Amazon announced the launch of its waterproof Kindle. The product is aptly named Kindle Oasis. However, it is interesting to note that Amazon has been selling Kindle from last 10 years and have never thought of launching a waterproof version earlier.
The Kindle Oasis has got 7 inch screen with a new fast-charging high battery backup. It also has the highest resolution so far in the Kindle product family. It has the two capacity variants at 8GB and 32 GB. On the Amazon Online store following specs are currently shown:-
- Our largest, highest resolution display— 7” and 300 ppi, reads like real paper without glare, even in bright sunlight.
- The first waterproof (IPX8) Kindle so you are free to read in even more places.
- Now with Audible, listen to the world’s largest library of audiobooks. Pair with Bluetooth to take the story with you anytime, anywhere.
- Thin and light ergonomic design with dedicated page turn buttons and adaptive front light so you can read even more comfortably for hours.
- Keep reading—a single charge lasts weeks, not hours.
- Enjoy twice the storage with 8 GB. Or choose 32 GB to hold more magazines, comics, newspapers, and audiobooks.
- Instant access to over a million best-selling titles starting at $2.99 or less. Prime members read free with unlimited access to over a thousand titles.