What is the Kindle Oasis 2019 reader worth? [Reviews & Test]

What is the Kindle Oasis 2019 reader worth? [Reviews & Test]

Welcome to our review & test on the Kindle Oasis e-reader. This 3rd version of the web giant Amazon returns with some improvements. Available in a gold or graphite version, the new Kindle Oasis seems to be becoming a very powerful reading light, corresponding to each. Marketed from 249 euros, for the 8GB Wifi version, this new version is presented with a more efficient lighting temperature system. Let's find out below what the 2019 Kindle Oasis e-reader is worth.

The 2019 Kindle Oasis eReader arrived in early summer 2019 with new enhancements. In terms of design, this reader has an original format, with a flat square shape on the front. The 7-inch (17.7cm) screen is located on the left side of the model. The part on the right can be used as a handle to hold the reading light. The 2 buttons on this side allow you to change the pages of the book. In use, this arrangement is well suited and is appreciated by users. The position of the thumb makes it easy to navigate through the pages of the digital book. Kindle Oasis 2019 reader Unpacking the product Kindle Oasis 2019 reader Kindle Oasis 2019 Reader The back of the device has a slight "bump" on 1/3 of the model. This protrusion serves as a handle for the good grip of this reading light. The coating of the rear surface is made of metal. It offers a very aesthetic rendering for this new Kindle Oasis. On each side at the top and bottom of the "handle", the user will find the USB port on one side to charge the reading light and the power button on the other side. The thickness of the model is 3.5mm, with a maximum of 8.4mm on the "handle" part. The dimensions of the device are 14.1cm in width and 15.9cm in height. These elements make it possible to benefit from a reading weight of 188 grams (much less than the 1st version). Kindle Oasis 2019 reader Thickness of the Kindle Oasis 2019 reader Although original at first glance, the aesthetics and ergonomics of the Kindle Oasis reader have been well thought out. They offer a pleasant use. The metal finish of the frame and the glass of the screen allow to offer a quality product. Like all its coatings, fingerprints will often be present.

A quality 7 inch screen The Kindle Oasis 7 inch (17.7cm) screen has a resolution of 300 pixels per inch (ppi) and a resolution of 1680px x 1264px. The reading of the texts is easy to read and there are few or hardly any pixels on the screen, even on the images. The main innovation in this version is the lighting temperature system. This innovation is made up of 25 LEDs, 13 of which are colored. They soften the screen light to make it orange. This lighting temperature setting lowers the intensity of blue light, with 24 possible setting levels. This setting is ideal for reading before bed. It can be adjusted manually or automatically, depending on a specific time or depending on the sunrise and sunset. The backlight system is also present on this Kindle model. It can be useful for reading in the dark or when outside lighting is limited. Composed of 24 levels, we advise not to exceed position 10, to avoid damaging your eyes. This functionality can be set automatically, depending on the exterior brightness. This feature can be useful when traveling on public transport or in the evening.

Good autonomy of use The autonomy of a reader is generally very good. This is also the case for the Kindle Oasis Reader. Amazon announces a battery life of up to 6 weeks, 30 minutes of reading per day. For our test of this model, we used it between 30 and 60 minutes per day with automatic brightness and WIFI connectivity. The device lasted almost 3 weeks before needing to recharge. Regarding the charging of the Kindle Oasis e-reader, the device will be 100% recharged in 3 hours maximum. Which is not much for the total possible reading time (around 20 hours of use). The decrease in battery is related to the level of brightness used and the lighting temperature. It also takes into consideration, if the WIFI is on, and 4G (for the equipped models). In autonomy of use, it also means that you can use the reading light, even in your bath or by the pool. The Kindle Oasis reader has been designed to resist splashing water or accidental falling in a swimming pool for example. It is classified IPX8, to resist immersion in fresh water for 60 minutes, up to 2 meters deep.

A large storage capacity The Kindle Oasis 2019 reader that we tested has a storage capacity of 32GB. This represents approximately 32,000 digital books. The cheapest model has a capacity of 8GB, or approximately 8,000 electronic books. In terms of readable formats, Amazon uses its own operating system. It can read many formats: Kindle Format 8 (AZW3), Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, native PRC; HTML, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP converted. However, it does not take into account the ePub format. THE ELECTROGUIDE VERDICT Kindle Oasis reader In summary, the new Kindle Oasis reader offers an optimized version of this device. The great novelty lies in a more pleasant reading. All the features present such as the backlight, the lighting temperature, and the quality screen, offer a good reader that keeps all its promises. However, the entry price of 249 euros can be prohibitive. We recommend choosing this model, to benefit from a quality device, with an aesthetic design and a long autonomy.

How to choose a dehydrator? Purchase guide

How to choose a dehydrator? Purchase guide

Welcome to our dehydrator buying guide. Designed to dry and store food better, this device is easy to use and simple to maintain. To choose the right dehydrator, several elements must be taken into account, such as the drying capacity and the electrical power of the appliance.
Buying guide: the dehydrator The dehydrator is an electrical device that evaporates moisture from food to increase shelf life. The hot air circulates in a closed receptacle, in which fruit, vegetables, aromatic herbs, or certain cooked dishes are placed. Let's discover below, the elements to choose the right dehydrator: The operation of a dehydrator Choose an efficient dehydrator A vertical or horizontal dehydrator? Cleaning a dehydrator
The operation of a dehydrator The dehydrator is an easy to use device. The different models are either vertical or horizontal. They are composed of several elements: The cage: this element is a large receptacle where the various trays, ventilation and the heating element are stored. The more airtight it is, the more effective it will be. The trays: they allow food to be put in to dehydrate the products. Ventilation: composed of a fan, it sends a current of air which circulates in the heating, then in the different trays. Heating: composed of an electrical resistance, it heats the air coming from the fan. The control panel: it usually contains the switch, the thermostat and the timer. As soon as you plug the dehydrator into an electrical outlet, you can put the different foods in the trays. Then just set the temperature with the thermostat and the drying time with the timer. The resistor then starts to heat and the fan sends air. The air circulates around the resistance and heats up to the temperature defined by the thermostat. This hot air rises in the various trays and dries the food, evaporating the moisture present in the latter. Depending on the water content of the products, the dehydration process can last more or less long
Choose an efficient dehydrator The choice of an efficient dehydrator is based on several criteria such as drying capacity and electrical power. The models are made up of several trays varying from 5 to 9 for the most complete dehydrators. A tray usually represents a type of food. Some models are equipped with height-adjustable trays for placing larger items. Regarding the power of the dehydrator, it varies between 200 and 600 watts depending on the device. The vertical models are generally smaller and have less power, while the horizontal dehydrators are larger and approach the 500-600 watts. A vertical or horizontal dehydrator? The dehydrator is available in two formats, the vertical model and the horizontal model. Regarding the vertical dehydrator, it has different trays which are positioned one above the other. This arrangement requires changing the place of each tray to benefit from uniform drying of food. Its main advantage is that it is more compact than horizontal devices and that it is possible to add several levels of trays to increase the dehydration capacity of the device. They are suitable for occasional use. Horizontal dehydrators have a higher drying capacity. The ventilation and resistance are located on the back of the device. This arrangement allows more homogeneous dehydration of the food, without having to change the arrangement during the cycle. However, their size is more imposing. They are suitable for regular and professional use.
Cleaning a dehydrator Like its use, cleaning and maintaining a dehydrator is very simple. After each use, you must switch off the appliance and allow the various trays to cool. These are cleaned after each drying cycle. We recommend that you leave each tray to soak in clear water for an hour. Then just rub gently with a non-abrasive sponge and washing up liquid. It is not recommended to clean the elements in the dishwasher. The main support of the dehydrator can be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth to remove the remaining residue. Do not put water on the electrical parts or in the device's cage. For more information on dehydrators, we invite you to read our ranking of the best dehydrators. You will find there the advantages and criteria of purchase of these models. The 7 best vacuum machines of 2020 Welcome to our ranking of the 7 best vacuum machines. We carried out this comparison according to several technical criteria, opinions and value for money. The vacuum machine is a device that has many advantages including better preservation of food (hygiene, duration, etc.).

What is the MacBook Pro Touch Bar 13 worth? [Test]

What is the MacBook Pro Touch Bar 13 worth? [Test]

Welcome to our review and review of the latest MacBook Pro Touche Bar laptop from Apple. Marketed since summer 2019, this laptop exists in 2 screen sizes, the 16 inch model and the 13.3 inch model that we are testing. Available in 2 colors (silver and space gray), this new MacBook Pro Touch Bar is available from 1,349 euros. The price varies depending on the storage capacity, the size of the screen, the processor and the RAM. Discover the test of this new Apple MacBook Pro Touch Bar 13 inch laptop.
This new MacBook Pro Touch Bar is the flagship model of the Apple brand. Some notable developments are present and will delight fans of the apple brand.
The big news is the presence of the Touch Bar. This long OLED screen runs the entire length of the computer. This touch screen, as an extension of the keyboard, offers many features: The Fn commands, The shortcuts present depending on the application open on the main screen (for example on a word processor, you will have keys for formatting such as bold, italics, colors, or even adding emoticons ). Comfort settings like brightness, sound, mute, or quick access to Siri. Navigation functions for playing a video, and other options to discover. The Touch Bar screen provides real convenience for the daily use of this computer. The OLED screen turns off when the user does not need it. On its right, you will find the Touch ID button which unlocks the computer using your fingerprints. It is also used when you have a registered password or online payment to make. It works very well, even better than the Touch ID present on the latest iPhone. On the keyboard side, this new MacBook Pro Touch Bar has a butterfly keyboard, offering better use. Although the grip can be troublesome at first, for users of a normal keyboard, the feeling quickly becomes pleasant. The advantage of this keyboard lies in the thin membrane present under each key. It prevents the keys from getting stuck. The size of the keys and their arrangement on the keyboard offer a very pleasant and fluid use. Side Touch Pad (or TrackPad for Apple fans), its surface is larger than on previous models. The sensitivity is excellent. Combined with the macOS operating software, it offers one of the best fluidities for carrying out your various actions. It’s a real pleasure to use the Touch Bar, Touch ID, keyboard or TrackPad.
Concernant les dimensions de cet ordinateur, le MacBook Pro Touch Bar possède un châssis en une seule pièce, similaire aux précédents modèles. L’épaisseur de 1,49cm permet de le présenter en modèle ultrabook. Bien qu’il ne soit pas le plus fin du marché, cette épaisseur est honorable. Le poids de cet appareil est 1,37 kg, ce qui en fait un ordinateur portable très léger à transporter. La surface conçue en aluminium offre un des plus beaux design, dignes de Apple. On ne relève aucun défaut sur la surface lisse. La finition est très belle.
A good autonomy of 10h The autonomy of the MacBook Pro Touch Bar is surprising. In normal use, the computer exceeds 10 hours of autonomy. It can be used very well without charger, with normal brightness throughout the day, for outdoor trips, teleworking or in an amphitheater. It is one of the market leaders with performances up to 11 hours of autonomy in low light. Regarding recharging, this model comes with a light charger of 280g with a power of 61W. It recharges the 58W lithium polymer battery in less than 2 hours when using the computer. A quality 13 ″ retina screen This MacBook Pro Touch Bar has a 13-inch (or 16-inch on the upper range) retina screen (high-resolution LCD). With a screen resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels and the presence of True One technology, Apple delivers a model with good results. The screen of this MacBook Pro is equipped with the retina which offers the most advanced LCD screen on the market. The IPS panel has good performance with: Good brightness at almost 500 cd / m², offering good use even outdoors, Contrasts and very deep blacks, Respect for the colors displayed on the screen, True One technology that adjusts the heat of the screen according to the brightness of the space where the computer is located. Bringing better visual comfort, this function can be deactivated. In summary, the screen offered by Apple on this MacBook Pro Touch Bar is very good, with good color transmission and superior visual comfort. MacBook Pro Touch Bar 13 MacBook Pro consisting of a retina screen A high performance computer Equipped with at least the 1.4 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor, this MacBook Pro is perfectly suited for intensive use. The RAM of at least 8GB and the SSD hard drive of 128GB (the most economical version), ensures good use of this laptop, even with software consuming a lot of energy. The device is capable of operating its macOS operating system without constraint. However, we recommend the 256GB version at least when you want to use some professional and heavy applications. The 128 GB gram input model could show its limits in installing software like the Adobe Suite. MacBook Pro Touch Bar 13
Good quality sound The positioning of the speakers on each side of the keyboard provides better sound reproduction. It’s even nice to have the speakers on this part of the computer. The sound is very good for a low to medium volume. The restitution is qualitative on a limited volume. Like a majority of laptops, the sound quality becomes worse with very high volume sound. The distortion of the sound quickly becomes annoying. The MacBook Pro Touch Bar has a 3.5mm headphone jack. The reproduced sound is faithful with good listening power. The listening experience is very pleasant, even with a loud sound. On the Siri side, the presence of the 3 microphones allows good playback on the computer. What about connectivity In addition to the headphone jack mentioned just above, the MacBook Pro Touch Bar has 2 USB-C ports (at least). One is more reserved for charging the computer, while the second is reserved for accommodating a suitable Apple wire or accessory. It can be noted that it is a bit limited in terms of ports. We would have appreciated some additional ports or an accessory delivered with the MacBook. For a USB, HDMI and USB-C adapter, you will have to pay an additional 75 euros. Finally, in terms of wireless connectivity, this computer is made up of Bluetooth 5.0 technology, one of the best on the market. The connection is good and fast between the different connected devices. On Wi-Fi, it is equipped with the 802.11.ac model offering very rapid exchange between wireless networks.
This new MacBook Pro Touch Bar in 13 inch version offers high performance equipment for everyday and professional use. In terms of design and ergonomics, there is nothing to complain about, this computer is very well designed with innovative features, for better quality of work. On power and autonomy, this MacBook Pro reacts very well with good performance even with greedy software. Regarding sound quality, it is ideal for professional use and normal listening music. At maximum power, it is preferable to connect it to a Bluetooth speaker. The debatable point lies in the wired connection with the presence of 2 USB-C ports on the entry-level versions. In summary, the MacBook Pro Touch Bar is a small nugget, worthy of the quality of Apple products. Even at a high price, this computer offers very good performance, superior quality of comfort, and a long service life. We do not regret our purchase! THE POSITIVE POINTS Touch Bar screen 10h autonomy Flawless design Quality retina screen A light and autonomous model THE NEGATIVE POINTS Limited connectivity Delivered without accessories Its carried to the maximum