Summary
Amazon’sKindle Scribehas seen several quality-of-lifefirmware updatessince its release on November 30, 2022.
However, other options, including LCD-based tablets and color E-Ink eReaders have more capabilities than Amazon’s machine.
Optional covers are available from both Amazon and a variety of third parties.
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With its mix of aluminum and plastic, the tungsten-colored Kindle Scribe feels and looks like a premium rig.
It’s thin and well-balanced, with a thickness of .22 inches and a weight of 15.3 oz.
It’s a nice upgrade versus the paperback-sizedKindle Paperwhiteseries, but does lack any water or splash resistance.
If you need a large-screen E-Ink eReader that can also take notes, then the Kindle Scribe makes a solid choice. However, other options, including LCD-based tablets and color E-Ink eReaders have more capabilities than Amazon’s device.
The Basic Pen weighs just .49 oz and is well-balanced in hand.
Pen responsiveness is similarly snappy with minimal lag between pen movements and laying down digital ink.
Each model costs $20 more than the previous model, but only with the Premium Pen.
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There’s built-in Wi-Fi, but no cellular option, something reserved exclusively for the Kindle Oasis.
If you want to listen to an audiobook, the only option is through Bluetooth.
It’s both high resolution and has a generous number of adjustable front lights for any situation.
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It’s better than an LCD-based tablet in direct sunlight and resists visible fingerprints like a champ.
Where the limitations of e-paper eReaders, color or otherwise, come into play is with their black levels.
Because it’s from Amazon, you’re able to purchase such content directly on the Kindle Scribe.
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Thanks to its streamlined interface and fewer on-board distractions, it’s a great way to consume text-based content.
These improvements include different types of pen options and better use of pressure sensitivity.
All of the basics are covered.
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It’s kind of like using pen on paper, just with a few extra convenience features.
It’s a nice bridge for those more comfortable using a pen versus a keyboard when taking notes.
As with the two-column layout when reading, there are some unfortunate limitations with note-taking.
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A competing rig,Koba Elipsa 2E, lets you write directly on e-books.
Examples of those types of books include journals, planners, and word searches.
Should You Buy the Kindle Scribe in 2024?
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The Kindle Scribe sticks to the basics and does them well, nothing more, nothing less.
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