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You might not be able to read in overly wet environments either – there are widespread accounts of water drops triggering the touchscreen. But the important distinction is that, while the new Kindle Oasis can handle being splashed and submerged, you’re not going to get any reading done underwater. With an IPX8 rating, you can completely submerge the Kindle Oasis in fresh water for up to 60 minutes at a depth of up to 2 meters without it dying. Let’s not bury the lead, the biggest news is that the all-new Kindle Oasis (which is just called the “All-New Kindle Oasis?” That’s not awkward) is waterproof.
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It’s been about a year and Jeff Bezo’s “ Last Kindle You’ll Ever Have To Buy” has gotten a major upgrade to become the next “Last Kindle You’ll Ever Have To Buy.” All-New Kindle Oasis From left to right: Original Kindle Oasis, All-New Kindle Oasis, Kindle Voyager (Image: Anthony Karcz)
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