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572 points bookofjoe | 2 comments | 16 Oct 24 13:52 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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Ekaros ◴[16 Oct 24 15:56 UTC] No.41860625[source]▶
I wish someone did slightly smaller models still. Not phone size, but bit down. Would be easier to carry sometimes.
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1. ed ◴[16 Oct 24 18:31 UTC] No.41862191[source]▶
You might be interested in the Kindle Basic. It's the smallest in the lineup and a comparable size to the first-gen oasis (before they increased the screen size) – my previous daily carry.

It's almost a pocketbook form-factor. I overlooked it initially because who wants a basic model? but the only thing I miss in practice is waterproofing. That, and the Oasis OEM cover which was unexpectedly nice, like a leather-bound pocketbook.

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2. Ekaros ◴[16 Oct 24 18:44 UTC] No.41862354[source]▶
I still might prefer 5" model. Compared to current 7th Gen paperwhite, it is not that much smaller. A bit more would make it even more sensible in size.