Around ten years ago, Amazon introduced Kindle. This changed the book and IT service game forever. Then, Kobo and Barnes stepped up the game. This stepped up the game with app stores and color screens. But now, they’re introducing Kindle Oasis.
Actually, it came out last year. However, they insists on tooting their own horn as the premier e-reader. They may be right . Because their high resolutions and larger screen and a very first for Amazon Kindle, a waterproof e-reader. But that’s just the beginning. The Oasis has an aluminum backing. Keep in mind only high-cost top of the line smartphones have that. Yes, it looks nice, but in my experiences, aluminum backing proves more durable.
Also, after years of scorn, the Oasis has physical page-turn buttons. They went this way because touchscreens are, well, very complex. For example, physical buttons are a lot better for traveling, or being in public. It’s a little bigger. Some may complain about that, but when you read your next book, you get more words per page. When they say waterproof, they kinda mean it. The Kindle Oasis will still work under under 9 feet under water. Ever try reading an e-reader while swimming in an Olympic size pool? It would be fun to try.
Now there is another side to introducing Kindle Oasis…introducing the price. The cheaper version costs $270. However, the more expensive ones cost around $350. And for the sake of a cheap promotion, we have done screen replacements on Kindles before. But the Amazon Kindle system has come a long way in the last 10 years. Yes, that’s because of hard work and innovation. But maybe it’s also because they have very little competition. This is where I should encourage other tech leaders to please, give Amazon from competition. With all they are into, couldn’t they use some competition right now?