Kindle Scribe Review 1 Week In

[@whitreader]

One other flaw about the Kindle in general is the lack of organizing the Home screen. It is not possible to remove a book that you have read back to the collection and also remove it from the Home screen. It can be done in the Kindle app for the iPad and iPhone. The Amazon Kindle software developer needs to add this feature in the next update.

[@kariminalminds]

I’m a year late here but I finally caved and ordered one last night! I can’t wait. I’m a teacher so I think it would be really useful in lesson planning for my literature classes 🎉 Thanks so much for your review!

[@DTPIIXART]

Great review. I want a Kindle Scribe, but after seeing those templates, I might wait to see if they make an improvement on that in an update.

[@davidrutledge6215]

Liked your review, calm and rational. Looks to me like the Scribe should be thought of as a reading device with easier method of adding notes - but not a note-taking device. Wish I knew how the OS will be updated over time.

[@APenandAPurpose]

From the Amazon listing :) “In the coming months, Kindle Scribe will add more writing tools, including new brush types and copy/paste tools, additional notebook organization options, and the ability to send documents to Kindle Scribe directly from within Microsoft Word.”

[@davidrutledge6215]

@@APenandAPurpose Wow, that is a little bit exciting! So far everyone seems to be judging the Scribe by its initial launch only . . .

[@MC-ov8dr]

​@@davidrutledge6215 You can only judge a product for what it is, not what the manufacturer promises it to eventually become, unfortunately. I hope the Scribe software catches up because I really like the hardware. If Amazon was a little more transparent about it's roadmap for the device and can make some promises as to WHEN features will be added, I think people would be a bit more forgiving.

[@kellimshaver]

Thanks for the review! I have one coming in on Tuesday, so we'll see how it goes. It's funny, some of the things you don't like are the exact reasons I'm purchasing it. I like the dark lines on the templates and the wider line spacing options. It's also the only e-ink writing tablet I've found with a good backlight. I'm legally blind, and I think those two aspects are going to make it the more accessible e-ink tablet. Plus the larger screen for reading means less page turning when the fonts are enlarged.

[@APenandAPurpose]

I think you will love the backlight and all the adjustments you can make. :) The backlight is seriously the most consistent one I've seen on a tablet and I loved that it can change from cool to VERY warm. In re: to the templates I'm just very picky about the space between lines and I like my dots to be very light. I'd love to hear your experience with your Kindle Scribe! Have fun!

[@ohiopics]

The pen inserting or removing from the loop on the case is not an issue if you just give it slight rotation as you slide in or out. I like the Scribe. Hopefully they provide some thoughtful updates via software for better note taking, but if you just give some foresight as you mention with including some blank pages here and there…it is a great alternative to moving away from paper (legal pads & composition books). And the reading side is awesome! Not giving up my Paperwhite, but I am happy with the Scribe!

[@classicappetite]

Did you find you have gradually read more on the Scribe from the Paperwhite? I have books in pdf formats which now with larger 300ppi screen I can read comfortably these books and it feels like a real book as the full page and format is layed out beautifully! Really thinking of selling my Paperwhite which is sad...

[@lisawilson7889]

Thanks for the review. I’ve had several Kindles in the past, as well as iPads. Hubby is getting me a Scribe for Christmas, and I’m anxious to give it a spin. I think it will be super helpful for my book club books, as well as for generally creating notes (I like to write, and am a real list-maker). Since I don’t currently have a e-tablet, I don’t have a lot to compare this to, so I expect to be happier than some people with this. I also think Amazon will be doing some software upgrades!

[@APenandAPurpose]

How exciting! I think it will be fun for you :) I saw some future updates listed on Reddit that looked good but am not sure whether they were official

[@sarfrazahmad2706]

Dear I bought kindle paper white Now I realize that I need to write notes at the kindle which book I was reading. Which kindle have this feature. Please guide me.

[@APenandAPurpose]

@@sarfrazahmad2706 The Kindle Scribe is the only Kindle with the note taking functionality so far

[@sarfrazahmad2706]

@@APenandAPurpose : can you suggest where I can buy used or economical price .I mean other amazon. Regard

[@gregoryrobak456]

Thank you for the review. I've asked Santa for the scribe so fingers crossed LOL. I really just wanted a 10" e-reader with front/warm light to be more like a hardcover book experience, and to read my Cisco Press IT Certification textbooks that have graphs/diagrams. The writing feature is just a bonus for me. I was hoping a new larger version of the Oasis was going to be released before Christmas to compare what its specs would have been (I currently have the latest Oasis for reading).

[@APenandAPurpose]

They had a 20% off promo if you traded in a Kindle. I think it is still going if you have an old Kindle to trade. The K Scribe is awesome for reading. I think I edited out the part where I was showing pictures in a cookbook. :) The pics were pretty sharp!

[@gregoryrobak456]

@@APenandAPurpose Yeah, I saw that promo, but still want to keep the Oasis for travel. Plus, that Oasis is worth more to me than the 20%. But still, a great option for those that need to shave off some of that high price tag!

[@MC-ov8dr]

I use the Scribe for IT Certification PDFs. It works pretty well.

[@CoryVelazco]

Thanks for the video! Caved and ordered one. I think I'll love it, especially for scripts while in rehearsals. I do believe you can hide the writing/note icon that sits on the edge of the page as well. Can't wait to play with it tomorrow!!

[@APenandAPurpose]

Have fun! Yep you can hide that little icon :) But I ended up wanting it there anyway in case I need it and barely notice it now while reading

[@davidrutledge6215]

OK, thank you very mucy. That's interesting and not as bad it at first seemed. The OS upgrades are obviously going to addressed sooner than later, since every Tom, Dick and Harry has a video disparaging the lack of major function in the Scribe. If you determine that a Bluetooth OR USB-C keyboard can be hooked up, perhaps you'll publish that info. Thanks.

[@APenandAPurpose]

Bluetooth headphones but that’s it as far as I can tell. I was trying to get my bluetooth remote (page turner) to work but no go

[@williamlaine2116]

Kindles are not back-lit; they are front-lit, which is how they eliminate the eye strain that back-lit tablets, monitors, cell phones, & TVs cause! All of those back-lit devices must be internally lit in order to be used, but Kindles don't need to be lit when they have sufficient available light from daylight or lamps. I wanted no part of the stenographer's notebook cover Amazon has for the Scribe. I searched the Web & found covers that open like book covers. I ordered one on eBay for $18.

[@asgharkhedri1592]

thank you very much 🙂

[@davidrutledge6215]

Also, the writing on the Scribe seems to be considered top-notch, perhaps the best going.

[@jayvansickle7607]

Does you Supernote have the kindle app? If so, how does the app interface compare to the kindle reader?

[@APenandAPurpose]

The Supernote has the Kindle app on it and it has a similar interface to other Kindles. It is a nice size, but it does not have a backlight. I purchased a clip on light for it but then didn't use that because I didn't want it to squeeze my Supernote. Let me know if you want me to record a quick video showing the Kindle app on the Supernote. (I have a different Supernote video that will go live tomorrow morning)

[@jayvansickle7607]

@@APenandAPurpose thanks for the quick response…I am interested to see how good or bad the experience is. I haven’t been able to find many videos that show that. Because of that kindle app inclusion, it sends that the Supernote is the more apples to apples competitor…since it’s not an Android device. It’s my understanding that the Supernote note taking is far better.

[@sapham171]

Thanks for the video. Can you use the pen of Kindle and write on the Supernote?

[@APenandAPurpose]

Yes! I love using the premium pen on my Supernote. The erase button works similar to the Lamy

[@drew2c659]

Just letting you all know there is a bug with the scribe. Just returned mine. The issue is when writing in middle of the screen there’s like a “bubble” that doesn’t allow you to write in or curves the e ink around. So for example if you were to draw a straight line through this problem area of the screen, it curves the ink around it and also does the same with the eraser. Not sure if anyone else is experiencing it but if it’s a software issue it’s likely to pop up on the new device they’re sending me. Which I told the customer service means they need to send out an update asap

[@APenandAPurpose]

Thanks for letting us know this! Were you by chance near a magnet? I’ve heard magnets make the supernote do wacky things like this

[@drew2c659]

@@APenandAPurpose I have one of the Amazon cases that has a built in magnet but other than that no. It’s also a bit inconsistent. For example if I continue to try and scribble across that area it will write but it still has the issue of not writing exactly where the pen tip touches the screen. It’d be easier to show with pictures. But I’m wondering if others have had a similar experience

[@drew2c659]

Wow that’s weird. So I used the Amazon cover where the magnet sits inside the case and rubbed it against that ‘bubble’ and it seems to be gone ie I can write in that area and there’s no issues right now. Maybe I should reach back out to Amazon and stop my return

[@giatrus70]

great review! I'm waiting for a kindle scribe 64 gb. Considering its writing function, but having the fear of scratching it, is it advisable to protect the screen with a film or, in some way, could this reduce the effciency of the product? In the past I have always protected my kindle Oasis with a protective film.

[@APenandAPurpose]

I am not currently using a screen protector but usually do on my iPad. For right now I am not planning to use a screen protector on the Scribe but plan to monitor Reddit to see if there are complaints of scratches

[@giatrus70]

@@APenandAPurpose thanks a lot ☺

[@mopnem]

I like it as a giant e-reader but it just can’t replace the iPad for note taking & that’s unfortunate hopefully updates will improve it.

[@APenandAPurpose]

I agree. It is super basic for note taking

[@LvUhcX]

You would have to go for eink tablet then

[@mopnem]

@@LvUhcX Bro…that’s by definition is what a kindle scribe is smh

[@LvUhcX]

@@mopnem even if it’s a “scribe” amazon is ereader company. have fun waiting

[@mopnem]

@@LvUhcX I’m aware of remarkable, super-note, boox, kobo..am I missing anyone? Besides my original comment was saying how limited-..in fact OP herself responded saying it’s basic for note taking. Where have you been?

[@jayvansickle7607]

There is a way to get rid of the pen menu while reading… if you’re not using the pen.

[@APenandAPurpose]

Yep I found that while recording but edited that part out :) I keep it on though in case I want to use it. I don’t notice it anymore (already)

[@davidrutledge6215]

Question: Can each of the notes added to books be more than one page, more than that little window?

[@APenandAPurpose]

I don’t see a way to make the box bigger however, you can create multiple notes on a page or in a book and what happens then is when you’re in that book you can open a notebook which is at the top of your screen and then

[@APenandAPurpose]

When you open the notebook on the top of the screen from within your book, it’ll show you each of those squares in order for the whole book so you can see all your notes kind a like on one page it scrolls up and down

[@APenandAPurpose]

And then from within there, you can share it and email the PDF document of all those squares with your notes on it to yourself

[@chuckyjules8488]

Did you just say leg instead of lag. Or were you just trying to draw a leg

[@dazbow7573]

thank you for a great video good info well done

[@APenandAPurpose]

Thanks! I’m glad it was helpful :)

[@KyleChang0206]

Kindle scribe is worth buying?

[@APenandAPurpose]

@@KyleChang0206 It depends on what you want it for. It is awesome for reading but just ok for notes in my opinion. If you want to use it for all your notes it is too basic. I recommend the Supernote or iPad for that

[@asd99579]

Both tablet and folio are not pefect. But the size and ppi overpowers everything. I dislike slippery nature of ebook the most

[@APenandAPurpose]

That’s one of the things I love the most! It feels nice in hand

[@Somun-a]

They had lots of time to look at what's out there and come up with something at least as good but nope, they just released a mediocre at best thing.

[@Angeleanya]

That chubby hand is very cute 😀

[@ashleecraythorn4650]

Wtf.. that’s rude