![]() It’s nice to see how much e-ink technology has evolved over the years. That said, you still can’t scroll smoothly, but that’s to be expected. For basic interactions like navigating the UI, swiping pages, and rotating the screen, and even typing, it’s just a little slower than using a regular touchscreen, other than a quick flash of black when the Kindle needs to refresh the entire panel. The Oasis has the fastest refresh rate of any e-ink display I’ve tried, and though Amazon doesn’t provide exact figures, it’s speedy enough that I rarely felt inhibited. I still wish Amazon sold a size closer to an actual paperback, but I’ll take what I can get. The new Oasis, on the other hand, feels a bit more like a normal book. Though their tall aspect ratios mean they have a smaller overall area than a regular Kindle, it was close enough I didn’t feel like I was missing out no much. I do most of my reading on my phone nowadays, and my daily drivers in the past few months have all had 6-inch screens or larger. That extra inch over 6-inch display on every other Kindle – except the ill-fated DX – may not sound like much, but it goes a long way towards making the Oasis feel more like a proper book. ![]() Unlike last year’s model, you’re getting a tangible improvement over Amazon’s cheaper Voyage and Paperwhite models. ![]() Like last year’s model, it’s a luxury indulgence with superior build quality and design compared to its cheaper siblings. I could pretty much end this review there, and you’d know most of what you need to know about the new Oasis. If those things matter to you, you should get one. TL DR Amazon’s new $249 Kindle Oasis is waterproof and comes with a bigger screen. ![]()
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