Amazon introduces new Kindle Oasis with 7-inch display, waterproof body, price starts at Rs. 21999 in India

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Amazon just introduced a new Kindle Oasis eReader, successor of last year’s model. It has a larger 7-inch 330PPI, compared to 6-inch screen in the predecessor and is also the first waterproof (IPX8) Kindle that can stand immersion in up to 2 meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes. It can also withstand getting splashed at the beach or dropped in the bath tub, hot tub, or pool. It has the same thickness of just 3.4mm at its thinnest point (to 8.3 mm), but it is slightly heavier at 194 grams. Continue reading “Amazon introduces new Kindle Oasis with 7-inch display, waterproof body, price starts at Rs. 21999 in India”

Amazon Kindle Oasis Review

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Amazon is back with an all new Kindle which is dubbed as Oasis. The eighth generation Kindle was launched in India earlier this month for a hefty price of Rs. 23,999 for the WiFi variant and Rs. 27,999 for the WiFi and 3G variant. The design shift from Amazon’s Paperwhite to Voyage was noticeable but not game changing. However, this time Amazon has given Oasis a major overhaul in terms of design and aesthetics. Along with a brand new design, does the flagship e-reader offer any new features? We have got our hands on the Kindle Oasis. Let’s see if it is worth the price tag in this review.

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Kindle Oasis with dedicated page turn buttons, leather charging cover announced for Rs. 23999

Amazon Kindle Oasis

Amazon just announced Kindle Oasis, the company’s flagship Kindle eReader. The 8th generation of e-ink Kindle has the same 6-inch display at 300 PPI pixel density seen in Kindle Voyage, but this has a redesigned built-in front light with 60% more LEDs that makes it the brightest Kindle display ever. The ultrathin flush 0.13” display with 200 micron backplane has new cylindrical diffractive patterns to increase the consistency and range of screen brightness for improved reading in all types of lighting.
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Waterproof Kindle Oasis expected to launch this week

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Just last week, Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos revealed that the company will finally introduce the next-generation high-end Kindle eReader next week. Now, more information about the name and features of the e-reader have surfaced. Continue reading “Waterproof Kindle Oasis expected to launch this week”