Kindle Scribe (32 GB), the first Kindle and digital notebook, all in one, with a 10.2" 300 ppi Paperwhite display, includes Premium Pen + Kindle Unlimited

My K-Scribe has become an integral part of my workflow and productivity, I would not be able to do many of the things I do now without it. As a notemaker, I have historically made do with carrying around several notebooks for different projects, which was impractical and increasingly cumbersome whilst travelling out and about. I primarily got the K-Scribe because: 1) As a notemaker, I wanted to limit the number of physical notebooks I had that was taking up space on my bookshelves and that I would carry about whilst doing my daily commute. 2) I also wanted continue to be able to read the numerous books I had on my Kindle Paperwhite. 3) I also wanted to be able to create my own planners and use. 4) To ensure that I had only one device and space where I could do all my planning and ideas generation. Since purchasing it I have to say that it has made note-making much easier, although one tiny cripe, that I wish Amazon would make a colour K-Scribe, with the ability to create your own custom templates.

I bought this as a gift for a friend, and they’ve been using it ever since. They say it’s the best gift they’ve ever received! It’s clearly made a positive difference and has become a staple in their routine.My only small wish is that it was a bit more affordable, but the quality definitely justifies the price.Overall, a fantastic present and a product that delivers.

Intro:Firstly, I just want to make it absolutely clear this is a kindle device. Just like all the other kindles it is built to be an e-book reader...it's just that this one can also make notes. This is note a device that been created to be a premium note taker that happens to also be an e-reader. It's important to keep this in mind when considering this device.Build quality:Personally I see this as a Kindle Oasis upgrade or bigger sibling. From the front it looks very similar (minus the buttons) ... But unlike the Oasis and other kindles, the Scribe has a 10.2" display! I personally read a mixture of content - books, magazines, manga, graphic novels...this larger screen makes things like comics a joy to read.You still get crisp text with the e-ink technology at 300ppi...you have more back lighting as well as adjustable warm lighting (fantastic for night reading), the screen has a matte finish so no glare and again due to the e-ink you have no issues in direct sunlight. There's now just a single button on the side for power, a usb-c port for faster charging, plus a solid all metal back with little rubber feet for stability...and it's thin too.The downside - Amazon forgot to make it waterproof. It's a premium device but apparently Amazon doesn't think you will use it in the bath or by the pool :-(Software (e-reader):If you've owned a kindle before then you know what to expect. Amazon have smashed it in terms of books. They have the largest e-book store, you get a decent selection of free books with prime reading, the option to upgrade to kindle unlimited if you read a lot each month, plus audiable (audio books can be downloaded and listened to via Bluetooth).Keep in mind this is an e-ink display...so if you are new to this tech the page is refreshed every time you change the page or navigate via the menu. For an e-ink display it's fast and responsive.You have all your usual setting for brightness, warm light, front style a d size etc...plus WiFi, Bluetooth, airplane mode, kindle store, a basic web browser too.Software Scribe specific:Remember I said this is a kindle not a premium note taker...the software is why.It's limited. Granted you have a decent selection of notepad styles (lined, squares, dots etc), you have your own section for notebooks to keep them separate from books etc, you can name them and have unlimited pages per books too.The writing experience is great with no noticeable lag. You have various line thickness and an eraser. But that's it.No shapes (so if you like mind mapping then for now it's all free hand). No pen style (so if you prefer cursive, or want a pencil feel, or maybe you want to do a quick charcoal sketch - not possible at the mo). The same with the eraser - you can't change the th thickness.For books - this is less about scribbling notes in the margins and more about adding a sticky note - which for some is fine. It pops a note symbol by the text in the book and then you writing a handwritten sticky note (imagine it's a library book you're borrowing and want to return it in good condition)...I do hope in a future update they allow users to choose whether they want to scribble on the page or add a note.Other functions:This has no cloud storage, no Bluetooth transfer, no pc/Mac companion app for file management - instead your device has a unique email address (which you can change logging into Amazon on your phone/computer...go to accounts...and look for devices)...this means you can email documents to your kindle. I'm not sure about iOS but if you use android and have the kindle app installed then you can click on a file or image, click the share button, and you will have the kindle option - you can then select your device to send it to (I think there's a max limit of 200mb per file).Hopes for future updates:- pen styles- eraser sizes- scribbles on pages- shapes- art cover pages (not essential but would be nice)- cloud storage for file management- Bluetooth file transfer (to and from)- tilt and pressure sensitivity with pen- handwriting to text (I see this as a premium feature but if they had a cloud option then this could be done off device...not ideal but at least it will be an option)So who is this device for:Well...if you want a large 10.2" kindle for magazines, comics, manga, and graphic novels - then this is for you. If you use large font sizes and want more text on the screen - this is for you. If you want to add sticky notes and to be able to jot down paper free notes throughout the day - this is for you.If you want a more serious note taker - then I'd hold off and wait to see if future updates add some of the necessary features to make it more of a premium note taker.As for whether you should buy an iPad, ReMarkable, or Kobo... It was an easy choice for me - I wanted a solid e-reader for my books and the ability to make notes...this does that...it's much cheaper than the Kobo and has a lot more choices for books due to the kindle store - so out of Kobo or Scribe...it was a no brainer.An iPad is a media device. It's fantastic for creating content BUT due to the screen it doesn't make a great reader. I always struggled in sunlight, I hated the glare, and it was full of distractions (it also cost more...although I do own an iPad mini). The iPad is great for drawing, sketching, painting etc...plus you can be super creative with note taking with different inks, colours, pasting links and images etc BUT again that can be seen as overly distracting as you are focused on presentation rather than designAs for Remarkable...it's purpose built for premium note taking but considering how long it's been out it's specifications are not as good as it costs more with the pen. They've also recently had a huge backlash over wanting to charge for a subscription to use certain features (now free for a year and then you pay)...but it does have tilt, pressure, pen styles, handwriting to text, cloud storage etc.Closing:I got the 16gb with basic pen and like the device. Software updates will hopefully come to make it better - but for a first gen it's pretty good.The eraser is a tap away and I don't need a short cut button.I take a lot of normal notes throughout the day and don't do anything fancy. I'm also perfectly happy with sticky notes for my books (although I can't understand why sticky notes won't work in comics...surely you can place them anywhere. Oh well)I do think £299 would have been a better price for the entry model. But at £329 for an e-ink notepad with a superb 10.2" screen that fully works with kindle books...it's the right choice for me.It's also Amazon...a familiar brand with years of experience with e-readers and e-ink display. They also offer returns up until Jan 31 (at the time of writing due to it being Xmas.)NOTE: Ive note bought the case...I think they are well over priced for what they are. The Scribe as rubber feet so it lives on my desk and I've bought a sleeve pouch for it for travelling.

When Amazon launched the Kindle I was living in Australia and had to wait for some time for Amazon to release the Kindle there. I think it was about 2009, a year or two after it was launched in the US. From its very first US launch I knew I wanted one and when it became available in Australia I got one and it was everything I hoped it would be. I felt like I was on board the USS Enterprise from the Next Generation, I loved it. It had a physical keyboard and big chunky page turn buttons, things I miss today. Then I saw Amazon had released a big Kindle, the DX. I never owned one but I did get to play with one. An American colleague had one. I worked as a university lecturer and spent a lot of time reading journal articles my library had photocopied for me. They were also able to scan them and make PDFs. I yearned to read them on my beloved Kindle but on my little Kindle it just wasn’t a good experience.My colleague and I would sit and read PDFs on his DX. At the time I was still, foolishly, clinging on to my old Nokia phone and old and trusty PalmPilot. Reading on his DX we’d often point to things with a pen, so we could concentrate on certain parts of the document. It was fun to study documents that way, then one day I left my PalmPilot on the table next to the DX and we both looked at it and looked at each other. Basically we’d both invented the idea of the Scribe (so Amazon you can mail the royalty check any time :)).When Amazon did launch the Scribe I looked at some reviews and they all said to wait, it was a proof of concept but not a finished product, apparently it lacked some key features. Having played with the DX I knew the concept was great but I waited until now. I just purchased a Scribe and it is exactly what I wanted all those years ago. The only minor complaint is having to load my PDFs using the ‘Send to Kindle’ website or email them if I want to annotate and write on them, which I do. I can’t just hook it up to a computer and side load documents and use them. Minor, as it currently works ok. I love the various pen options and everything Amazon has added over the last year or so. Notebooks are great on the Scribe, I especially love the email export options, with OCR turning my handwritten notes to typed text, pretty accurately too. But the killer feature is the sending my notebooks as scannable PDFs.I love the Scribe, it’s not only the best Kindle I’ve ever had (and I currently have a 6th Gen Paper White and Kindle Oasis models) it is also the best note taking device I’ve used (iPad and BOOX Note Air). In just a year it has gone from a proof of concept device that had loads of promise to an incredible device thanks to just a few software updates, (the hardware was always fantastic) I can only imagine what the future of the Scribe holds and I’m looking forward to using this device for many years to come.