Best kindle for me...wish it had real page turn buttons...not haptic
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I have had the Voyage since it first came out. I never had problems with the screen. The lighting has always been crisp and the screen white. I also have the paperwhite which I rarely use because I really like the Voyage so much better. It is thinner, smaller, has page turn buttons and automatic adjustable lighting which, to me, works perfectly. My only gripe is that the haptic buttons are just not as good as real mechanical buttons. I recently tried the Nook glowlight 3. I understand it may be slower than the kindle, but, boy, those page turn buttons are so nice. You can keep reading and just touch the button for the page, and it makes a nice click, much better than the haptic feel. I understand the oasis has real mechanical page turn, but I don't think I would like the design since I do tend to use both sides for page turns depending on my position
1475035
CHANGE THE FONT SIZE, TURN THE PAGE ON THE HOME SCREEN TO ACCESS MY LIBRARY. COULD NOT FIND THE" BACK" BUTTON? MUCH PREFERED MY OLD KINDLE WITH PAGE TURNERS ON THE SIDES. (NO LONGER AVAILIBLE). I HAVE SINCE PURCHASED A KINDLE "PAPERWHITE". CANNOT WAIT TO RECEIVE. WILL WRITE A REVIEW WHEN I RECEIVE IT. THANK YOU. JIMMYMAC MCSWEEGAN.
4874160
Love it overall but would like page turn when on Internet sites ie when shopping on Amazon can only swipe to move down page
1891508
This thing is great for reading.  As many others have mentioned the "next page" button on the right side should be the same size as on the left and not extented all the way to the top because now you accidentally change pages all the time and when reaching for the on/off switch you also change pages.  For those of us who live on a "Sprint" fringe coverage area it would be great if Kindle/Amazon went with a service such as AT&T and/or Verizon because they both have much greater coverage than Sprint.

I know this has just come out and I look forward to the FINAL touches being put in place
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Things I like - that it has a screen as large as my 3rd gen, but can fit into a pocket; that it has a much longer battery life than my Kindle Fire; that it doesn't have the glassy surface of my Kindle Fire (or the distractions). Truthfully, I love it. I like the way it organizes my books, keeps up with my reading on other apps (phone or Fire), and isn't too bright - or too dull. In fact, the only thing that makes me a little crazy is the on/off button on the back. Why? Why not just put it on the top/bottom like my other Kindles? That said, five stars means five stars.
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I have been debating purchasing a kindle for a long, long time. I was hesitant, because I really like the tactile qualities of holding a book and turning the pages and the whole experience that goes with reading. I just wasn't sure if I would ever enjoy holding a kindle instead of a book. I've read e-books on my laptop and hated it.  But I finally took the plunge and all my concerns were unfounded. I LOVE my kindle.  It's one of the best purchases I've ever made. I read about two pages on my kindle before I was hooked and I'm embarrassed to say that I have occasionally reached up to turn the page. I've read the naysayers and I say "to each his own". I think kindle is great.
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I love my kindle. Especially at night, when I don't feel like sleeping and want to read. The only problem is that I really can not print out notes. It is an awesome reader for the first impression but it will never substitute real books, where i can romantically draw on the pages and make note.
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I received the Kindle Touch 3G+Wifi (with ads version) as a Christmas gift from my dad last year. It was easy to learn and navigate through the menu system. I quickly found a comfortable grip/holding position (use of a case makes it even easier to hold), and I rarely experience finger slippage and accidental page turns. I have dropped the device a couple times on its face while it was attached to a case, and now there is a lovely little chipped off piece of paint on one of the bottom corners, but it still works like it should. It's a tough little Kindle.

I really don't have many complaints. My only issue with the Kindle Touch was that sometimes I would be reading a book and the page would turn 2-3 pages instead of just one when I swiped or tapped to go to the next page. I think that issue has been corrected with software updates, and I don't experience that glitch too much anymore.

I don't mind the ads, especially because they don't show up when reading a book. I have actually purchased some good deals from the ads, and I like that the screensaver changes all the time so I don't always know what I'll see...keeps things interesting.

I like having 3G, but I don't use it (my dad wasted his money there, oops)...so when considering which of the new Kindle Paperwhites to pre-order, I chose the wifi only version. I have always bought my books when connected to my wifi at home. There are so many public places with free wifi available, too, that, unless you live in a foreign country where you might need to have 3G or you don't have internet at home then why not save some money and skip the 3G option.

As far as just the reading goes, the Kindle Touch is very easy to read and see even though the screen looks a bit darker or grayer than previous versions. It is a bit harder to read in dimly lit rooms without a lamp or some small light source, but it's very easy to see in bright sunlight...it's amazing actually! It really does read like real paper. And because it's so lightweight and easy to take with me everywhere, I read sooo much more now than I ever used to. I find myself turning off the television so that I can have quiet time to be with my Kindle, and I love it. I get lost in it, and I'm kind of proud of myself for spending time using my brain more than I used to when I would just sit in front of the tube or the laptop for entertainment.

If you like to read or think you might want to read more, I definitely recommend you give any of the Kindles available a try! The Kindle Touch is a great device, but even the cheapest Kindle for $69&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Kindle-6-E-Ink-Display-Wi-Fi-Includes-Special-Offers/dp/B007HCCNJU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Kindle, 6" E Ink Display, Wi-Fi - Includes Special Offers</a>&nbsp;would serve the purpose of feeding your hungry mind. Having a virtual world of books available at your fingertips is a gift!
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I have not owned another Kindle version, so this review is just a look at the DX alone. I have used my DX for a year so this is also not an "out of the box" spaz review.

I really love using this device. The readability of the e-ink screen is fantastic and I am thrilled to have 1,000 page books to go all the time. I also like that if I forget the Kindle, which is rare, that I can pick up right where I was on my iPhone as needed and vice versa. I tried reading on the iPad first, and it was awful. It hurt my eyes and was not nearly as fluid IMHO. The 3G works great, and the keyboard is fair. The battery really is exceptional on this device.

Cons: Although I am not going to complain much, there are some quirks that are really annoying. The one sided buttons is truly a pain. I am right handed, but I still hate it. I usually use my Kindle upside down because of this. Why? Because if I am doing something else, even drinking coffee, I would rather use my right hand for that task. The joystick is really dumb. I always think I will break it off. Loading time for pages is a bit slow. I speed read, so the delay affects me slightly, as I can not get ahead as I would like. For most it would just be a bit annoying.

MAJOR CONS: Two major things that are seriously bothersome though is the navigation and organization. I delete a lot of content off the Kindle mainly because keeping it on the device is an unbelievable nightmare to manage. The structure of organization is just awful. The so called categories are worthless and painstakingly slow to navigate through. The Kindle should really take a lesson from iTunes and allow organization on your computer when syncing. It is just easier. Also of key note is navigation in books. If you read books with map sections or appendices you need to reference often, there is often not a good way to get there. In most cases I think this is a book issue on layout, but there is not a good way to "flip" through a book to find things. When you have a physical book, you can "eyeball" things you may need to find. There is no good way to do that on the device. Finally, and I know others have mentioned this, there are NO page numbers. The cryptic messages on your status are not useful, so all you have is the %. I do not like this. Couple this with the navigation issue and you have no idea if that 70% complete is actually 90% because there are 100 pages of reference material. When you read that book on the iPhone Kindle app, you see the page number. Huh? Why not offer the person who payed $400 the option to see the page number instead of the one that downloaded the free app?

Although these few things are very annoying, I look past them now, and TRULY love reading on this device.
2455728
Love it. Finally, designed to be held in one hand for hours!

I traded in my Kindle Paperwhite for the Oasis and am really glad I did. The Paperwhite was not objectively heavy, by any means, but the Oasis is infinitely more comfortable to hold in one hand for long periods of time.

It is noticeably lighter, which makes a difference. More importantly, though, it is designed for one-handed reading with its tapered form factor and dedicated page turn buttons. It really does feel completely different. I'm not one to buy into advertising hype, but I can attest to it feeling like a new, better reading experience. It feels like you're holding a stack of index cards, or a CD/DVD case with a booklet inside (for those old enough to be able to visualize those) instead of a tablet. And I love the new shape, the shorter size with the larger bezel  on the side for holding it is much more natural.

I read for hours each day while commuting on often uncomfortable mass transit. If you primarily read at the kitchen table  or in some other comfortable environment, this may not be worth the upgrade for you. For me, however, it makes all the difference.

I can hold it in the same position (again, one-handed) for hours and do not have to awkwardly re-position my hand to avoid fatigue or turn the page. I can hold on to the subway pole with one hand while grasping my Kindle securely with the other and never risk dropping it or annoyingly juggling it in my palm while trying to turn the page. I read pretty quickly and this new design helps me power through books even faster.

I can't compare it to the Voyage (which I was considering because of the page turn  'buttons' before the Oasis came out), but am very happy with my upgrade from the Paperwhite and believe the new form factor is totally worth it. I appreciate that this is not simply an incremental upgrade where they are trying to get us to pay more for marginally better performance specs that no one really cares about, but rather a truly updated experience.

If you read a lot, or if you read while commuting/traveling, I think you'll appreciate the difference. I even appreciate the difference when reading in bed while laying on my side. I love the ability to get comfortable (or as comfortable as one can get while commuting) and stay completely still while flipping through page after page after page.

I am extremely happy with my upgrade. The price is high (and at this price it should not include advertising) but is worth it for me because I use it, literally, for hours every weekday. Additionally, the Kindle trade-in program really helps justify it (and I think that might be part of the pricing strategy). I was able to trade in my Paperwhite for a $70 credit towards the Oasis a device that cost $120 two and a half years ago!!!

That said, my only complaint is that I wish I could get it without the cover (probably contributing to the high price). I don't care about the cover (and didn't care about the cover on my Paperwhite). I understand the appeal, it allows the battery on the device it self to be small and lightweight while still offering the ridiculously long battery life for the overall package that Kindle is known for (because the cover contains a battery and charges the Kindle when it's on).

Personally, though, I would rather pay less for the device, skip the cover, and just charge it every couple of days. The cover looks and feels really great, but I would prefer the option to buy it separately, down the line.

Still five stars from me, though. For everyone who balked at the price and wondered whether it made sense to upgrade, I encourage you to check the value of your trade-in before coming to any conclusions.
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I absolutely love my Kindle Voyage E-reader!  I purchased it one month ago and I have spent hours and hours reading with it.  I have read through at least 6 books and haven't had an issue with it yet.  I previously owned a Kindle Touch for many years that had died (that was wonderful) and I do find that the Voyage is a better upgrade especially with the touch feature.  It is less sensitive (that's good) and I have only lost my place once because my finger swiped when it shouldn't have.  I'm still not used to the newer and better option of not swiping with my finger on this newer model (there is an area to lightly push to go forward or backward that I forget to use).  Also, I never had a light on my older model, so I am really enjoying have the light feature on the Kindle, especially in the evening.
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My new year's resolution was to read more, but I found that the habit of buying books regularly started getting expensive and wasn't feasible storage-wise, and my library never had the books I wanted immediately available.

I had a kindle fire years ago, but found that I was too easily distracted because I could also browse facebook and the internet. The screen was also too bright and screen-y (if that makes sense at all).

In walks the Kindle Voyage. I chose this over the regular paperwhite because I naturally feel like I need the better offer of two things, and was really excited about the haptic page turners on either side of this version. I'm wildly pleased with my decision. I haven't put this down since I've gotten it. My only issue is that my tiny, almost Trump-like fingers can't hold the entire Kindle. I find myself laying in very strange positions trying to hold the Kindle in a way that makes it possible to turn the pages with one hand, and almost always end up with one or both arms falling asleep. This is a personal struggle, so I can imagine that people with normal sized hands will have no problem with this.

To put it simply - last year, I read all of 3 books. In this month alone of using this device, I've read 5 books. TOTES WORTH IT.

But if we're talking about kindle unlimited....well that's another story....
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I was a little reluctant to buy a Kindle sight-unseen, since I didn't feel like spending $400 for something I would not end up liking because of the screen, or poor functionality, or any other hypothetical flaw (and not so hypothetical) one could imagine occurring with yet another e-reader. I nonetheless took the plunge after reading everything I could find about it, and was instantly delighted with it. The page-turning buttons are intuitive, the text is crisp, the screen is equivalent in size to a paperback, and -- basically -- I love this thing. If I could improve it I would make only a few changes, as follows: (1) left-hand and right-hand versions of the Kindle should be available, since having 2 "next page" buttons results in inadvertently turning the page occasionally when shifting your grip. (2) Also, while the case is nice, it could be improved by ensuring that the Kindle cannot fall out of the case ever; the rubber band closure device is ok, but the Kindle is basically just resting on the case, and mine fell out and dropped on the floor last week, which created a hairline fracture in one corner. Which was annoying. I'm not sure how that design flaw could be remedied, but I'm sure someone with too much time on their hands can solve the problem. (3) it should come with more memory. It's a $400 device; really, I shouldn't have to go buy additional memory for it, particularly as it's in Amazon's interest to put as much memory in the device as they can, since people then will never worry about buying too many books for their Kindle. I got a 2GB disk and, as a practical matter, probably won't fill it up before a new, improved version of the Kindle comes out. (4) The internet search function is slow and retarded; if you're going to make it work, make it at least as good as the new i-phone's functionality. We all know the connection speed is available, so fix it; otherwise this is just a useless function.

That's it. It's a great machine, and I've already purchased about 100 new titles in 2 months, which at $9.99 or less per book means I've actually saved money (hardback price - kindle book price = Kindle paid for itself).
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UPDATE:
It's has been months in since I purchased this kindle and I do not regret it. It is my favorite e-reader. The battery life is nothing sorry of amazing and I can stash it in my purse and read on the go. The smart dimming helps me gear down for bed as long as the boooo isn't too action packed and the origami cover really comes in handy. It's a durable reader that makes me feel like I'm reading off the pages of a book. This should be the go to for someone looking for a one and done reader. I've experienced no issues.

Old review below

I am not new to e-readers but I have never owned a kindle. I have read on everything from iPad to nook. As far as a reader goes this is my favorite. I love that it is light weight and the battery life lasted me well over 2 weeks reading almost daily for hours at a time. The adaptive lighting is the best and the fact that there is no glare is a plus.  I didn't buy this E-READER with unrealistic expectations there's a reason why this isn't a tablet. I don't need it to be in color either it serves is purpose amazingly as my electronic library. I am not a fan of the ads you can't get rid of. If you pay a certain amount of money you should not have to look at ads that you are not even interested in and can't be hidden. Shame on the developers for that. I haven't had any problems with swipe. I wish that the store was faster, browsing seems sluggish. The connection to goodreads is a plus. Overall it is an excellent reader that serves its purpose well. I would recommend it for daily avid readers who enjoy having all of their books in one spot.
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I was given this Kindle as a gift (2 -- I have never owned the first generation) and I was about to give it away!  I love books -- the smell of the paper, the dog-eared pages, highlighted passages, and the ability to run my finger over my shelf of bound books and choose whatever I'd like to read next.

I decided to give it a try.  And - I confess, (to my own surprise) I love it.  Here is why:
* I quite literally downloaded a book I wanted while in a car.  I didn't have to wait for the book.  I didn't have to be at a computer to sign onto Amazon to find the best deal for the book I wanted.  I was able to get it - right then and there.
* I'm not killing trees.
* I can put it into my purse.  No need to try to find a way to put a 9x7 hardback into a bag or carry it with me.
* It is lightweight!  Far better than lugging a hardcover book around.
* The two features above make it great for people that travel frequently.  Gone are the days of shoving 2 or more books into your carry-on.
* It is amazing in bed!  I can't explain it, but it is less awkward.  You can turn on your side, lay on your tummy, or lay on your back and it is just easier all around to flip a page with your thumb rather than hold it open.  It sound silly, but it is a really noticeable bed-reading improvement.
* I love the blogs that I access through Kindle - and The New Yorker.
* The battery life is completely amazing.
* Because I love to read and I read quickly, I end up with piles of paperbacks that I really don't have the desire to keep.  Getting these on the kindle really reduces the clutter in my home.
* It is just convenient. Period.

The downsides:
* Of course, it isn't yet in color.  If you are a fiction reader, no problem.  However, if I'm looking for a full color art book, I'm still going to buy the book.
* The organization.  I wish I could organize my books somehow.  A bookshelf or something like that.  This is really the biggest deal to me to be honest, so hopefully Amazon/Kindle will find a solution for this one.  It sounds like other reviewers have this very gripe.

Honestly - for what it is, I think it is brilliant.  There are still books that I'll buy (fav authors that I collect, art books, cookbooks, etc.), but for the fiction that I devour so regularly, kindle is the PERFECT thing for me.
1292464
I received my Kindle Oasis as soon as they came out. I really do enjoy this Kindle probably better than any of the others I have had (and I have owned quite a few). The shape of it is great for one hand reading and turning of pages. My only complaint is that the cover is magnetic and the magnet needs to be a tad stronger. The cover does not fall of easy. I don't want to imply that. It just seems I am putting the cover back on a little too frequently. I still like the fact tho that it comes with a connected cover. The cover also acts as  power on and power off. When you close the cover, the Kindle powers off and when you open the cover it powers on. The cover folds nicely behind the device. Overall the design of the Oasis is really nice.

I think the Oasis is a huge improvement over the Voyager in page turning. If you left the setting on the Voyager to turn pages when you slightly squeezed the side, you end up turning pages all the time even when you don't want to because the pressure sensitive nature of it was not good. I like how the Oasis allows you to turn pages by toughing the screen or using the buttons. You can configure the buttons to turn pages forward or backwards. For example if you want to go forward with the bottom button instead of the top, you can switch this in the settings.

If you are on the line about the Voyager or the Oasis.. I would definitely say skip the Voyager and get the Oasis. If you want a lower priced Kindle, then go with the Kindle Paperwhite. The lowest priced Kindle is fine if you don't need a back light. If you read in bed as I do and don't want to hold a flashlight, get the Paperwhite. If not, you may be happy with the basic Kindle.
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As someone who has owned all three versions of the Kindle since their introductions I have to say that this is my favorite by far.  The screen is just perfect in terms of size as you're not constantly flipping pages and PDFs renders perfectly.  The Kindle 2 by comparison is just a bit too small for everyday reading.  It's good for traveling I suppose.

The speed of the DX is also much faster.  I guess they put in a more powerful processor. Pages refresh faster and navigations are also faster.  For some reason the screen looks better than the Kindle 2, almost as if it had more gray shades (it's the same as the Kindle 2).

The only negative I see is that the weight is getting to be a bit much.  I would have liked it at about half the weight.  If you read a lot it can be tiresome to hold it for extended periods.  If you add the leather cover, it really puts in over the edge.  I thought that the point of having an e-book was because of the weight savings? If it starts to approach that of a real book it sort of defeats the purpose (I know. Not if you compare it against having multiple books).

Hopefully, in the next version they will make it lighter and perhaps include folders like many have requested since Kindle 1.