when you turn on your Kindle? If so, I like that feature, if it is an author I enjoy I can download immediately, if not, I can write write the book name and author to check and read about on my ipad
Love all my kindle devices. Getting an Oasis this week. Thanks for the great review❤🔥❤
Good choice!
YES reading books at night hits different
haha, a great way to end the day!
You can now show the book cover as your lock screen if your device has no-ads, just thought I should let you know! :)
Yes, I've heard. Mine doesn't have it so far :(
Just bought one. Now I’m doing the “post purchase” review. Lol. Great video!
lol, I know exactly what you mean. I like to do that once I've dropped a ton of money on something and want to confirm I made the right choice 😂
Seriously. I’m currently reading on an iPad Pro, and need something a little smaller and a lot lighter. Lol.
Very nice review. Adds to decision making. Thanks.
I'm sorry, but I can't focus on the video because of your lips. You look stunning in this lipstick shade! Would you mind sharing with me what brand and color is that? I'm flabbergasted, honestly.
lol, this is such a great comment.
It's NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment in the color Under My Thumb!
Excellent review of the Kindle Oasis, I really like reading and your videos are very helpful, thank you very much for making them and keep going.
Take into consideration that yes, the Oasis is a bit expensive, but with the savings in the investment of paper books, with a few books you read you already paid for the investment, in addition to the many benefits that you already included in your video. Greetings from Guatemala!
my favorite review out there thank youu
Wow, thanks!
I just ordered one today
I agree with you that the immersion reader would be great. It would help kids in reading as well. I am still using mostly paper books because I do a lot of writing notes in books. The sticky note in kindle just doesn’t quite do it for me. I also read a lot of books with photos in them (art, architecture, etc). Having said all that, I do have a kindle mainly for real estate purposes. I live in NYC where I don’t have a lot space for books and the kindle is a huge space saving device. In my opinion, that makes the cost of Oasis worth it. Thanks for your great review!
What a great review of the Kindle Oasis ! Your well-organized content is immensely helpful and your enthusiasm is contagious. My much loved Kindle Keyboard (3rd gen., 3G) just died last week. None of the usual remedies or even battery replacement revives it. I'm looking at the possible purchase of a Kindle Oasis (got to have those page buttons!) and your review is just what I needed. Thank you.
Thank you for your awesome comment Margaret! I hope you enjoy your new ereader, whichever you decide to chosse!
I just got my Oasis about 2 weeks ago for my bday, and love it. I watched your review before deciding.
There are 2 things I would change on my device:
1) doesn't allow epub, though there is a work around, I find this to be a shame
2) no library access on the Kindle outside the US, I believe, and I live in the EU
Congratulations on your new device. I really hope you love it as much as I have!
Yes- the epub thing does have an easy workaround. I use Calibre and it just automatically converts the document anyway when I use the send to kindle button but the library thing is a shame. I get most of my ebooks from the library and that would be a serious deterrent.
Great content!! Keep it up, you're amazing!
Great review!! Thanks! I have the same feelings on many points! Just ordered one and can't wait for it to arrive!
Great review! I also like "Immersion Reading" (didn't know it had a name). I listen to it on my phone, while following along on my Oasis.
that's exactly what I do! It's my favorite way of reading a book
I wish the kindle paper-white had warm light feature. I love the size and portability of kindle paper white.
Another great video, your earlier video convinced me to buy one myself and I love it.
Great to hear you've loved it! 😊
I love my oasis and my paper white. Ebooks and audible books are amazing
Hey Sissy!! I completely agree!! 😊
@@readwithbintou hey girl hope u doing well. Xx
i was never a big reader in the past, but i definitely do not regret diving into a kindle oasis. well worth the investment! also agree on immersion reading! imagine my disappointment when i found about it, only to also find out it's not supported on any of amazon's e-readers. so sad and so strange.
i'm glad you've enjoyed your device!! Yeah, i really hope amazon brings immersion reading to the kindle devices. it would be such a valuable addition!
I love my Oasis. I don't have the one with the lovely warm lighting, unfortunately (I keep night light on my PC and Android phone all the time) but I do often use the Dark Mode for reading in dark environments (in bed beside my wife). I find the thinness of the device to actually be a little bit uncomfortable for me to hold for long periods of time. I always hold it on the battery side and use the page turn buttons almost always. For whatever reason when I close my hand enough to securely hold the thin Oasis, my hand tends to get tired after about 30 min. and I have to switch hands. I do love the new feature of showing the cover of your currently reading book on the wallpaper. I've been wanting this feature since my kindle keyboard lol!
Yes! That new feature just popped up for me a couple weeks ago and I love it. I find the oasis to be unpleasant to hold without a case. I have a case on it pretty much all the time (I took it off to film this video)
Thanks for a very good review, I'm waiting for mine to arrive and just using my regular kindle, Can't wait.
Congratulations on the new device. Hope you enjoy it! It's an awesome little thing
I've been on a really old kindle, but use it everyday. Also been reading a lot more since lockdown started, so considering getting the Oasis myself! Also a fantasy fan
So glad to hear it! If you decide to get the Oasis, you're going to love it!
100% agree with you on Kindle reading. I have the paperwhite . No regrets.
absolutely!
Subbed! I’m so glad I found your channel because that’s how I found out about Libby! Amazing. I just bought the new paperwhite but you’re making me want to upgrade around Black Friday/Cyber Monday 😉
I loooove my dark mode. Especially at night so it’s not so bright. I didn’t kno it drained my battery faster but it still stays charged forever!
Thank you. Great review.
Looking into upgrading from my Kindle Paperwhite. So far, I've heard alot of great reviews with Oasis
it's great! a very pricey upgrade, but really lovely
Thank you for another helpful post! I also do most of my book reading on my Oasis. I use my iPad for magazines since the color and resolution is great. I agree with you on the benefits of reading books while listening to audible books at the same time (via Whispersync). That's certainly a feature Amazon needs to add to the Oasis. I only recently realized that you can listed to audiobooks on the Oasis, as long as you have Bluetooth earbuds.
haha, yes, the audible feature isn't entirely obvious because of the way it's accessed. Either way it is definitely much easier to just use my phone for the audible app
Very well done video. Love it. Thank you for sharing. 👍💫💎
I just got one 3 days ago...the battery seems to go down quickly...usbc would be nice and colour too...it would be nice to see your purchases in colour..
I’m sold. Thank you.
my favorite feature are the page turn buttons. i dont need to touch the screen to turn the page and i can rest my finger on the button on the ready
100 books? wow you devour them. well done
i remember feeling a bit lost in the bigger page when i left my paperwhite for the oasis.. now i couldn't go back!
I completely agree! The extra inch makes SUCH a difference.
Great video. Really helped with what I was deciding to buy or not!
Glad I could help!
Great video, loved this review!
Thanks so much fro the comment! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
IMMERSION READING, and USB-C!! I do hope amazon doesn't throw away their Oasis brand and does add this feature to the new version 100% would get :D
This is a great review! I don't read as much on a kindle as I used to because I'm in school and use the iPad more, but it's the heavy 12.9 and not great for portable reading. If I just want to read or I'm planning on being in the subway where electronics get yoinked, I'd much prefer the kindle. I think this one (which I ordered today) will be better in some ways to the paperwhite, and worth it to keep for those times when a 1 lb + device isn't the best option. I also think the USB C should've been included with this price point.
Thank you! I also have the 12.9 in ipad and I can't imagine holding that thing to read books lol. The kindle is perfect for reading in public, especially if you're trying to avoid a backlit screen. I hop you were able to snag it with the prime day deal!
I found this video when I was trying to decide on a kindle purchase for Amazon Prime Day. Your video was exactly what I needed to make my decision, and my new Kindle Oasis will be here in 3 hours. Thanks for the practical advice!
Even better than that, I enjoyed your demeanor and communication style so much (as well as your shout out to Sanderson and King) that I was thrilled to learn that this is a BookTube channel! Can't wait to hear more of your thoughts on books. Liked and subscribed.
I'm so glad it was helpful!!! I hope you enjoy your new Kindle Oasis. It's an absolutely fantastic device!
Yes, the next version this, and nearly every device, needs to use USB-C instead of micro-USB (or lightning). Nice video. Now I'm definitely going to consider an Oasis for my next Kindle. Thank you!
Great review, thanks.
Great in depth review. I LOVE my Kindle Oasis. Would never go back to the Paperwhite. I have a 4 year old Voyage that I like soooooo much more than the Paperwhite but they don't make them anymore. BTW, you don't have to swipe when turning pages. Merely tap and that turns the page quickly. Also, dark mode doesn't do anything to save battery on any Kindle device. It only saves if you have an OLED screen.
Thanks for sharing! I'm glad you love your Oasis too!!
Yay, great video :) Thanks!
swiping across the screen is not a small thing.. I've had a Paperwhite for 6 months, and I'm anxiously awaiting the Oasis for this reason alone almost = every other enhancement on the Oasis is gravy. Looking forward to the buttons, and to the other cool features. A bigger screen would be better for me. Thanks for your very comprehensive review! Oh, and you're the third person today who's made a Sanderson reference, so I'm off to the "Mists." =]
Oh, Yes - let's hear it for Libby!
the bigger screen is definitely nice!! probably my favorite upgrade from the paperwhite. I hope your new device!
Great review 👏
Great review Thanks
I love Kindle E-ink readers. My 3rd Gen with keyboard just had its battery die. It has worked for 11yrs and I still don't understand why they got rid of the buttons - I bought a Paperwhite today and am already missing them.
yes, the buttons are really nice to have! I definitely don't want to go down to a device without one
I'm looking forward to getting one and passing on my paperwite. Just from the reviews I see it's so fast compared to mine.
I bought a used 32GB 2019 Oasis 3 for my manga collection from Amazon. I’ve already used up all the internal memory hahah. I have it connected to the charger next to my bed and read manga for about an hour every night. I rarely unplug it and take it anywhere else.
I bought a 2016 Oasis 1 as an upgrade of my 2011 Kindle 4. I like it precisely because it’s smaller than the Oasis 3. I also like that they all have actual page-turning buttons. The Kindle 4 kinda, sorta fits into my pants’ pockets… if those pants are MC Hammer JNCO pants! It does fit in some pockets.
My wishlist would be a Kindle Mini that’s the size of the discontinued Kobo Mini. I’d love to be able to have a dedicated pocket-sized e-reader that isn’t a smartphone. On the other end, it’d be great to have a luxury e-reader with an 8-inch screen that does color like the Boox Color 🤔🧐
Adding Immersion Reading would be great.... Even if it Kills the battery. I'd still use it.
haha, I am in complete agreement!!
The one feature that has me looking at upgrading from a Paperwhite to an Oasis is reading magazine or high graphic content. I’m under the impression that it would be a better experience in the Oasis.
Such a delightful review.
I don't think Dark Mode should use the battery more. Whether you're using more dark or light e-ink shouldn't make a difference to battery life. What will make a difference is if the default Brightness setting for Dark Mode is different than it is for when Dark Mode is off. If the Brightness value is higher for some reason, it will use more battery. But if the Brightness value is lower, it will use less battery. I have found that Dark Mode makes some fonts harder to read, but it does seem to work well with sans serif fonts. Note that I have a Paperwhite 5, and I'm assuming the Oasis runs the same firmware. If you're really interested in immersive reading, you may appreciate getting an Android ereader, which will let you run the Kindle app on an e-ink device. I'm not very much into audio books, but when I do try to listen to an audio book, I use my Likebook Mars with the Kindle app.
Thank you great video
I agree, the page turning buttons was the main reason why I switched from the paperwhite to the oasis. With the immersion reading not being on the oasis, I usually listen from my phone and read a long in my oasis.
Oh no, how did you scrap the back of your oasis ? 😳
that's exactly what I end up doing!! It works out just as fine but I think immersion reading highlights as it goes along which would be really cool.
lol, it's actually not scratched. I had stickers on there but I took them off before filming because it had my phone number on it
How well do detailed graphics, like maps, display on the device? I've been disappointed with the detail in some pictures and tables when using the Paperwhite (particularly maps). Thanks for the video.
Great review. I was looking to get the 8GB model? Do you think that would be enough? I mostly read paperbacks and as of right now my kindle library consists of 4 books 😅
You can store hundreds or even thousands of books on an 8GB model. If you read tons of manga and comic books or listen to audiobooks you'll be fine.
I was debating whether to wait for the latest oasis when it comes out, but I dont think I can wait. So I finally ordered one. And I thought, if the new Oasis does come out soon I probably won't be able to afford it anyway. :-))
Totally agree immersion reading is the main reason I end up reading on my phone so often.
it's such a delightful way to experience a book! I've stuck with the audiobook on my phone while I follow along on my Kindle approach
Thank you.
Good review, I like the audio narration feature on the kindle app on android, I was wondering does the Oasis have a similar feature?
Yes, it is on the oasis. You just need to connect to bluetooth and turn it on in the accessibility settings!
I have to admit that cover page view drives me nuts and I prefer the list view. But then again I do a lot of side loading and I have 600+ sideloaded books on my Kindle.
haha, yes, that makes sense. Cover view would not be as appealing if I didn't have actual covers
Right after I bought my Oasis, they decided to release the upgraded version with warm light -_-
I'd like the option to have more book covers displayed on one page instead of just six.
Also, they should let you set a book cover as your screen-off picture.
Imagine an option to display a book shelf with your favorite covers that you can move around.
lol, oh man I hate when that happens! If it was close enough I would've tried to see if they could exchange it.
apparently in the older versions, people jailbroke their devices so they could use book covers as their screen savers! Can't do that anymore :(
The latest update allows for displaying the cover of the book you’re currently reading on the Lock Screen! 😃
@@terrilynn2789 someone else mentioned that, but I checked to make sure my kindle was up to date and I still couldn't see that option!
@@terrilynn2789 I just looked it up, and it looks like it's a slow release. some people are getting it and some not :(
@@readwithbintou Try restarting your kindle with the wifi on. Then go to device options should be the first one on the page. I just tried this and it worked for me.
So since you have read so many books in the past year, what were some of your top favorites? Just on a kindle binge and thought I would ask 😝
haha, you might be interested in this video which is my top 20 reads of 2020: th-cam.com/video/RPfXEClMT14/w-d-xo.html
immersion reading - never knew there was a name for it
Q) I got two kindles already (regular & paperwhite). I don't even want to pick up regular. So it is sitting collecting dust.
Its been months since I picked up paperwhite as well.
I guess I am not much of a reader than I thought, I made resolution to read more, but buying kindles didn't make much of a difference.
So I am worried that if I might be letting it collecting dust if I buy one.
Any ideas how to be focused on reading more ?
Excellent presentation
Hi! What are your thoughts on that specific case?
1:45 charge time from ~20% to full is about an hour for me.
Hi, I'm thinking of one of these but wondered if I a cover is also needed to protect the screen? What do you think?
Great review. I like my kindle, but I don't think I read it enough to get a fancier version myself.
lol, fair enough. your physical library is amazing anyway!
Great video thanks...I do have a question...at 6:49...How did you get percentage on same side as reading time?
If I remember correctly, I believe it happened when I updated the software on my Kindle.
I know I did not manually change that setting.
Just touch the lower left corner of the screen and it changes what to show you. Reading time for chapter, reading time for book, just percentage and so on
@@ZachariasFuchsthat only changes loc page and time. percentage is always on the right though.
@@readwithbintou oh ok. Update option is greyed out so I guess it's already got the latest update.
@@Will.the.book.dragon so, which kindle and which software version do you have? Seems to be an older software version and hardware.
I don't know if I agree that the Kindle is a luxury device, the Oasis for sure, but even if you just wait for Prime Day regular Kindles are quite cheap, and at this point the used market is overflowing with perfectly serviceable yet old Kindles.
When it first came out the selling point was really "Pay for the device now and save on each book." Since the app (which came out later) is free I would agree that it's not really for anyone who isn't a serious reader.
Biggest wish list item for me has to be more battery life. Like yeah it's great that you only have to charge it like once a week, but why is Amazon selling Kindles that can hold 32GB of books but need to be charged once a book? Kinda seems like if you have a power outlet you probably also have Internet.
Do you use without a case?
This was brilliant. If you've tried to read e-books on your iPad, how does that compare to reading on Kindle Oasis? Cause I'm torn between buying Kindle Oasis and iPad Mini
i have to say, for reading purposes the kindle is the clear winner. i would not buy an ipad solely for reading. BUT if you were trying to buy something that could be used as a reader and a tablet, the ipad is the clear winner. I guess it comes down to what you plan to use the device for (reading only or reading and internet browsing)
Convinced me. Thanks.
Glad to hear it! I hope you enjoy your new device!!
How long battery endurance?.