The newer, waterproof-ier Kindle Oasis really could survive on a desert island

The best Kindle just got even better. Amazon has given the all-new Oasis a bigger 7in screen, fitting more words on a page than ever, and found room inside for a bigger battery – giving you up to six weeks of reading time between top-ups. It’s still only a paltry 3.4mm thick, though, making a much better holiday companion than a stack of hardback books. Reading by the pool or on the beach won’t be a problem now, either: the whole thing is IPX8 water resistant. Bring along a pair of wireless headphones along and you’ll be even able to listen to audiobooks, as the Oasis can use the on-board Bluetooth for more than accessibility features now. It knows which page you’ve read up to, picking up playback from the right spot seamlessly. Neat. It’s up for pre-order today from £229 for an 8GB, Wi-Fi only model, and should start shipping in a few weeks. 

Tom Morgan-Freelander Deputy Editor

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A tech addict from about the age of three (seriously, he's got the VHS tapes to prove it), Tom's been writing about gadgets, games and everything in between for the past decade, with a slight diversion into the world of automotive in between. As Deputy Editor, Tom keeps the website ticking along, jam-packed with the hottest gadget news and reviews.  When he's not on the road attending launch events, you can usually find him scouring the web for the latest news, to feed Stuff readers' insatiable appetite for tech.

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