Items tagged with kindle oasis
The original Amazon Kindle was likely the first introduction that many of us had to a modern e-reader. Over the years, the Kindle has gone through a number of transformation (most for the better), culminating with the launch of the Oasis in 2016. Today, however, Amazon is giving the Oasis a significant upgrade that is most definitely fitting with its name. The all-new Oasis arrives as the first-ever waterproof Kindle, bringing with it an IPX8 rating. This water resistance level allows the Oasis to survive submerged in up to two meters of [fresh] water for up to an hour. Although it probably isn't recommended, the device can withstand getting splashed with salt water if you're at the beach and...
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Amazon bills the Kindle Oasis as its “thinnest and lightest Kindle ever,” but those proclamations come at a huge cost — $289.99 to be exact. The Kindle Oasis takes over as the flagship of Amazon’s Kindle family and does so at a price point that is far higher than even the $199 Kindle Voyage (which was already criticized for its high price). Amazon justifies the significant price increase with its intriguing exterior that was designed by the its Lab126 division. The Oasis, which weighs in at just 4.6 ounces, measures just 5.6 inches by 4.8 inches while its thickness ranges from 0.13 to 0.33 inches as you move across the device. Despite the reduced dimensions and weight, the Kindle Oasis still...
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If you’re a fan of Amazon’s Kindle e-readers, the online retail juggernaut is on the verge of releasing its next generation flagship. Luckily for us (and for you), the device has leaked out ahead of its official unveil, as is usually the case with today’s tech gadgets. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos first alerted us to the existence of a new flagship e-reader last week with the following tweet: Heads up readers – all-new, top of the line Kindle almost ready. 8th generation. Details next week.— Jeff Bezos (@JeffBezos) April 4, 2016 We now know, thanks to a leak from Amazon China, that the e-reader is called the Kindle Oasis. At first glance, the Oasis looks a bit ungainly with its asymmetric design --...
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