A reader reviews the Kindle Scribe - amazing hardware, unfinished software

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Do you have any questions about the Scribe? Leave them hear and I'll answer them in a future video.

[@bazoo513]

What is the version number of Scribe's software? (I am still waiting for mine, almost four months after pre-ordering it; quite infuriating. The US store doesn't ship to Croatia, so i ordered from "default EU" German site. The product page says "in stock", but all I am getting is occasional e-mails with apologies for delay...)

[@CriminOllyBlog]

@@bazoo513 just checked and it’s 5.16.1

[@bazoo513]

@@CriminOllyBlog Thanks.

[@krc5210]

Really great review. TY for putting it thru all the paces and sharing that with us. Good questions too that I hadn't thought of.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful

[@teddysmama333]

Got mine the day after you and, like yourself, I love it. Best feeling reader I’ve ever had, bar none. As to the pen being in a wonky place occasionally, if I’m not expecting to take notes, I just set it to the side so I don’t chance losing it in the couch cushions. Cover with pen holder coming soon, so that will fix that problem. I’m not so much worried about taking it on the daily commute because of its size as I am storing it when I’m not using it. So, commute + reader = Oasis. At least for the moment. Love the videos. Saw how excited you were to be getting the Scribe and I felt the exact same way. So far, it looks like neither of us have been disappointed. Thanks for keeping us informed and entertained…

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Thanks Connie, really glad you're enjoying the channel and that you like your Scribe too! Funnily enough I nearly lost my pen yesterday, took the Scribe upstairs at the end of the day and realised the pen was missing. It was, indeed, down the side of the sofa!

[@NigelPJ]

I've had my Scribe for the last three days and agree with you that it is an excellent device overall. My biggest gripe is the PDF -lack of adequate-functionality. If you load the PDFs via the USB cable you cannot use the pen. If you email PDFs to your Scribe's Amazon address then you can write on the pdf. However the emailed version will not rotate to landscape view -bizarre

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Ah thanks for clarifying that point! I'll have to try that and cover it in a future video

[@slothrob]

I have to wonder if this and the incompatibility of Gutenberg books with note taking are coding details that will simply require an update to Calibre to iron out.

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

Excellent review! I’m not sure I will ever get this. I’m not sure it would be worth the expense for me…..but I’m tempted by the screen size.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

That big screen is so great to read on!

[@Sybilla9]

I always buy a TPU clear case that just covers the back and sides of my Kindles. It give a better grip and the one I bought for Kindle Scribe from Amazon has an extended slot built into the side for the pen so I don't have to worry about it hitting something and getting lost. I know a lot like their Kindle covered with a full case but I for some reason just love looking at the Kindle without it. Plus less weight. :)

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Yeah I have to say I like a case that covers the front of the Kindle to keep it safe in my bag

[@mikaelagirard]

The battery life is quite surprising! I look forward to seeing what they change and add with coming updates. Thanks for answering all those questions! I hope the scribe helps make your book reviews easier.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Thanks! I'm still loving it and still haven't needed to charge it!

[@diamondslashranch]

Thanks so much for a really comprehensive review on the scribe. You’ve covered everything I wanted to know and feel I can make an educated purchase now.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Great! Glad you found it helpful

[@desfarrell909]

Great review! U caught the bug! Also I didn’t realise it was so heavy. I’ve watched a good few reviews and no one mentioned those points, u are the man. Have a great and peaceful bookfilled Xmas. 🎉

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Thank you! Really glad you found the review helpful!

[@kayw]

I read 4 books over the weekend and my battery is at 49% so a good run. I have had a few jumps I found the screen too responsive to my clumsy oasis fingers. I bought a fabric cover so the pen sits at the bottom, I do feel that’s why they did the cover that way. I agree pen on top would have been much better. I love the size of scribe I can sit back and read with a decent font size and keep a hefty page volume so I am happy like a big hardback. The size alone for me make it’s a great purchase. My poor eyes don’t need my reading glasses! I don’t mind the writing functions I will never use it for more than planning books and reading plans. So it’s perfect and will save the many paper books I plan my months book in and it’s all in one place. It’s an e reader at end of day not a tablet! I use my in bed and it’s fabulous cushions on the duvet it’s a delight. I do know exactly what you mean by feeling more in your book on THE bigger screen. I have the basic, oasis and the scribe… never have too many kindles!

[@CriminOllyBlog]

I've got that fabric cover too now and really like it. Still loving the screen size!

[@hollybailey9477]

Thanks olly for making a full review of the scribe. I was thinking of getting it myself

[@CriminOllyBlog]

My pleasure!

[@eriebeverly]

I guess it's not getting returned. Shame about the landscape mode not working the way you had hoped. Glad you're enjoying the experience overall.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Ha! Yeah it’s staying

[@brotherurth1625]

Got mine the same day as you, haven’t had any of the issues you described. You may have a faulty device, might be worth contacting Amazon. I agree with pretty much everything you said, it really is the ultimate Kindle, the note taking is a bonus as far as I’m concerned. Simple compared to my Remarkable 2, but does everything I need it to. Certainly won’t be using my Remarkable 2 as often now. I have been writing on pdf’s, but only ones I sent to the device via Amazon, not ones side loaded. The pen issue is easily resolved, either take it off while reading or get the case, which has a slot on its bottom or top, depending on the configuration your using.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

I've done a restart now and that cleared the quick scroll issue I had. Someone else mentioned the email vs sideloading thing for PDFs and I'm going to give that a try. It really is amazing to read on, isn't it?

[@brotherurth1625]

@@CriminOllyBlog Yes, I love it, my expectations were low, but it does everything I need it to. I’m sure the feedback Amazon has received from more technically minded folks will benefit us all.

[@brotherurth1625]

Btw, not sure if you worked it out, but you can hide the scribe touch menu button, by clicking on the 3 dots to the right of the top of the screen. It would have drove me mad if it had to remain onscreen : )

[@CriminOllyBlog]

@@brotherurth1625 I had not worked that out! Thank you!

[@cassie_hart]

Thanks for such a thorough break down of the device!

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Glad you found it useful!

[@kayw]

I read a KU book with notes, I then sent it by email as a pdf. I have 5 pages of reading notes from the KU book I returned that I can refer too. I love this feature to view all highlights and comments in one pdf.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Yeah it's really handy

[@Priscilla_Bettis]

Thanks for such a thorough review. It sounds like my next digital reader when my old Paperwhite dies!

[@DocBree13]

I was so happy when my paperwhite finally died a couple of weeks ago so I could get the 2022 edition - about to inbox it now! :) probably won’t get the Scribe, but it’s tempting!

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@CriminOllyBlog]

The 2022 Paperwhite is really great

[@johnward5404]

A few updates and it sounds like this thing will be perfect. I guess my question is… for someone who is considering ENTERING the kindle/ebook sphere, would you recommend taking the plunge and investing in SCRIBE (even if you will JUST be reading)? If not, what device would be a similarly good reading experience without getting the big boy?

[@CriminOllyBlog]

If you're just getting into it I think the Paperwhite or the new Base Kindle are the way to go - especially if you can pick them up in a deal

[@disshelvedwithadamwhite8731]

You talked me into getting one. Just setting it up today.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Excellent! Hope you enjoy it. Adam

[@CyrilJap]

I read 25 mangas in ePub format (and 2 books) since I got my Kindle Scribe last week and never had any real problem. Otherwise, there are a lot of improvement to be made software wise. So far, I've been very happy with it, especially the writing experience have been awesome.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Yeah it's a really impressive device in many ways. Hopefully it will only get better as they start to roll out updates. Thanks for watching and commenting and sorry it has taken me so long to reply.

[@gregjo3808]

Lovely video on the Scribe. Question for you: I have the Kindle Paperwhite 2017, Kindle Oasis 2019 and recently the Kindle Paperwhite 6.8’. I have a usual impairment in that I have to read with the largest or next to largest font available. I would only use the Scribe for reading. I doubt I would really use the note taking option very much. Do you think it’s worth getting the larger screen for the largest font? I am thinking it would help me not to have to turn so many pages due to the large font. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

I think it all comes down to how affordable it is for you. Honestly I don't use the note taking feature much but I really love the big screen. My advice would be (if you can wait) hold off until they start discounting it heavily in sales and then grab one

[@gregjo3808]

Awesome advice! Thanks a ton for responding.

[@ricardias1551]

Thanks a lot for your kind and complete answer! Great video!

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Thank you!

[@stuartglennie3350]

Thank you for an awesome review! As I suspected I will be waiting about six months to see what kind of updates come out before I make up my mind all the way about buying one. Besides, my birthday is in June so I'll have a good excuse to buy it then! Please keep us updated on the updates!

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Will do! If you're waiting until June you probably stand a good chance of being able to get on in a sale too.

[@TimmiTimmiT]

Great review! Seems to be about what I expected. I think I'll sit this one out and stick with my Supernote A5X for the time being.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Thank you, glad you found the review useful!

[@HongKongEclectic]

Congratulations on the upcoming 20,000 subscribers 👍🏻

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Thank you!

[@catdancerskaleidoscopeofbo8496]

Excellent and thorough review!! I was going to ask the same question about flipping the screen for left handed people, but that was covered as well. I recommend for people to also go and check out Faiz Aly's review which was published today if you are considering purchasing a Scribe because they address some of the issues with the buttons.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CDubya.82]

Already have a gen 10 Kindle basic and a Kobo Libra 2 and a 2021 kindle Paperwhite.....Am i nuts now for wanting a Scribe? 😛😂

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Yes, but you're my kind of nuts!

[@bstephens44]

Great review. I was thinking of this device but the lack of two column view is a dealbreaker for me.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

I really hope they fix that in an update

[@kayw]

Sorry another: totally agree I would not travel with this. I will keep my basic for travel. Thanks for this I feel my purchase was awesome and a reader review with similar thoughts to mine has assured me it’s worth the expense.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

That's fantastic! Glad the video helped!

[@noah-nash]

Great review! I do have one question, do you find yourself using the premium pen features often? I am debating whether or not to spend the extra cost over the basic stylus.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Actually yes, when I use the pen I do find them really handy

[@simonjarvis1481]

Interested in the workflow of export from Scribe to iPad and handwriting conversion there. Can you break down please step by step? Many Thanks

[@CriminOllyBlog]

It was pretty basic, so basically all I did was: 1) Exported the notebook as a PDF and emailed it to myself 2) Took a screenshot of it on my iPad 3) Went into the photos app and highlighted my writing and was then able to copy and paste it (as text) into other apps.

[@simonjarvis1481]

@@CriminOllyBlog ok thanks. Was wondering if used scribble which also works I believe. Just having a go currently with handwritten docs. Works well.

[@troytradup]

Great video, Olly -- thanks! I wonder how much I would miss the page-turn buttons? I remember thinking I wouldn't like them when I first switched to Oasis and now I wonder if I could live without them! I can probably squint my eyes and get past the price point, but I'm becoming a bit concerned about the price of the ebooks themselves. I try to wait until a title is on sale for two or three dollars, but it feels like a lot of new releases in the US are $17, $18, or even $20 these days. Are you seeing those types of increases in the UK as well?

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Thanks Troy - I have to say when I moved back to a Paperwhite from the Oasis I didn't really miss the buttons. I very rarely pay full price for a kindle book, I tend to buy them on deals. I just looked though and seems like new releases are around £10-12, so definitely less than the prices you're seeing

[@troytradup]

@@CriminOllyBlog Good to know on the buttons. I've decided to wait until after Christmas to see what sorts of gift cards come in before I pull the trigger on the Scribe. Interesting about the UK e-book prices. Here, new Stephen King is $17 (more than the hardcover), new Tolkien is $22, new Kim Stanley Robinson is $19. The one that really stymies me is Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow -- a thirty-year-old book priced at $20 for the e-book (more than the trade or premium paperback). I'm a bit obsessed, as you can probably tell.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

@@troytradup just checked and they are £13, £13, £4 and £3 respectively. So yes, you’re getting screwed

[@troytradup]

@@CriminOllyBlog Dang!

[@jshaers96]

The Scribe seems like a work-in-progress to me. But for that kind of money I'd expect a bit more than that. I suppose we're at that stage now with Kindle (rather like with the iPhone) that there just isn't much more you can do with the product, beyond making it a bit better. Nothing really radical and exciting, so we have these incremental updates designed to fix a problem that didn't really exist in the first place. I'm sure 90% of users will quickly stop using the note-taking feature and treat it as an ordinary Kindle with a bigger screen.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Yes, that's very much the problem with modern tech. They need to keep making new devices to keep people interested, by the actual advances in technology often don't really merit them. I think manufacturers have given up worrying about everything being perfect software wise when they ship, as they know we've all become used to frequent updates

[@hollyc4624]

Great review and very appreciated. Mine should be here this upcoming weekend. I’ve read in landscape on my iPad forever but recently switched to portrait and like it. I do think some software updates will fix some of these issues. I was hoping to use it for annotating my NetGalley docs, but sounds like that won’t be immediately possible. I am wondering though if reading a document like NG, I can still have a dedicated notebook and open it while reading to record any thoughts. And I’m wondering about emailing a pdf version of any notes I take to myself and then opening on my iPad. I should be able to import them to a note taking app, like GoodNotes, and then further write on the pdf. So glad to hear that the device is so nice to read and to write on. I definitely prefer a paper like feel so that will be great. Thanks again!

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Sorry it's taken me a while to reply to this! Hope you have your Scribe now and you're enjoying it. It turns out there is a way to annotate non-kindle books - you have to upload them via the send to kindle web page rather than emailing them. A bit of a pain, but better than nothing.

[@hollyc4624]

@@CriminOllyBlog I’ve been playing with mine. I was reading a book when it arrived and highlighted and annotated in a note for each section. Then I tried a NetGalley document and highlighted in that. I also started a notebook for an upcoming book club pick that we did an early discussion. So I was able to take notes for that now but then can add to them when we start the reading. The one thing that made me laugh and think of your comment about when to use it and when it would be less useful, was me trying to use it to read lying down. As I dozed off it hit me in the head as I let it go. Lol. No big deal but funny.

[@bazoo513]

~ 4:45 : Pedantic nitpick of the day: _front_ light, not backlight. The opaque e-ink display is lit by a planar lightguide from the front, just like a piece of paper would be lit by a reading light.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Ah yes! you're quite right. Not pedantic at all

[@bazoo513]

@@CriminOllyBlog Almost _everybody_ makes this mistake (usually not because they don't know how it works; people are simply not pedantic enough); this is where I come in 😀 But seriously, for viewers who don't know Kindles and are sitting on a fence after trying to read on a phone or tablet and not liking it, this might be significant.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

@@bazoo513 True - it really does make an enormous difference

[@wendyvilla2904]

💚🖤 Thanks for this great review. 👍

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Thanks Wendy!

[@BrianHall-Oklahoma]

Great review.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Thank you!

[@dcmsr5141]

Hardware apparently, is pretty solid, and with the Scribe being 1st gen., I'll give it a pass on software as this is always upgradeable. Heretofore, my emotions say jump on it, whereas, my practical side says wait until after Christmas for the sale on Amazon

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Yeah I'm sure it will show up in sales soon

[@RadAlzyoud]

Thank you very much for the review. It's a deal-breaker for me not being able to use the pen with PDF or 3rd party ePub books.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

It sounds like you can use the pen if you email the PDF to the device rather than sideloading it. I'm going to try that and will cover it in a future video

[@RadAlzyoud]

@@CriminOllyBlog Thanks for getting back to me.

[@michellesmelancholia]

Thanks for the through review! As much as I like the idea of this I think I'll wait to see if they push any of the software updates you mentioned so please keep us updated! It really disappoints me that you can't write directly on the book :( I have a question about the screen: my Oasis has a lot of pixel burn-in so whenever I flip the page the text from the previous page is still ever so slightly visible in the new page.... I think this happens over time so I might get back to you with this question after a few months!

[@michellesmelancholia]

Also... first time being first comment hahaha exciting!

[@M-J]

@@michellesmelancholia 😂

[@drstrangefreak]

I believe that "burn-in" on your Oasis is called "ghosting". It should be possible somewhere in setting to turn on the page refresh to happen every page turn. As it takes every 5-6 page turns to refresh by default.

[@michellesmelancholia]

@@drstrangefreak thanks for the tip! It drives me nuts!

[@michellesmelancholia]

@Reading This Life appreciate the little things haha

[@M-J]

Thanks for answering my question. I wonder if the Kobo influenced the placement of the button and charging port? The pen should be magnetic all around the frame of the device. Annotating Olly. 😉 I’ll definitely hold off for a long while, but continue to enjoy it book buddy. 😊 - 📚MJ

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Thanks MJ - I'm sure they look at all the other ereaders out there and steal from them

[@M-J]

@@CriminOllyBlog CASE method: copy and steal everything!

[@CyrilJap]

19:32 Hold on, you CAN write on PDFs and make hand written notes on ePub, you only need to transfert your file through the "send to Kindle" webpage. The only limitation is that you cannot use the horizontal view with those files, and I have no idea why.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Okay, that did indeed work! Thank you! How annoying though that you have to use that web page and just emailing the files (which I would have thought does the same thing) doesn't work.

[@CyrilJap]

@@CriminOllyBlog I agree. Well, it will improve, and I’m looking forward to it.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

@@CyrilJap definitely!

[@ernestintownandjackintheco1024]

I took a gamble and sold my Supernote... not without serious misgivings. My scribe arrives tomorrow. The SN device is amazing and the company behind it is fantastic. One thing they do is have an online roadmap of where future updates are going. If Amazon did that with the scribe, it would boost sales because people would not be concerned about the simplistic state of the notebook. Currently, those purchasing the scribe just have to hope and pray that the notebook feature will advance. I imagine there will be updates, but of what quality?

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Yeah it will be interesting to see what happens with it. I do agree that publishing their roadmap would be a great thing for them to do. It seems to be something that large companies shy away from doing. One of the startup banks over here does it and lets customers vote on the features they'd most like to see, which seems a cool way of doing it

[@slothrob]

I would worry that Amazon will let the functionality stagnate, as they have done with the Fire tablet and the associated appstore.

[@ernestintownandjackintheco1024]

@@slothrob Yep, that's the concern. I don't know that they will go all in on making improvements to the notebook experience as with the remarkable or Supernote, but if they improve it just enough I will be happy (certainly, better navigation of the notebook - my understanding is that you can just go through it page by page at this point; pretty rough!)

[@gangleweed]

Just bought the Scribe after seeing it on UTUBE and the ability to write on it etc.......this is something I have wanted years ago to eliminate the wads of paper I make doing sketches and notes for projects in my workshop. I created book no.1 and 20 pages making sketches.........having to swipe back 20 times to get to page no..1 is a bit tedious......I want a way to get back to page no. 1 when I'm on page 100 etc....maybe a window with a goto page no. feature etc...............buying some books on AMAZON was as easy as accessing the site and buying a book or two......it took 2 minutes for the books to appear on my Kindle.......$80 for a paperback or $11 for a kindle type..

[@CriminOllyBlog]

That's a good suggestion! Hopefully they'll add something like that soon

[@fcecile]

Totally agree with your title!!!

[@CriminOllyBlog]

LOL - thank you

[@Bruceneuman]

I have not had any problems marking up PDF files on the Scribe.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Another commenter has advised that if you email the PDF to the scribe you can mark it up

[@stephennootens916]

It sounds pretty impressive how much the kindle had changed over the years. I have one of the vary early paper whites and a fire don't recall what version.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Yeah they have evolved it well

[@sarahhuggins7217]

I still have the kindle 4th generation 😂 looking to upgrade as the battery life is trash nowadays…still trying to figure out what to get paperwhite or scribe I mainly read it home I rarely use public transport so I dont think the size will be an issue you for me but i was wondering if the issues people have with the note taking experience will ever get fixed? I want to use the note taking section for journaling and writing book reviews I don’t use pdfs. I don’t feel the need to make sticky notes on ebooks I just highlight in books I was wondering if it is a bit annoying to be flipping reading an ebook and flipping between the notebook in terms of workflow I plan to read at least one book every 2 weeks. I would like to up to 1 a week but I don’t want to put much pressure on myself due to other life commitments Any thoughts?

[@CriminOllyBlog]

@@sarahhuggins7217 It sounds like what the Scribe is designed to do doesn't quite match what you want to use it for. That said it is a great device to read on!

[@sarahhuggins7217]

@@CriminOllyBlog thanks I went for the paperwhite instead….love it! Definitely been reading a lot more since and that’s what I want

[@CriminOllyBlog]

@@sarahhuggins7217 perfect! 😊

[@bionicode]

How do you get rid of the black circle when reading? I find it very distracting.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

It's in the 3 dot menu top right when you are reading a book - hide stylus toolbar

[@bionicode]

@@CriminOllyBlog Thanks!!!

[@rickcroucher]

If they had color I would think that it would be perfect for reading magazines and comic books. I wonder if that is on the way for a future device?

[@CriminOllyBlog]

I think it definitely will be, not sure how soon though

[@slothrob]

Color e-ink screens still have low resolution and washed out color, but improving. They could be great for comics, someday.

[@edwardferry8247]

Isn’t Kindle generally buggy and a bit 1980’s micro computer. I’ve had all versions and it’s all pretty frustrating in sense of comparison to modern devices. I only use it as I’m partially sighted and it’s the only device that doesn’t fire light into your eyes.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

I get what you mean, but I think that's kind of a limitation of the eink technology more than anything else. The screen refresh just isn't quick enough to match the kind of usability we're used to

[@williamlaine2116]

I think that Kindles are front lit, which makes them much easier on the eyes to read, in contrast to back lit cell phones, monitors, tablets & TV screens, which shine in our eyes. I am puzzled by counting the lines & words per page on your display: 35 lines with 13 words a page, compared to my Oasis with 32 lines & 14 words a line (font size 3), but 12 to 16 titles fit on the Scribe's display while only 6 fit on my Oasis.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Yes, the lighting they use definitely makes them easier on the eyes. I think I have the font size set higher than you

[@jayhd46]

I have the same unit, though my bottom view options are working fine.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

How odd! Maybe I’ll try a restart!

[@jvickery9623]

You have had it for a year now, Do you have any new opinions about it now? Is it much different for you now since you first got it, eg: software updates?

[@jvickery9623]

Will the experience change once you have a screen protector on it?

[@troytradup]

Hm, just noticed I can get the price down to $286 for the 64GB model if I trade in my Oasis (they're running a 20% off plus gift card deal). That's incredibly tempting.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

That does seem like a good deal....

[@CyrilJap]

I would not do that. Having a small Kindle to read on the go, and the Scribe to read and write at a desk or in the sofa is what I've been doing. The Scribe is quite big, not as convenient as a smaller kindle.

[@troytradup]

@@CyrilJap Hey, thanks, CJ. I'm going to wait until after Christmas before I do anything, but I'm sure you're correct that I'll need something smaller in addition to the Scribe if I do decide to go that route. Cheers!

[@garycaron4423]

Amazon's handling of Comixology and the purchase of comics are always a problem. It's like they purchased the company and forgot about it. It isn't any better with the Scribe. Also, I lost the ability to get back to the HOME SCREEN and spent a long time searching for help on the fix for this. I did find the answer, but not without a lot of trail and error . The paperwhite is never a problem, why is the Scibe without help?

[@CriminOllyBlog]

That does sound like an annoying bug.

[@jodyash1951]

I find that the highlight function on the Scribe is really erratic. It's hard to highlight a long paragraph without it getting broken into random pieces, So a single highlight turns into three or four highlight notes.Otherwise I am really liking the Scribe.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

I don't think I've encountered that issue on mine yet

[@davebrzeski]

It sounds like it could be very useful for me as a reviewer, & editor, but I fear I'm unlikely to be able to afford one for the foreseeable future, in that it costs more than my meagre monthly income. This is why I have an ultracheap made in China tablet. iPads are out of my price range too. Thankfully, we don't have to live on just my pension. We're not that badly off, it's just the spending money that is limited. 🙂 I do have questions, though. My handwriting is so bad that even I can't read it. Would it be possible to use a Bluetooth keyboard to take notes? I remember sending you electronic editions of Occult Detective Magazine a while back, but I don't remember if I gave you Kindle copies. Let me know, because it would be really useful to me to know how they look on that big screen - in particular the sections with lots of small cover scans etc. TV

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Sorry for the delay! Yes you sent me azw3 files so I'll load them up and send you some photos. I don't think it does (or will) support a bluetooth keyboard, but the on screen keyboard works pretty well

[@gregjo3808]

Sorry bad tying… a visual impairment

[@scp240]

I'm not an Ipad user but it sounds like the Ipad has more features for reading ebooks. Frankly, I don't use my kindle anymore and I don't think this new device will make me change from using my phone for most of my reading. The notes feature is kind of intriguing though.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Yeah this is definitely a very focussed device, but personally I much prefer it for reading to the iPad

[@wolfme4030]

So to sum it up, it’s the worlds most expensive fidget toy 😂😝

[@CriminOllyBlog]

😂😂😂😂 fair

[@LvUhcX]

why is the hardware good? Are you based off only on 300 DPI? Because the core is only 1.2GHz and 1 GB Ram 😅

[@CriminOllyBlog]

I’m not sure I understand the question! It’s good because it feels very solid and works well.

[@MC-ov8dr]

tech specs on a device like this are useless. The hardware is being judged on build quality, usability and feel, not a spec sheet.

[@LvUhcX]

@@MC-ov8dr while true a little bump of power doesn’t hurt especially considering it’s Amazon they can afford to do that

[@slothrob]

It has the power it needs for what it does. Limiting the processor speed probably improves the battery life, which is more important than speed for a device like this.

[@MC-ov8dr]

@@LvUhcX What benefit does 'a little bump of power' give in this case though? Just because they can afford to, does it make sense for this device? It's a pretty simple and straightforward device and performs it's intended functions well. All any extra CPU will do is drain the battery faster. The e-ink screen can only refresh/render at a certain speed, there's really no point to adding 'more under the hood' for a device like this. Amazon could afford to give everyone in the united states a kindle for free, it doesn't mean it makes sense.

[@DDB168]

Wow for the price that is a BIG bug. I would have thrown a hissy fit. I'm surprised they have hand writing featrures, I would have thought the keyboard is enough. I've heard the next model is going to be called the Kindle Chicken Scratch 🐔🐔 The size, the price, too heavy for bed time reading, no colour, no good on public transport - it's just all wrong. It's the Apple Newton 1993 all over again. 🍎 And isnt reading in baths only done in movies ?🤨

[@CriminOllyBlog]

I read in the bath all the time! (or when I have a bath anyway!)

[@DDB168]

@@CriminOllyBlog Hmmm may need to call you Winston from now on. I hope you shower BEFORE you hop in the bath. That's how it's done in Japan 😉

[@brianmelendy1194]

Actual books are better.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

They do have better battery life

[@sarahhuggins7217]

@@CriminOllyBlog 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@enigmo20]

I bought one… absolutely unfinished software functionality on the note taking side. At this point, it’s a glorified kindle oasis (without the functional buttons).

[@CriminOllyBlog]

I do agree. But I LOVE reading on it

[@enigmo20]

@@CriminOllyBlog I do love reading on it too. It's a beast of a reader! I am praying that Amazon makes some really refine improvements and bug squashing as we move forward.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

@@enigmo20 let’s hope so!