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Originally Posted by JSWolf
Given that the Oasis is used, you could end up with a blacklisted device. That means you cannot register it at Amazon and you cannot use it with eBooks from Amazon with DRM.
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A simple call to Amazon can clarify the situation, They're used to that.
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Originally Posted by JSWolf
The Libra is a better device thanks to the better firmware. You can buy eBooks from Amazon, download them as KF8 or Mobi, and remove the DRM. Then you can convert to ePub for reading on your Libra.
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My Libra freezes occasionally, is almost unusable to search the store via the device occasionally. The slide to change light intensity doesn't always work the way it should
We can tweak the firmware, but it does not make it any superior to the Kindle.
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Originally Posted by JSWolf
The Oasis is not a premium device. It's just an overpriced device and some think because it costs more that it's better which (IMHO) is not true.
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Have you really had an Oasis in your hands?
The built of the Oasis is close to what Apple could deliver. The screen quality is really good, front-light way ahead of the Libra, the contract is better, the device is so much faster and responsive than the Libra. Not to mention the difference of buttons quality.
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Originally Posted by JSWolf
I have a PW3 and a Kobo Aura H2O. The H2O uses the same firmware as the Libra and I much prefer Kobo's firmware. Also, you get much better integration with Calibre and much better eBook management.
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And the Kindle devices handle highlighting and footnotes in a better way.