New Oasis with warm light

Deskisamess · 06-19-2019, 10:45 AM

All New Oasis with Adjustable Warm Light

"Now you can adjust the shade of the screen from white light to a warm amber with the ability to schedule when the light changes for a personalized reading experience. Kindle Oasis also has an adaptive front light that automatically adjusts the brightness of your screen based on lighting conditions."

Dr. Drib · 06-19-2019, 11:07 AM

...and that explains the brief sale price of the 'all-older Oasis'.

I'm glad I waited.

Wearever · 06-19-2019, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

...and that explains the brief sale price of the 'all-older Oasis'.

I'm glad I waited.

It does explain the recent sale on the Oasis.

Congratulations on your awesome recovery Dr. Drib !

Sirtel · 06-19-2019, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deskisamess

All New Oasis with Adjustable Warm Light

"Now you can adjust the shade of the screen from white light to a warm amber with the ability to schedule when the light changes for a personalized reading experience. Kindle Oasis also has an adaptive front light that automatically adjusts the brightness of your screen based on lighting conditions."

Eh... not really interested. In all the other aspects it's the same as the previous model. I'm not going to cough up 250 bucks only for a fancy frontlight.

Deskisamess · 06-19-2019, 12:09 PM

If they would improve the battery life, I'd be interested. I love my 2017 Oasis, but the battery life leaves a lot to be desired.

The "warm" light isn't important to me, certainly not enough to inspire me to open my wallet again at that price.

ElspethB · 06-19-2019, 12:32 PM

If my Oasis 2 didn't have the ability to invert black and white, I would probably trade it in for the new one in order to read comfortably at night. As it is, I find the white on black display perfect for reading in a dark room. Nor does it seem to affect my sleep, unlike my phone and tablet before I started using a blue light filter. Still, I'm glad Amazon is finally offering a warm light for those who've been looking for it.

HarryT · 06-19-2019, 01:03 PM

Likewise. Good to have it as an option for those who prefer “warm” lighting, but it’s not something I have a need for myself.

binaryhermit · 06-19-2019, 01:38 PM

interestingly no model with cellular networking, although the chart they have comparing kindle models says one exists.

So one's probably coming

Deskisamess · 06-19-2019, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by binaryhermit

interestingly no model with cellular networking, although the chart they have comparing kindle models says one exists.

So one's probably coming

Someone over on the Amazon forums had a link to the cellular model...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FJ91TLB

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DNSB · 06-19-2019, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by binaryhermit

interestingly no model with cellular networking, although the chart they have comparing kindle models says one exists.

So one's probably coming

When I looked at the chart on Amazon.ca, it shows a 32GB model at $430 with WiFi and Cellular, a 32GB model at $360 with WiFi and an 8GB model with WiFi for $330 (all dollar amounts in Cdn dollars). The older version and the current Paperwhite also do not have a "free cellular for a few dollars more" 8GB model.

binaryhermit · 06-19-2019, 05:03 PM

full page screenshot of the page initially linked

ReaderGeeked · 06-19-2019, 05:12 PM

Goodbye Kobo Forma and Aura ONE. Now I have to sell the "old" Oasis before the prices completely tank.

DuckieTigger · 06-19-2019, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deskisamess

Someone over on the Amazon forums had a link to the cellular model...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FJ91TLB

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Interesting. The wifi only models are the same price as the old ones, but the cellular is $20 more now. Not enough reason to upgrade (for me) as I am perfectly happy without warm light. It is however nice to see that choice of features no longer dictates ecosystem as they all (Kobo, Nook, Kindle) are basically feature identical.

Bookstooge · 06-19-2019, 08:59 PM

My original Oasis is still going strong and I like it. Lightweight, battery lasts me a week (I know, not like the 3-4 of older models), has page turn buttons and I like the lighting scheme. I'll probably use it til it's dead (like my old Sony 505). So all that to say I won't be getting this

DNSB · 06-19-2019, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by binaryhermit

full page screenshot of the page initially linked

Looking at the Oasis column, near the bottom of the compare editions, it says WiFi or WiFi and Free Cellular the same as the Paperwhite.

OTOH, even if I select the WiFi and Free Cellular version for the Oasis or the WAN version for the Paperwhite, the tech specs does not mention cellular connectivity for either the Oasis or the Paperwhite.

On yet another hand, at least I don't get to see a Special offers variant on Amazon.ca.

06-19-2019, 10:45 AM	#1
Deskisamess Wizard Posts: 2,682 Karma: 43102409 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ohio Device: iPhone 7+, iPad mini, 2021 iPad Pro 12.9",Paperwhite 6.8"	New Oasis with warm light All New Oasis with Adjustable Warm Light "Now you can adjust the shade of the screen from white light to a warm amber with the ability to schedule when the light changes for a personalized reading experience. Kindle Oasis also has an adaptive front light that automatically adjusts the brightness of your screen based on lighting conditions." Last edited by issybird; 06-19-2019 at 10:54 AM. Reason: Fixed link.

06-19-2019, 05:03 PM	#11
binaryhermit Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,732 Karma: 20469902 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Lockport, IL Device: Kindle PW4, Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	full page screenshot of the page initially linked Attached Thumbnails

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Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,037 Karma: 56650819 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	...and that explains the brief sale price of the 'all-older Oasis'. I'm glad I waited.

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Deskisamess Wizard Posts: 2,682 Karma: 43102409 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ohio Device: iPhone 7+, iPad mini, 2021 iPad Pro 12.9",Paperwhite 6.8"	If they would improve the battery life, I'd be interested. I love my 2017 Oasis, but the battery life leaves a lot to be desired. The "warm" light isn't important to me, certainly not enough to inspire me to open my wallet again at that price.

06-19-2019, 12:32 PM	#6
ElspethB Passionate Reader Posts: 276 Karma: 1829152 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Central Jersey, USA Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, Kobo Clara HD, Fire HD 8, Voyage, Oasis 3, PW5	If my Oasis 2 didn't have the ability to invert black and white, I would probably trade it in for the new one in order to read comfortably at night. As it is, I find the white on black display perfect for reading in a dark room. Nor does it seem to affect my sleep, unlike my phone and tablet before I started using a blue light filter. Still, I'm glad Amazon is finally offering a warm light for those who've been looking for it.

06-19-2019, 01:03 PM	#7
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Likewise. Good to have it as an option for those who prefer “warm” lighting, but it’s not something I have a need for myself.

06-19-2019, 01:38 PM	#8
binaryhermit Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,732 Karma: 20469902 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Lockport, IL Device: Kindle PW4, Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	interestingly no model with cellular networking, although the chart they have comparing kindle models says one exists. So one's probably coming

06-19-2019, 05:12 PM	#12
ReaderGeeked Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2018 Device: Forma, Aura One, Clara HD, Oasis 2, Voyage, Paperwhite 4 & 3...	Goodbye Kobo Forma and Aura ONE. Now I have to sell the "old" Oasis before the prices completely tank.

06-19-2019, 08:59 PM	#14
Bookstooge Guru Posts: 785 Karma: 2090886 Join Date: May 2019 Device: Kindle Oasis 1st Gen	My original Oasis is still going strong and I like it. Lightweight, battery lasts me a week (I know, not like the 3-4 of older models), has page turn buttons and I like the lighting scheme. I'll probably use it til it's dead (like my old Sony 505). So all that to say I won't be getting this

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