Kindle Scribe
by Amazon
Amazon introduced the Kindle Scribe on November 30th, 2022, and updated it in 2024 (changing the color of the frame from black to white). The screen is enormous compared to other Kindles (10.2 inches: too big to hold easily in your hand?), but its main feature is that it can be used for writing notes: it comes with a pen. It’s pricey: over $300 even for the cheapest Kindle Scribe, which comes with 16GB of storage and a ‘basic’ (rather than ‘premium’) pen. It could be worth it if you do all your reading on your Kindle and want one place to keep not only your books but also all your notes about them. Otherwise, a basic Kindle with a separate reading journal is a cheaper option!
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“The Scribe is primarily meant for notetaking. Yes, you can do all the reading that you’re used to on a Kindle, but that’s a secondary thing. The primary reason why you should get a Scribe is to replace your physical notebooks…If you’re reading a book, you’ll also be able to use an ‘active canvas’ feature to write directly in the book, and the text will wrap around your note. Previously, you could only use sticky notes, which would not be in line with the book itself. They’re also going to be releasing a new ‘extended margins’ feature—I believe early next year—where you can write on the margin of any page.” Read more...
