I want to love the basic, I want to love how unprecious it feels and how papery the screen looks. BUT I LOVEEEEEE my oasis. It makes the read a whole experience for me. Thanks for sharing!

Absolutely love my kindle oasis, especially as someone who has small hands, with short fingers. The paperwhite was hard for to hold and lay in bed, and I love laying in bed to read.

@CarterSullivan

6 ай бұрын

I totally agree as someone who reads in bed the majority of the time!

I had an earlier version of kindle from 2018 and had the same problems with glitching - it would just freeze, and I had no way to reset it. I was gifted an Oasis by my incredibly generous parents and I adore it. I use it almost every day and have zero issues with glitching or battery. I love the e-reader for getting access to digital libraries and cheap Kindle deals; it expands my library in a way that print books are too expensive to do, even thrifted. The combo of print and e-reader is very satisfying. I use audiobooks for non-fiction and memoir, which I could never get through with physical reading 😂 we readers are in a golden age! Enjoy your Kindle ❤

I have the Kindle Paperwhite with 8 GB and love it 🙌🏻A little hack for the battery life on Kindle. If you put it on airplane mode the battery stays charged even longer. I can go weeks without reading on it and it's almost always fully charged when I pick it back up!

@CarterSullivan

6 ай бұрын

Yes, that's the best hack ever. I've been doing it for years!!!

I have the oasis too Carter and love it! Have a great weekend and happy reading. 😊

10000% agree with the carpal tunnel issue. I stopped reading my kindle because anytime I couldn’t use the “set up” my hand would go numb. 100% better I can turn the screen to switch hands and all around better shape for me

@CarterSullivan

6 ай бұрын

Glad it isn't me who struggled with it! So glad we found something that worked for us🥰

I just got an Oasis 3 a few days ago as well and I LOVE IT ❤ The buttons are so comfortable and the screen is amazing. I have the Kobo Libra 2 as well but it’s not comfortable at all.

I have an Oasis for the past almost 4 yrs . And I enjoy it! The battery life is not bad. I don’t get so strict with battery life on a kindle devices. And I just recently got the new paper white . They both are nice but different ways to hold it though . I think I’m more comfortable with the oasis. Plus, I couldn’t find where I can have the book that I’m reading as its screen saver. But I found it! Is a different way how your shows it. I’m not blaming you but I think cuz mine is older than yours maybe that’s why the settings are a bit different. But awesome video !

I love my Oasis. I use it mainly when I’m reading outdoors as there’s no glare and the screen looks just like I’m reading a paper book. Worth every penny.

I’m so sorry excited for you and thank you so very much for sharing. I love my Kindle 📚❤️🌟

@CarterSullivan

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

I love love love my Oasis!! I had a PW for 3~ years. It was just so laggy and felt too slow, and I also have small hands! The Oasis was such a game changer for me ❤

@CarterSullivan

5 ай бұрын

Its amazing!!

Congrats on getting your first kindle. What an exciting moment! ❤

@CarterSullivan

5 ай бұрын

Not my first Kindle I've had quite a few over the years- love them!

I've had my oasis for almost 7 years and it's been my best e-reader purchase

Welcome to the Oasis family. Nothing beats the form factor, but for me there was an enjoyment curve. The pinch grip helped me tremendously. Thumb on top index between cover last three fingers on bottom. (Fabric cover or book style)

Thank you for this video Carter. As much as love physical books, been debating on purchasing an upgraded kindle reader.. thanks for your unboxing and thoughts. You enabled me into purchasing one!! 😂

@CarterSullivan

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Enjoy your new kindle

I’m doing the exact same! Because, I’m paralysed on one side, I find not having buttons too tricky. I loved my voyage with the buttons, and don’t really like my basic kindle. So, I’ve upgraded it.

I first bought the Kindle PW SE, but I realized it was frustrating to "turn the pages" whenever I'm at home (I keep turning more than one page), and got frustrated. So I got a refurbished Oasis (thinking that getting a new Oasis would be impossible to get) instead. I like using both, but I use the Oasis more than the other one. The other one is more for on the go, or if I can't fit my Oasis in my bag.

Ahhhh I’m so excited for you! I hope that you enjoy your new Oasis! 🩷

@CarterSullivan

6 ай бұрын

I am loving it so much so far!!

Such a cool video, I am very interested in the oasis especially if they upgrade it! Also side note those worried about 8gb of storage, it can hold about 3000 books on average if you’re just using your kindle for regular ebooks. If you’re using audible or reading comics, this number changes pretty drastically and that’s when I’d look into something bigger!

@CarterSullivan

6 ай бұрын

Yes exactly that's why I said the 32 GB is not necessary at all. It's just the only one they had in stock! I have about 100 books right now and I haven't even hit close to 3-4GB

I don’t have a kindle but i got an iPad mini for Christmas and use it as an e-reader and am obsessed with the mini for on the go!

@CarterSullivan

6 ай бұрын

Honestly, the iPad works really really great as well! I first started reading on my iPad but then I would get too distracted with other apps hahaha. But if you don't have issues with bluelight at night the iPad is a good way to go!

@wildernessmagic

6 ай бұрын

The iPad mini is great!

I have a paper white, white edition 7th gen, it’s still going strong, this week I got a scribe not really for the writing, maybe future writing, but the 10.2 screen is a god send for me, I love the screen size and it’s a lovely item.

Thank you for this video! I have my PW since 2012 and it is so slow and laggy😅😂 I thought about buying a new one but couldn't decide which one. But I think I will definitely go with the Oasis ☺️

For those with smaller hands, the page turn touch zones aren't 50/50 down the screen. The left third goes back, the right two thirds go forward. So you don't have to stretch your left hand all the way to the right half of the screen.

Omg this kindle screen moves so fast and smooth! Mine is veryyy glitchy and slow lol. I have a basic 10th gen sooo it's struggling 😂

The issues you had with your paperwhite is what I’m having with an oasis. Half the time it barely turns on. I got the paperwhite signature edition and adore it.

@CarterSullivan

5 ай бұрын

Interesting! I think all of them have their pros and cons for sure! So far no issues with my Oasis☺️

Everything I read on kindle oasis said it hadn't been updated since 2019 and that Amazon will either be discontinuing them or coming out with a major refresh soon (fingers crossed a colour version). I really wanted the more ergonomic handle and the cellular connectivity for when i travel, but so many reviews on the battery life scared me off to the Paperwhite Signature with a popsocket lol. I am going to miss the page flipping function though, especially from portrait to landscape coming from an ipad. I hope you love it though, interested to see your thoughts in a few months too! :)

@CarterSullivan

6 ай бұрын

Honestly, that was my biggest worry as well (I didn't wanna upgrade until they announced a new one) but I am really happy that I made the switch now, but I can totally understand waiting because I'm a see if they came out with a colour version I would debate buying it😂 I will definitely keep you guys updated in the Vlogs in terms of like battery life, and how I like it over the months!

Hey girl love your videos xxx

@CarterSullivan

6 ай бұрын

Aw thank you so much for watching!

Hi , I enjoyed the video. Where did you get the monsters inc sticker from I love it 😀

I LOVE my paperwhite but the day they upgrade the oasis i will be purchasing. All i want is buttons😂

Which Etsy shop did you find your floral case from? So cute! Love my oasis 🥰

@CarterSullivan

6 ай бұрын

It's linked in the description box !

there is a filter in library wherer u can see kindle unlimited only btw so u dont have to go through ur whole library 💕

@CarterSullivan

5 ай бұрын

Yes I did know this but this is a good point for others who might not know!

I love my kindle paperwhite. I’m just starting so I chose the paperwhite. I’m a kindle girlie now. I love it.

@CarterSullivan

3 ай бұрын

I had a paperwhite for years and loved it!

I’ve had my paper white since Xmas 2015😂 read it every night since and it’s never let me down….i literally think it’s only been fully charged about 10 times since haha! Xx

@CarterSullivan

6 ай бұрын

The battery on the paperwhite is INSANE

My man got me a new paperwhite for christmas because my original battery life lasted hardly 2 days of barely any reading. I love the paperwhite. I debated exchanging for oasis but once I put a strapsicle on the paperwhite, I felt like it was easier to hold.

@CarterSullivan

6 ай бұрын

I love that you found a Kindle that worked for you! I still think the Paperwhite is a GREAT option honestly but I felt like I had tried ALL the options in terms of holding it/making it more ergonomic (popsocket, strapsicle etc) and it was just not the best option for my carpal tunnel. But I still think the Paperwhite is amazing, just not for me anymore!

Love my oasis. I ended up getting mine on eBay for $60, brand new!

@CarterSullivan

6 ай бұрын

That is amazing!! I was going to go that route before they let me eplace mine. eBay can be GREAT!

Congratulations 🎉

Kinda random but curious to know why you chose kindle over kobo! Also, loveeee the case you got think I'll have to get one for mine now lol

@CarterSullivan

6 ай бұрын

I actually had both for awhile and just sold my Kobo so I feel like I can answer this well! While Kobo is compatible with the library system in Canada, I just preferred the interface and connectivity to Amazon that Kindle offers. Ultimately I found Kindle book sales better and it made more sense for me to get a US library card that I could use on my Kindle than have 2 devices. Books also tend to be abit cheaper on Kindle and the Kindle OS system is more stable/less glitchy than Kobo. I personally found the Kobo to be super slow to respond, glitchy and not a very user-friendly interface compared to Kindle. I also read alot of indie and self-published books that were exclusive to Amazon and Kindle Unlimited! There's defintely no right or wrong choice, all just depends what you're going for!

I don't know how many books can fit into these GBs, I find it cozy to read by holding the book pages, so I don't prefer it, but yes, it is definitely practical. 📚Have a happy reading🤗

@CarterSullivan

6 ай бұрын

I have about 75 books in my kindle library and it's taking up maybe 3-4GBso you can definitely hold alot of books! I also enjoy reading physical books, but since I read at night, it's more practical to read on a Kindle. But they're really great thing is you don't have to choose you can do both🥰🫶🏻

@vintagechristmas8877

6 ай бұрын

@@CarterSullivan That's good to hear 😊yes I don't have one yet ,but I'll check it out🙂🙏🏻Thank you 🤗🫶🏻

Ha not me with a 2018 kindle basic. I have noticed with my eyes, if I am having a migraine or a bad eye day I cant use the kindle to read and that is a huge bummer

@CarterSullivan

6 ай бұрын

Honestly if it ain't broke don't fix it!

@stephanienugent7800

6 ай бұрын

I don't know if it would help, but when I have a headache and want to read I put my kindle in dark mode (I have a paperwhite so I don't know if that is an option on the basic), but the dark background with the white text makes it easier on my eyes.

I've got a Oasis for the past 2 years (i was on kobo before), I had to change it bc of the life battery. I just bought a Paperwhite i'm waiting to recieve it so i will see the differences. I taked that one bc it was cheaper, i was gifted the Oasis soooo i was happy with it ngl but it is expensiiiive + they don't have the 8go in stock ????? i don't want to spend too much for features i will not use !

@CarterSullivan

6 ай бұрын

That's totally fair!

I have a kindle basic 2018 😅. Eventually I’ll upgrade but it still works fine!

@CarterSullivan

6 ай бұрын

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

hello. how is the battery going? I just bought one a week ago and the battery drops even when kept overnight, at a rate of 3% per hour ! Please let me know how it is coming along for you, depending on your reading duration etc.

@CarterSullivan

2 ай бұрын

I only have to charge it every 7-10 days!

@armaanm09

2 ай бұрын

@@CarterSullivan Thank you so much!

I love my oasis and I really hope they release a new oasis again…

Take a clean picture of your stickers, put them in a Word document or Canva to “shrink” it, print them on your paper preference! ❤

@CarterSullivan

6 ай бұрын

Yes I've seen this before, smart idea! I just feel like it would be silly to not use the actual stickers (especially those from small businesses) but I may try that out one day!!

Hi Carter happy Wednesday afternoon and I hope you having amazing day today and happy new year to you and your loved ones and I hope that 2024 brings you a lot of love and happiness

Did you have insurance on yours? I didn’t elect it but my battery doesn’t seem to last the 10 days that I hear everyone talking about. Like mine will be down from 100 to 80’s in a day with barely any use.

@CarterSullivan

5 ай бұрын

I didn't even know you could get insurance on it tbh but Amazon's customer service/warranty on it was amazing!

@MsKimko32

5 ай бұрын

@@CarterSullivan ah that’s what I meant, the warranty. So you did have it then.

Can we download any apps on Kindle?

@CarterSullivan

3 ай бұрын

No

The Oasis is a premium device. I love mine and I find the Paperwhite very difficult and uncomfortable to hold. The Oasis is gorgeous.

@CarterSullivan

6 ай бұрын

I totally agree, it's more of a premium e-reader for sure!

I’m dying to read Manacled, are you enjoying it?

@CarterSullivan

6 ай бұрын

I'm loving it! I'm not new to Harry Potter fanfic or Dramione but I put off reading this one as long as possible because I just know it's going to ruin me and it's absolutely ruining me so far

@smut.and.stockinette

6 ай бұрын

@@CarterSullivan that’s exactly why I haven’t started it yet haha!

I have an oasis and the paper white

I have the oasis and the kindle paperwhite signature edition and I would say they both have their good things, it just depends on what you like for your reading experience. If battery doesn’t bother you and you enjoy the physical feel of buttons then the oasis may be for you. If you enjoy a longer battery life with the ease of wireless charging, then maybe the signature paperwhite is more your style. Love your video 😊

@CarterSullivan

5 ай бұрын

Exactly!

I read on my iPad Pro and I have never even considered getting a kindle. I’m a librarian so I have access to a lot of physical books as well 🤷‍♀️ I’ve never really gotten the kindle hype tbh

@CarterSullivan

6 ай бұрын

Honestly whatever works for you! I think every type of way of reading is valid whether it's a Kindle, Kobo, iPad or physical book and we should support people in the ways that they want to consume reading and just be happy people are reading- that's how I see it🥰 I know tons of people who read on their iPads and love it. For some of us I think it's important to remember that reading on an iPad is not sustainable for health reasons so to me it's worth every ounce of hype honestly😅 I have post-concussion syndrome/neurological deficits & chronic migraines so reading on an iPad with blue light every single night would be so bad for me (since I already sit at a computer all day). Since I read a ton at night I wanted something that wouldn't give out blue light and be easy on my eyes/brain! I love reading at night so an e-reader was the best solution for me!

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Congrata.. I ahve this one as well

@CarterSullivan

5 ай бұрын

Nice !!

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You forgot the kindle fire

@CarterSullivan

Ай бұрын

Thats a tablet not an e-reader so that's why I didn't include it!

I returned my Oasis because the battery life was so poor - I had to recharge every night. Maybe I just got a defective one….

@CarterSullivan

5 ай бұрын

I feel like that could have been a defective one! I have only had to charge mine once in the 2 weeks I've had it!

If you find underlined text which is highlighted by other customers you can switch that off, it annoyed me.

@CarterSullivan

Ай бұрын

Oh see I love it! I love seeing what others resonate with in books🥹