Pros: Amazing adjustable light (warm to cool, 18 levels of brightness), asymmetrical design for easy grip, screen sits flush with the device, faster & more responsive operation, IPX8 waterproof, laser print quality text, long battery life (4 to 6 weeks)
Cons: Expensive for a Kindle (the Paperwhite is good enough for most people), no Audible (audio book) support in India
If you mostly read at night, this warm lighting is reason enough to get the Amazon Kindle Oasis 10th Gen.
Oasis is Amazon’s top-end Kindle – designed for the voracious reader who will not let anything come in the way of his/her books. Like with any Kindle, you can store thousands of books in the internal memory but you also get free cloud storage for any content purchased through Amazon. It also supports multiple formats of e-books plus TXT and PDF files.
What sets the Oasis apart is the unique asymmetrical (metal unibody) design, water resistance and high resolution touchscreen. But this is the 10th generation Oasis and with it comes a new kind of light. Amazon calls it an adjustable warm frontlight. This means you can not only adjust brightness (or enable auto brightness) but you can also switch between cool white to warm amber tones. Unlike the Paperwhite which uses 5 white LEDs to light up your page, this Oasis uses 25 adjustable LEDs. The result is light that’s a lot more even across the entire screen. The warm lighting is a lot easier on the eyes, especially at night. Plus, it can get really dim – providing enough light to read comfortably without affecting your circadian rhythms or your sleeping partner. If you mostly read at night, this warm lighting is reason enough to get the Oasis.
You can safely use Amazon Kindle Oasis 10th Gen at the pool, the beach or in the tub.
The asymmetrical design is easier to hold in left or right hand – no matter how you hold it, the screen automatically switches orientation thanks to the built in accelerometer. The physical page turn buttons exist to make it easier for you to read using one hand only. Of course, the touchscreen does the job too. The IPX8 rating roughly translates into 2metre depth for up to 60minutes (under standard test conditions). Jargon aside, you can safely use it at the pool, at the beach or in the tub without worrying about splash damage.
Our review unit was the 32GB 4G version. You can store thousands of books on it and the 4G access is free for the lifetime of the device, anywhere in the world. Battery life depends on what brightness you keep the screen at but it maxes out at about 6 weeks with 30 minutes of reading a day at low brightness with 4G off. Realistically, you can expect to charge it once every 3 to 4 weeks. Our only gripe with the Oasis is that it is unabashedly expensive and that there’s such a significant price gap between the Paperwhite (Rs 12,999) and the Oasis. However, if you need the best e-book reader there is, with all the bells and whistles, there’s really no contest.
How Many Books Have You Read From Virat Kohli's List?
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Recently the Indian captain made headlines for his reading choice during the opening Test between India and the West Indies.
Team India captain Virat Kohli wears many hats – batsman, model, fashion curator - but one title that few associate with him is bookworm. When he’s not playing cricket, practising his swing or hitting the gym, the right-handed batsman loves to relax with a good book, as evidenced by this tweet.
We take a look at some of the books that make the ‘nerd’ in Kohli happy.
(Image: Twitter/ViratKohli)
'Detox Your Ego' by Steven Sylvester
After being dismissed for nine in the first innings on Day 1 of the ongoing Test between India and the West Indies, the Indian captain had plenty of time on his hands for a little light reading.
Kohli was spotted reading 'Detox Your Ego: Seven Easy Steps to Achieving Freedom, Happiness and Success in Your Life' by Steven Sylvester, much to the amusement of India’s netizens who have long trolled Kohli for his arrogance.
Peppered with sports anecdotes, the book helps readers understand their underlying motivations and anxieties and improve the way they achieve their goals.
(Image: Twitter/DetoxYourEgo)
'Autobiography of a Yogi' by Paramahansa Yogananda
A few years, Kohli made headlines when he recommended that fans and followers read a book that had made a huge difference to his life - ‘Autobiography of a Yogi’ by Paramahansa Yogananda.
“I love this book. A must read for all those who are brave enough to let their thoughts and ideologies be challenged. The understanding and implementation of the knowledge in this book will change your whole perspective and life. Believe in the divine and keep marching on doing good deeds #onelove #begratefu l#helponeanother.” He said, recommending the book on social media.
Regarded as a spiritual classic, ‘Autobiography of a Yogi’ traces the life of Paramahamsa Yogananda and his encounters with spiritual figures in the East and West.
It was the only e-book found on the Apple co-founder Steve Jobs's personal iPad 2. Jobs had first read the book in high-school and discovered it again while staying at a guesthouse in India. The book became a major part of Job’s life and he is said to have reread it every year.
(Image: Twitter/imVkohli)
'Open' By Andre Agassi
In the lead-up to the 2011 World Cup, as part of a joint initiative by the ICC and 'Room to Read' to promote global literacy and access to books, Kohli revealed another favourite tome on his reading list.
“I like Andre Agassi’s autobiography. The author tells the story of his remarkable career, which featured many ups and downs. The best part about the book is that at no point does the author try to project himself as a ‘superhuman’. He is as human as you and me, but a champion and an inspiration,” said Kohli.
