AMAZON KINDLE OASIS

Time to upgrade your e-reader? We’ve been rather impressed with the Kindle Oasis. While it’s everything you would expect from an electronic book, there are some nice details that make the Oasis a little different to the rest of the Kindle collection. The design, for one, is somewhat unique – it’s not a symmetrical slab but rather weighted to one side, which we found makes it much more comfortable to hold while tucking into your favourite novel. The tangible buttons for turning the page were another thing we preferred to earlier models – having that control at the push of a button is so much better than a touchscreen … and they’re easy to press with the same hand you’re using to hold the device. No matter if you’re left- or right-handed, the Oasis is comfortable to use. The screen autorotates, adjusting to whichever hand you prefer using.

The seven-inch screen boasts high-def 300 dpi resolution that in true Kindle style is perfectly readable in any light conditions thanks to its antireflective display coating. And yes, it does have the option of warm light too, which is a nice touch for late-night reading.

The Oasis comes with either an 8 GB or 32 GB memory – either is more than sufficient to accommodate your on-the-go library. The larger though is ideal for books with graphics or for audiobooks. With a six-week battery life and IPX8 waterproof rating (which is great for poolside or bath-time reading), the Oasis is truly a book-lover’s dream device.

RRP from R5 499 macnificent.co.za