Amazon Kindle Scribe (32 GB) – Redesigned display with uniform borders. Now write directly on books and documents. Includes Premium Pen – Tungsten Grey + Kindle Unlimited

Let me tell you what I like about the KS(1) Screen clarity and contrast(2) Screen clarity and contrast(3) Screen clarity and contrast (and front light)(4) Writing note experience - pen is nice in weight, lag imperceptible, Smart Button and erasers work well. I don’t ever find myself pressing the smart button accidentally and I have big hands - perfectly placed with just the right pressure sensitivity(5) Having my Kindle library for study / serious books. I think when I read for leisure the Paperwhite is best(6) The pen menu in note taking is minimalist and fits with the distraction free ethos those of us who have epaper devices are after. I have had 3 others now, all returned and all disappointed. I can’t tell you their makes but one from the most famous in this space (liked; minimalism and file management, didn’t like no front light and 227DPI a bit scratchy - you can’t unsee the pixels - yes, my OCD and your MMV) and the others poor screen contrast too black or colour on grey. KS is really easy on the eyes.These devices are not a bundle of Pros and Cons of which screen quality is one alongside software, eco system, etc. Screen is all that matters first. If it passes that, go to step 2. If not the rest doesn’t matter!(7) I really like the design. slim and good weight. Understated and elegant.(8) Kindles own sleeve (I got the fabric effect one) is really nice to hold and the choice of a top rather than side hinge works great and well done Amazon for the pen loop. Magnet is great but in a bag it would fall off.(9) How they manage screen refresh - whole screen or around the eraser … they’ve got this right where avery other one I’ve tried has ghosting problemsWhat is not so good?(1) Switching between reading library and notebooks - too many steps. Off screen swipe up or two finger swipe to a switcher could be used?(2) When deleting an active canvas (or anything) delete? Yes. Are you sure you want to delete? Yes. Don’t put in the second step. I told the screen I wanted to delete. Done.(3) It froze after one active canvas and needed a re-boot which isn’t fast (about a minute?)(4) a split screen option to write notes beside studying book in library (in landscape)(5) When you highlight text in a book on an iOS device kindle app one option is ‘copy’ the quote. Can’t do that here. Why not? Be supper cool to be able to do that and paste into a note you’re working on….Notice something? Every limitation I’ve got is software and every ‘compliment’ is hardware. If the former can be changed with updates, and of course it could - can’t wait for the promised big margin thing for notes which I would prefer to active canvas (a rival has this and its a good fix) - the balance shifts even further to Pros over Cons. But if you but something with a dull screen, or no front light if you need it, no software update will sort that.Which brings me to Amazon’s marketing / PR failure, and a plea to think carefully, dear would be purchaser. If you look at the reviews of the KS 2022 almost all 5 stars. And of the KS 2024 almost all low stars, and many one. Why? everyone loved the first because it never claimed to offer AI. In the second better hardware and software, failed only because it didn’t offer the AI in non USA markets. Over promise, under deliver. If you can see past this, you will love the KS 2024. If AI comes to the UK great!! But for me without it, it is perfect for what I want it to be and do. I honestly can’t believe any AI could manage my handwriting anyway. I’m really impressed.———————————-Just another thought (Amazon!?) the orientation self sorts for portrait either way after inverting the device. But to set to landscape takes 5 steps/taps. I switch between them a lot for different tasks. Couldn’t this be automatic with an orientation lock to prevent of reading lying down?? Thanks Amazon!

Since buying it, I’ve already read five books this year and now feel like I always have one on the go.Before settling on the Scribe, I tried a few other devices—like the Kobo and another one that erases content (I’ve forgotten the name)—but both were returned. This one has stayed.I wanted a device I could use for both reading and taking notes at work, and it works well for both.I love that you can organise notebooks into folders—it makes it easy to track meeting actions and keep related content together, rather than flipping back through a paper notebook.The device includes several templates, and you can purchase more from places like Etsy. However, setting those up felt a bit clunky. I’d love to see more Kindle-native templates available for easy download.I also like the varied pen options, which are great for headings and highlighting—though they’re only available in shades of grey. I do miss having color options for both the pen and book covers, but I imagine that’s part of what keeps the device so slim. Maybe that's something we’ll see in a future upgrade.It syncs well with the Kindle app on my Samsung phone, so I can view notes and keep reading on the go.Other highlights include the excellent battery life, adjustable screen brightness for reading in the dark, and the distraction-free experience—unlike a tablet.I also bought a digital page turner, which is perfect for reading in bed or under a blanket—no need to uncover your arms!I got this in January and I’m still happy with the purchase. I use it daily, and the novelty hasn't worn off.

Returning due to lack of support for retrieving Scribe Notebooks to another device such as a PC.What a waste of time & money. The Scribe looks beautiful, is easy to use, writes well. But what happens when you want to review those notebooks on a PC & make use of them?Nothing but frustration. Kindle App on PC? You can only review your Kindle book library. Kindle App on Android? Read Only. Given this is marketed as a note taking device, what has failed within Amazon to not deliver an easy way to sync notebooks? Returning the item.

I’ve only been using this for a week, but I LOVE it.My paperwhite was getting old, so this is a perfect replacement and I prefer the bigger screen for reading (less page turning for one).The note taking aspects are perfect for my needs. Has enabled me to be much more efficient than using a notepad and I’m enjoying using this for work, where I take lots of notes.The added bonus is using the ‘checklist’ template, which is really helping me organise a weekly to do list.Far cheaper than the main competitor and doubles as a kindle, what’s not to like

I have been using kindles now for a number of years, my very first one was the kindle keyboard. At first I was unsure about this one and debated on returning it. As time as gone on I am now using it for everything. Reading is great on the bigger screen and fits my reading needs with no issues. I now also use it at work to write my work journal and also my diary. I use it alot for note taking and when in meetings, I no longer have note pads and bits of paper all over my desk. The ease of making folders and putting notes into them is much easier and folders and notes can be named for easy access. It has a good selection of templates but would be nice to add my own to this list. I also like that when writing notes, I can change the template to fit my needs within the same note book. The only down fall is AI is not available in the UK which was one of the reasons I bought it (4 star), I have had to change to USA to get this function, which is really sad. Over all I love this product and will probably sell my other Kindles and just use this one.