The shape puts most of the weight in the palm of your hand making it more comfortable to hold. The biggest change with the new Kindle Oasis is the tapered, more ergonomic shape and lighter weight. The new Kindle Oasis announced today starts at $290 but there might be some new features that make it worthwhile for some of you. The New Amazon Kindle Oasisįirst things first, this thing isn’t cheap. While the existing versions of the Kindle have become go-to travel items around here, Amazon just announced a further upgraded Kindle that looks intriguing. The page-turning functionality is improved as well, and I think it’s worth the price premium over the Paperwhite for serious readers.
It weighs less than the previous versions, which is a plus given how much she reads. I bought a Kindle Voyage for my wife a few weeks ago, and so far we’re impressed. The resolution is significantly better than the base model, and the 3G is nice for quick downloads when WiFi isn’t convenient. The resolution could certainly be better, but you still get the glare-free screen, and clearly they’re built to last.įord has the Kindle Paperwhite, which is what we used in my household as well until recently. Theirs offer 3G, however, which the current base model doesn’t. Nick and Tiffany both pointed out that their Kindles are the really old legacy model, which is closest to the base model being sold now. This probably comes down to personal preference, and to some extent timing. We’ve used ours extensively, and everyone here likes theirs as well. They’re lightweight, easy to read in the sunlight, and the novelty of being able to download a new book poolside hasn’t worn off yet. Unlike some electronics, the Kindle isn’t a gimmicky item you use for three weeks and tire of. Travis and his family use a Kindle Fire, but everyone else has some type of Kindle E-reader in their travel bag.Ĭonveniently, we use a variety of devices as well: In a quick poll of the group here at OMAAT, everyone has a Kindle of some sort. Occasionally we like to highlight gadgets that make travel easier, or that enhance the travel experience. One of those “no-brainer” items for us has been the Amazon Kindle - not only is it a great piece of technology, but turns out it’s much easier to avoid checking a bag when your travel companion can pack a small Kindle instead of eight books on a weekend trip.
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