If you want cellular, you’ll need to get the top of the line 32GB model without special offers for $350. Amazon’s also offering a 32GB storage tier for another $30 and without special offers for $20 on top of that. The new Oasis starts a bit cheaper–just $250 for its base Wi-Fi-only model with 8GB of storage “special offers” (read: ads).

Owners of 8th-generation Kindles and the original Oasis will also get Audible support with a free over-the-air update “in the coming months.” Instead you can use Bluetooth to stream Audible books to connected headphones or speakers–or, at least, you’ll be able to when Amazon releases a software update after the Oasis ships. 1Īmazon’s also added Audible support to the Oasis, though it doesn’t sport any internal speakers. It’s still got that wedge-shaped design, with a thin edge of 3.4 mm, but it’s a bit heavier than its predecessor: 6.8 oz versus 4.6 oz. Unlike the previous Oasis, which used an external cover to boost its battery life, the new model boasts a battery that lasts for “weeks.” But it’s also larger than the previous model, with a 7-inch, 300 ppi display, instead of the 6-inch display from last year’s. So if you really need to read underwater while you’re in the tub, I guess you’re in luck? Rated at IPX8, the new Kindle Oasis will survive immersed in up to two meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes. Note: This story has not been updated for several years.Īmazon’s updated its high-end Kindle Oasis with a larger screen, bigger battery, and–perhaps most significantly–a waterproof design. Now you can take your waterproof Kindle Oasis to an oasis

Kindle oasis waterproof