> I like to sit in the sun and read. I have great difficulty with my iOS devices. My understanding is that the Kindle Paperwhite, and two more expensive models work well in bright light.
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> My requirements are simple:
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> Good screen resolution. The readers that I have seen in person at Staples and Best Buy do not have good screen resolution. Hence, I did not buy. I am happy with the screen resolution of my iPad mini 2 and my iPhone 6+.
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> I am not overly concerned with having the longest battery life as I can charge it every day.
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> The paperwhite is $120; the Voyage is $200 and the Oasis is $290. I am willing to spend the money for the Oasis if it is really that much better. It has the same resolution as the Voyage. I have not had any of these in my hand so it will be a blind buy other than what I learn here.
I am happy with my Paperwhite, and saw no reason to spend any more for a fancier model.
I read mostly at night; with the backlight turned off, and not going online regularly for anything, your battery should last months.
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