You can charge the device and cover simultaneously while both are snapped together and plugged in. The battery in the cover uses a custom cell architecture that optimizes power and energy while keeping an incredibly small and light form factor and delivering months of battery life. Kindle Oasis introduces a new dual-battery system–as soon as you connect the cover to Kindle Oasis, the battery in the cover begins recharging Kindle Oasis automatically. Oasis is comfortable to read on with either hand–a built-in accelerometer detects whether you are reading with your left or right hand, and automatically rotates the page and page turn buttons to match.ĭual-Battery Design Delivers Months of Battery Life–Our Longest Ever Effortlessly turn the page with either the touch display or physical buttons.

Kindle Oasis is designed for extended reading sessions–with an entirely reimagined shape, Kindle Oasis shifts the center of gravity to your palm, to rest in your hand like the spine of a book so that the device feels balanced for one-handed reading. To achieve this, Kindle Oasis has a featherweight polymer frame that is plated with metal by structural electroplating–this makes the device incredibly light while ensuring it has the strength and rigidity of metal so it is resilient enough to take anywhere you want to read.ĭesigned for Comfortable and Extended Reading With an incredibly thin display and an ergonomic grip, Kindle Oasis weighs just 4.6 ounces and is just 3.4 mm at its thinnest point–30% thinner on average and over 20% lighter than any other Kindle. The new Kindle Oasis is unlike any Kindle you’ve ever held. According to the Amazon press release, the Oasis is:Īll-New Design–The Thinnest and Lightest Kindle Ever The device will cost $289.99, includes the special leather battery charging cover and will begin shipping on April 27, 2016. Amazon has officially announced its new Kindle Oasis.

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