Kindle Oasis (10th Gen) - Now with adjustable warm light, 7" Display, 32 GB, WiFi (Champagne Gold)

Buying an e-reader is a complicated decision with lot of factors to consider. I have been an e-reader user of a Kindle Voyage for last five years so I will cover first the reasons why I upgraded from Kindle Voyage:1. Yellow Light: The Yellow light is a welcome addition to the screen. I do lot of my reading in the dark when the family is asleep, it may be only 30 minutes daily but when those add up on a daily basis it means lot of books in a year. The Yellow light is more comfortable to read in the dark which made me think about upgrading to Oasis. The reading in dark is far more comfortable as it was with Voyage.2. Bigger Display size: The screen is bigger which means lesser page turns and it also means I can zoom in and still read more content on the screen3. Screen Quality: Some reviewers have mentioned that there is a certain sharpness in Kindle Voyage’s display as compared to Oasis. I do not think so, I think both are at par. There is a certain yellowness in the Oasis display (even when you put the warmth to 0) while Voyage is more whitish or bright, I read more in the dark so Oasis is the preferred device4. Physical Buttons: Although Voyage had the Touch Press buttons on its side, it did not respond that well, so I would end up tapping on the screen to turn pages. Somewhere it breaks the spell of the fictional world when you tap on the screen, the buttons gives me a feeling of un-interruption which is so very crucial for readers to enjoy their book.5. Last reason / Experience: I have been an avid user of Kindle Voyage for around five years before the screen started to have a couple of lines in it which meant the display was giving up. Although I could have still used it, those lines proved a distraction too big to ignore, anyway, Kindle Voyage was a superb device and had served me well for a long time, it still works but not to its earlier level. These devices are about the experience and those lines were hampering it.Let me break down why I think anybody should buy an e-reader in few sub-headings1. Return on Investment: Some people consider the ROI (Return on Investment) as an important metric while doing an electronics purchase that involves a significant amount. Some people argue this applies for an e-reader as it is a niche product only to be used for reading. However, according to me e-reader does not fall into that category. Why? As an e-reader is charging you for the entire experience of reading which cannot be captured in numbers. If you take into consideration this calculation, a Kindle Oasis at a price of around 20-25K would imply reading of at least 100 books on it to justify its cost. If you are a voracious reader, a number of 100 can be crossed in few years, if not I think a number of 25-50 is also good enough given the experience this device gives to a reader.2. Convenience: This device like any other e-reader will give you an unimaginable convenience. You are having a storage of your entire personal library in your Bag without adding any weight to it.3. Environment Friendly: If you happen to read 50 books on this device you are saving so many trees. If every person does that then the number of trees that can be saved by doing it across the world is hugeSummary: I received a product which had some issue with the screen, however, thanks to Amazon I got a new device and the new one was perfect, so no complaints with Amazon customer service but do check your device within the replacement window to ensure you are not getting a faulty device. To summarize if you are looking for a top notch premium experience of an e-reader, then Oasis is the only choice. If the budget is a constraint then go for Paperwhite, if the Paperwhite is expensive for you, then go for the standard Kindle, but do definitely try an e-reader. Although it takes a bit of time in getting used to it, you will love it, one of my best gadgets purchase ever and Oasis has taken it up a notch.

I had waited a long time for the new gen Kindle to launch and it finally did. Amazon launced 11th gen paperwhite in the last quater of 2021. Now this was competing with the Oasis on terms of the features it offered. Paperwhite is priced well and offers a massive battery advantage over all Kindle device. Add to that the USB C charging and wireless charging. So, if you were to carry your Kindle while travelling and often find yourself away from the charger for weeks together, then it is a no brainer, just go buy Kindle paperwhite 11 gen. But my requirements were different.1. I was only interested in 8gb model. Since audible is not supported on Kindle in India, with 8gb I could store years worth of books.2. I read mostly at home, about 1-2 hours on an avarage. So, charger type or a week long backup was not a problem to me.3. I prefer to read mostly on bed and one handed. So buttons on the device were welcome. Also the ability to switch hands with auto rotating screen is very handy.4. Auto brightness is a feature that I didn't want to ignore. Note: 8gb paperwhite doesn't have auto brightness.With the above in mind I had two choices, the 11 gen 32gb paperwhite or 8 gb Oasis. At the time of buying both were priced at 17,999 INR. I decided to go with the Oasis.The battery lasts little more than a week. I usually keep the device in airplane mode. Had no problem charging the device. Absolutely enjoying the reading experience! Not to mention the premium feel of the device and excellent ergonomics.

First and foremost, this is a device to read books. So, if you are expecting fancy additions, superfast UI, and other gimmicks, this isn't for you. Yes, it is expensive but it is an expensive E-READER.My Kindle 5 of 7+ years finally died and I needed to upgrade. But I wasn't too keen on a purely touchscreen device as I am too used to having page-turner buttons. So, even though the new PW is 'newer', I went for this one.PROS- Metal body - solid and premium feel, comfy to hold- The bump - unlike most people, I actually enjoy holding the device with the bump and I use a sleeve instead of a cover. It helps me hold the Kindle for long without any fatigue.- The page-turner buttons - Don't get me wrong, coming from a button-only Kindle, the ease of a touchscreen on Kindle feels amazing but those page-turner buttons mean that I can disable touchscreen and read without the fear of accidental touching.- The screen - I could write a ballad on the clarity (esp after a 7+ year upgrade). The screen is just a beaut.CONS (of course, it is not perfect)- Battery life - While you don't need to charge it daily, the Oasis does drain faster than your average Kindle. But if you read on Flight Mode, you can definitely extend the battery life.- Micro USB - Again, you do not have to charge it all day but you do need a micro USB. When Amazon refreshed its PW line last year, it could really have just released an updated Oasis with USB-C and/or wireless charging. For frequent travellers, it means one more cable. It is not a deal-breaker but can be annoying.- No Bluetooth - Indian Kindles still do not have Bluetooth connectivity for Audible, so that's just a loss of feature. Again, not a deal-breaker.- Lack of accessories in India - For some reason, there are very few third-party covers/sleeves available on Amazon for the Oasis. And among the ones that are, the good ones are too expensive while the cheap ones are just bad. (One may say that if you are spending so much on the device, might as well shell out money for the cover but meh, I am cheap)Finally, just a general observation. Kindles should have a Pocket integration by now (Like Kobo does). While no-interruption reading is the goal, Pocket articles also count towards reading and needs to be added.