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And as the Fire demonstrates, you can have both features side by side. It would be interesting if they added Bluetooth profile for a keyboard and accessibility hardware (Braille reader etc). Keyboard support in particular would make note taking much more pleasant, and one might do basic navigation (page turns etc.) as well. |
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This is interesting terminology regarding the waterproofing:
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"Drain" the kindle? That makes it sound like it might potted inside, with no access to the electronics, or is has a waterproof coating on the whole board. |
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I'd never use a reader without a decent case. You fall asleep reading, the reader falls onto the floor, and you get out of bed in the middle of the night for a call of nature and step on it. With a case, it stands a much better chance of survival.
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Having had a PRS-505 break because my dad stepped on it, while in the case(closed too), I don't think a case is really gonna help when you step on it. The case might help the fall but I think I'd rather just stop reading before I get that sleepy...
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Looking at the pictures of it, it's clearly not like the Kobo H2O, which was waterproof by having a rubber seal over the USB port (which made it a real pain to use!). The Oasis has an "open" port, so clearly water can get inside it to some extent or another. Makes you wonder how much of a problem corrosion is likely to be if you regularly immerse it in salt water!
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Purchased a Kobo aura one last week for the waterproofing. Took it back today and have pre ordered the oasis with 15% discount after my voyage stopped working on holiday. I'm so excited for the oasis!
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And do all of you wanting TTS or audiobooks know you'll need a BT speaker or BT headphones?
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