When Kobo released the Kobo Aura One back in 2016, it was the first ebook reader to have a frontlight with adjustable color temperature. There were apps to filter out blue light on LCD screens, but it was the first E Ink ebook reader to offer a color-shifting feature using a frontlight. Since then just […]
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New Kindle Oasis Software Update; Old Kindle Oasis on Sale Again
The latest new Kindle Oasis with adjustable frontlight color officially gets released tomorrow, and Amazon has already released a software update for it. The update adds a “Warmth Schedule” to set the frontlight to automatically shift between cool white and warm amber as the day goes on, and the changelog also mentions the new Read […]
Something is Amiss with the Price of the Kindle Oasis 3 with 4G LTE
There’s something wrong with the price of the new Kindle Oasis 3, and not just its inordinately high retail price. For some reason Amazon is charging $70 more for the US version of the Kindle Oasis with 4G LTE than they are charging for the international version. The international Kindle Paperwhite with 4G LTE is […]
Kindle Oasis Refurbs Marked Down to $169
Ever since Amazon announced the upcoming release of the Kindle Oasis 3 with adjustable frontlight color, which comes out later this month, the price of the Kindle Oasis 2 has plummeted to all-time lows. Amazon now has the refurbished Kindle Oasis 2 on sale for $169—$40 off the regular price. That’s $30 less than the […]
Is Having Adjustable Frontlight Color Worth an Extra $50?
It’s interesting how Amazon has started taking pre-orders for the new Kindle Oasis 3 while simultaneously discounting the Kindle Oasis 2 by $50. Considering the Kindle Oasis 3 (more like 2.5) is so similar to the previous version, is it really worth spending an extra $50 just for the option to use a warm-colored frontlight? […]
New Kindle Oasis Features an Upgraded E Ink Screen
Last week when Amazon unveiled the new Kindle Oasis, it was mainly about the addition of frontlight color adjustment, but they also hinted at improvements with the E Ink screen. I thought it was probably just marketing hype at first but it sounds the new Kindle Oasis does indeed have an upgraded E Ink screen. […]
Kindle Oasis Now Available with Adjustable Frontlight Color
Amazon has just unveiled a Kindle Oasis with adjustable frontlight color. It appears to be exactly the same as the 2nd gen Kindle Oasis except now it comes with cool and warm frontlights so you can adjust the frontlight color to your preference. You can adjust the color manually or set a schedule to have […]
Now’s the Best Time to Trade-in an Old Kindle for the Kindle Oasis
With the 7-inch Kindle Oasis 2 on sale this week starting at $199 for the 8GB model with Special Offers, now is the best time to take advantage of Amazon’s Kindle trade-in service. The trade-in deal takes an additional 25% off the sale price of the Kindle Oasis, plus you can apply the value of […]