Kindle Oasis 3 Release Delayed: Anticipated Features and Quality Control Insights
The latest addition to the eBook Reader lineup at Amazon brings with it a significant innovation to the Kindle portfolio. The color temperature adjustment in the soon-to-be-released Kindle Oasis 3 is a first for any Amazon eReader. As such, there’s plenty of anticipation to see how well this feature has been implemented.
For some eager pre-order customers, the suspense might last a bit longer than the official launch date (July 24, 2019) suggests, because unlike the typical punctuality at Amazon, this time the device apparently won’t be delivered in full on schedule.
The retail giant is sending emails to new buyers, indicating that at least the cheapest 8 GB model is expected to be delivered only from July 31.
Quality vs. Quantity
It can now be speculated that either the number of pre-orders is higher than expected, or that quality control is being particularly meticulous, leading to a slower restock than anticipated. Perhaps it’s a combination of both factors, since as the first Kindle eBook Reader with backlighting, the Oasis 3 represents a particularly attractive upgrade opportunity for existing customers.
Moreover, it’s already evident that customers are willing to spend more money if the offering is right. However, the quality expectations for a higher-priced device are reportedly significantly higher. Therefore, an (even) more rigorous quality control would be quite plausible. This is also likely since no other eReader model currently on the market has as many LEDs as the Kindle Oasis 3.
The device’s screen is illuminated by up to 25 LEDs simultaneously from the side. The Kobo Forma, which has a very similar form factor, only uses 17 LEDs, while the Tolino Vision 4 HD uses 13 LEDs. While the number of LEDs doesn’t necessarily indicate quality, it’s essential that they each have consistent color temperature and base brightness. Otherwise, there might be unsightly color blotches or shadow formations.
Thus, there are always slight variations between devices within a model line regarding minimum and maximum brightness and color temperature. To avoid display issues, extra care is taken to ensure that the LEDs within a device are properly coordinated.
