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Post by iamkristinl16 on Dec 14, 2023 21:01:39 GMT
My kindle paper white is old. It seemingly won’t charge now. I was looking on Amazon but can’t really tell what the material n difference is between the regular kindle and newer paper white. Which do you recommend?
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Post by snugglebutter on Dec 14, 2023 21:05:48 GMT
Paperwhite is easier on the eyes.
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Post by Bridget in MD on Dec 14, 2023 21:14:40 GMT
Is the regular kindle the kindle fire? I would do paperwhite, bc e-ink technology is so much easier on your eyes, while the fire is more like a tablet/ipad. If you can swing it, I'd splurge for the Oasis, which has 2 buttons on the side. THe shape is more square (paperwhite is more rectanlge) and the battery weight is not equally distributed but those two buttons to turn the page ARE LIFE-CHANGING!
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Post by Linda on Dec 14, 2023 21:15:59 GMT
If all you want to do is read - Paperwhite - the e-ink is easier on your eyes. If you want a multi-purpose tablet - then get the Kindle fire
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Post by gar on Dec 14, 2023 21:23:19 GMT
Is the regular kindle the kindle fire? I would do paperwhite, bc e-ink technology is so much easier on your eyes, while the fire is more like a tablet/ipad. If you can swing it, I'd splurge for the Oasis, which has 2 buttons on the side. THe shape is more square (paperwhite is more rectanlge) and the battery weight is not equally distributed but those two buttons to turn the page ARE LIFE-CHANGING! Are they for page turning? |
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Post by SnoopyFan on Dec 14, 2023 21:38:09 GMT
I have a Paperwhite. I love it! So easy on the eyes. I have a PopSocket on the back which makes it easy and comfortable to hold.
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Post by Bridget in MD on Dec 14, 2023 21:41:04 GMT
Is the regular kindle the kindle fire? I would do paperwhite, bc e-ink technology is so much easier on your eyes, while the fire is more like a tablet/ipad. If you can swing it, I'd splurge for the Oasis, which has 2 buttons on the side. THe shape is more square (paperwhite is more rectanlge) and the battery weight is not equally distributed but those two buttons to turn the page ARE LIFE-CHANGING! Are they for page turning? yep! and if you turn the kindle the buttons turn too so they turn the pages in the right direction! you can also swipe like a paperwhite, but mine was getting desensitized and taking forever to turn the pages... it was probably 7 years old. I got the oasis 1-2 years ago and LOVE ADORE CHERISH it. LOL |
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Post by Just T on Dec 14, 2023 21:43:22 GMT
I'm on my 4th kindle, second Paperwhite. I don't think I will ever get anything else. I love the paperwhite because I like to read outside, and you can do that, even on the brightest, sunniest day. I don't need to use it as a tablet, though.
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Post by gar on Dec 14, 2023 21:53:24 GMT
Are they for page turning? yep! and if you turn the kindle the buttons turn too so they turn the pages in the right direction! you can also swipe like a paperwhite, but mine was getting desensitized and taking forever to turn the pages... it was probably 7 years old. I got the oasis 1-2 years ago and LOVE ADORE CHERISH it. LOL Now I want one! 😊 |
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Post by Bridget in MD on Dec 14, 2023 22:04:01 GMT
yep! and if you turn the kindle the buttons turn too so they turn the pages in the right direction! you can also swipe like a paperwhite, but mine was getting desensitized and taking forever to turn the pages... it was probably 7 years old. I got the oasis 1-2 years ago and LOVE ADORE CHERISH it. LOL Now I want one! 😊 I fought getting a new one (bc mine was still limping along) but man, I wish I had gotten one sooner, I think monklady123 convinced me!!!! |
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Post by monklady123 on Dec 14, 2023 22:04:48 GMT
Is the regular kindle the kindle fire? I would do paperwhite, bc e-ink technology is so much easier on your eyes, while the fire is more like a tablet/ipad. If you can swing it, I'd splurge for the Oasis, which has 2 buttons on the side. THe shape is more square (paperwhite is more rectanlge) and the battery weight is not equally distributed but those two buttons to turn the page ARE LIFE-CHANGING! Yes to what Bridget said! omg those buttons! You can flip the Oasis over and it automatically reorients itself, so you can turn the pages with either your right or your left hand... vs. tapping on the right side of the screen to turn the page forward. Those buttons means that I can turn the pages with my left hand while my right hand holds my coffee in the morning. haha As for "the regular Kindle", I'm assuming you mean the one that's basically a tablet? i.e., can go on the internet? If so, don't do it. Get a Paperwhite or Oasis (psst... get the Oasis....buttons...you know you want those buttons...) -- the screen is "flat" like a regular book, not glarey like a tablet screen. {{whispers....buttons... buttons... buttons...}} I do love my Oasis. Buttons. Did I mention those buttons? ? |
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Post by Lurkingpea on Dec 14, 2023 22:05:36 GMT
Oasis. It is worth the extra money. Every penny.
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Post by monklady123 on Dec 14, 2023 22:05:51 GMT
yep! and if you turn the kindle the buttons turn too so they turn the pages in the right direction! you can also swipe like a paperwhite, but mine was getting desensitized and taking forever to turn the pages... it was probably 7 years old. I got the oasis 1-2 years ago and LOVE ADORE CHERISH it. LOL Now I want one! 😊 Yes, you do in fact want one. Buttons! |
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Post by monklady123 on Dec 14, 2023 22:06:39 GMT
gar I fought getting a new one (bc mine was still limping along) but man, I wish I had gotten one sooner, I think monklady123 convinced me!!!!  |
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Post by gar on Dec 14, 2023 22:13:51 GMT
Yes, you do in fact want one. Buttons! I’ve been trying to tell myself I don’t need a new one but as you guys seem to have found, that feature alone is worth the extra £££s 😊 |
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Post by Just T on Dec 14, 2023 22:16:47 GMT
Is the regular kindle the kindle fire? I would do paperwhite, bc e-ink technology is so much easier on your eyes, while the fire is more like a tablet/ipad. If you can swing it, I'd splurge for the Oasis, which has 2 buttons on the side. THe shape is more square (paperwhite is more rectanlge) and the battery weight is not equally distributed but those two buttons to turn the page ARE LIFE-CHANGING! Yes to what Bridget said! omg those buttons! You can flip the Oasis over and it automatically reorients itself, so you can turn the pages with either your right or your left hand... vs. tapping on the right side of the screen to turn the page forward. Those buttons means that I can turn the pages with my left hand while my right hand holds my coffee in the morning. haha As for "the regular Kindle", I'm assuming you mean the one that's basically a tablet? i.e., can go on the internet? If so, don't do it. Get a Paperwhite or Oasis (psst... get the Oasis....buttons...you know you want those buttons...) -- the screen is "flat" like a regular book, not glarey like a tablet screen. {{whispers....buttons... buttons... buttons...}} I do love my Oasis. Buttons. Did I mention those buttons? ? I don't need a new Kindle yet as the one I have now is not quite two years old. But can you read the Oasis out in the sunshine? That is what I love most about the Paperwhite. |
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Post by monklady123 on Dec 14, 2023 22:23:51 GMT
Yes to what Bridget said! omg those buttons! You can flip the Oasis over and it automatically reorients itself, so you can turn the pages with either your right or your left hand... vs. tapping on the right side of the screen to turn the page forward. Those buttons means that I can turn the pages with my left hand while my right hand holds my coffee in the morning. haha As for "the regular Kindle", I'm assuming you mean the one that's basically a tablet? i.e., can go on the internet? If so, don't do it. Get a Paperwhite or Oasis (psst... get the Oasis....buttons...you know you want those buttons...) -- the screen is "flat" like a regular book, not glarey like a tablet screen. {{whispers....buttons... buttons... buttons...}} I do love my Oasis. Buttons. Did I mention those buttons? ? I don't need a new Kindle yet as the one I have now is not quite two years old. But can you read the Oasis out in the sunshine? That is what I love most about the Paperwhite. Yes! The Oasis can do everything the Paperwhite can, plus you can turn the pages with buttons. I probably forgot to mention that part. hehe   But yes, it's waterproof (or water resistant..... not sure if it's totally water *proof*), no glare, can read in the sun, enlarge the font, etc. etc. Plus, you turn the pages with buttons.  |
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Post by Just T on Dec 14, 2023 22:29:28 GMT
I am confused by why buttons is a big deal. With my Paperwhite, I can turn the page just by touching the screen. Why are the buttons better?
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Dec 14, 2023 22:38:10 GMT
Now you guys are making me want the Oasis! I wasn't planning to buy anything but I have several books that just came in from the library after being on hold for a long time, and of course now my kindle won't turn on. Ugh.
I could see where the buttons being on the side of the hand that you are holding the Kindle would be nice, that way you can be truly one handed, right?
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Post by monklady123 on Dec 14, 2023 22:40:51 GMT
I am confused by why buttons is a big deal. With my Paperwhite, I can turn the page just by touching the screen. Why are the buttons better? Because on the Paperwhite -- at least on the one I had -- you could only tap on the right side of the screen for the pages to turn forward and on the left side to go backwards. So I had to be holding it so that my right hand was turning the pages. With the Oasis there are two buttons. The top one goes forward and the bottom one goes back. So you can control both with one hand. But even better than that is that when you turn the Oasis upside down it reorients itself... Now the buttons are on your left hand, and again the top button goes forward and the bottom goes back. So you can lie in bed on whichever side is comfortable and have those two buttons right at hand, whichever hand you prefer. And for me, I'm right handed so in the morning I want to hold my coffee with my right hand, which means turning the Oasis pages with my left hand. Same if I'm eating and reading. |
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Post by Restless Spirit on Dec 14, 2023 22:42:28 GMT
I love my Oasis for reading. For everything else, I’m an iPad user. I seriously have no idea why they appear to have discontinued the Oasis. I much prefer it to my previous Paperwhite.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Dec 14, 2023 22:46:20 GMT
It looks like the only Oasis available right now for the US is a refurbished one. I'm not sure how I feel about that.
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Post by monklady123 on Dec 14, 2023 22:46:53 GMT
I love my Oasis for reading. For everything else, I’m an iPad user. I seriously have no idea why they appear to have discontinued the Oasis. I much prefer it to my previous Paperwhite. The Oasis has been out for awhile now so it was probably inevitable. But I'm sure there will be a next generation, just like there have been several iterations of the Paperwhite. |
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Post by RosieKat on Dec 14, 2023 22:54:57 GMT
I love my Oasis for reading. For everything else, I’m an iPad user. I seriously have no idea why they appear to have discontinued the Oasis. I much prefer it to my previous Paperwhite. The Oasis has been out for awhile now so it was probably inevitable. But I'm sure there will be a next generation, just like there have been several iterations of the Paperwhite. I'm betting they expect the Scribe to replace it. Which I really don't want...and it's not waterproof. Most tragically, it doesn't have buttons. To answer the original question, I would have said Oasis first, then Paperwhite, then regular Kindle. The backlight really, really is a game changer. |
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Post by littlemama on Dec 14, 2023 23:12:42 GMT
I hate my Paperwhite with all my heart. I prefer my Fire, but I cant use it outside, which is a bummer
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Post by Restless Spirit on Dec 14, 2023 23:17:58 GMT
I love my Oasis for reading. For everything else, I’m an iPad user. I seriously have no idea why they appear to have discontinued the Oasis. I much prefer it to my previous Paperwhite. The Oasis has been out for awhile now so it was probably inevitable. But I'm sure there will be a next generation, just like there have been several iterations of the Paperwhite. An update would be lovely! It hasn’t been updated since 2019. I bought mine in July of 2016. With technology changes, I’d love to see a newer Oasis. |
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Post by busy on Dec 14, 2023 23:19:38 GMT
The Oasis is so good. I hope a next-gen model is coming soon, but I’m surprised that Amazon missed the holiday season for a new release. It makes me worry they’re discontinuing the Oasis all together.
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Post by gillyp on Dec 14, 2023 23:43:28 GMT
Yes, you do in fact want one. Buttons! I’ve been trying to tell myself I don’t need a new one but as you guys seem to have found, that feature alone is worth the extra £££s 😊 Is this going to be Merry Christmas to gar then? |
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Post by gar on Dec 14, 2023 23:47:34 GMT
I’ve been trying to tell myself I don’t need a new one but as you guys seem to have found, that feature alone is worth the extra £££s 😊 Is this going to be Merry Christmas to gar then? Nope sadly 🫤 Can’t justify it at the mo but when the time comes I’ll be looking for buttons that’s for sure, even if it adds to the cost. |
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Post by mnmloveli on Dec 15, 2023 0:05:34 GMT
For reading, I LOVE MY PAPERWHITE ! Sooo easy on the eyes in any light plus being able to adjust the light in the dark is a win for me. I also love just touching to change the page; the silence of not hearing the click of the page button like on the Oasis. That would drive me crazy. Also, unlike the Oasis, I like that the Paperwhite is very symmetrical, with the border around the screen being even; more pleasing to the eye for me.
Paperwhite all the way !
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