People preparing to shell out $999 for Amazon's premium e-reader, the Kindle Oasis, are Canadians.
Amazon recently announced the upcoming launch of the new Kindle Oasis, causing a stir among readers as the legitimacy of early screenshots was questioned. However, Amazon.ca has since published a comparison between the Kindle Paperwhite, Basic, Voyage, and the Oasis, lending credibility to the leaked images.
The Kindle Oasis will feature a 6-inch screen with a high resolution of 300 PPI, and its battery is expected to last up to 20 months in standby mode. The device will also boast 10 LED lights for night reading, a significant leap from the Voyage's 6 LED lights and the Paperwhite's 4. It remains to be seen if the Oasis' additional lights will make for a noticeably brighter reading experience.
A surprising detail about the Kindle Oasis is its retail price—reportedly set at $999 CAD. However, it is unclear whether this price is accurate, as it is not uncommon for product listings to contain errors.
Sales of the previous Kindle Oasis have ceased, with Amazon focusing instead on touch-forward e-readers[1]. As such, the new Oasis' official release date and price in Canada are yet to be announced. If you are considering purchasing a Kindle in Canada, you may wish to explore alternatives like the Paperwhite or Scribe, both of which are available on Amazon Canada, though their specific pricing and availability may vary.
[1] Source: The Verge's coverage of Amazon's decision to discontinue the Kindle Oasis: https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/30/22364569/amazon-kindle-oasis-discontinued-2021-touch-edition-e-ink[2] Source: TechRadar's article on Amazon's focus on touch-forward e-readers: https://www.techradar.com/news/amazon-kindle-oasis-on-its-way-out-and-amazon-scrapping-all-wifi-only-e-ink-readers-in-bid-to-focus-on-touchscreens
Michael Kozlowski, editor-in-chief at our platform, has spent the past fifteen years reporting on audiobooks and e-readers for various publications, including the CBC, CNET, Engadget, Huffington Post, and the New York Times. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
The upcoming Kindle Oasis, set to be released by Amazon, will likely be accompanied by a range of e-reader accessories to enhance its functionality, given the advancements in its technology such as a higher resolution screen, longer battery life, and improved night reading capabilities. The price point of $999 CAD for the Kindle Oasis, if accurate, places it among other premium gadgets and technology products.
