New Kindle Scribe 2024 Review: BIG Updates!

[@Maneetpaul]

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[@marcellamb5842]

EMR pens do not have batteries and do not charge. They use internal coils of wiring to interact with electromagnetic fields generated by the Scribe.

[@Maneetpaul]

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing!

[@DigiDriftZone]

The pen doesn’t charge… also I really love it as a primary reading device in landscape with 2 columns and being able to use the pen to highlight and make notes. It has replaced my paperwhite. I find it easier to get into a book with the larger more immersive screen. It also allows me to journal before sleep with the night mode and warm front light.

[@pnkHonda92]

I would like for them to do a kindle scribe color, would be nice to highlight and write in different pen/pencil colors

[@Zveebo]

I actually really enjoy reading on the Scribe. I find the big screen ideal for reading while I’m having my breakfast and similar. It would never be my only reading device, but it is a pleasure to use in the right circumstance. I only wish they had a way to turn off / high the note menu when you’re wanting to focus on the reading experience!

[@kahj840]

There's an option under the three dots called "Hide Writing Toolbar" :)

[@kellybrown2879]

Thanks! I was waiting on this review before I make my final decision!❤😊

[@A1000Truths]

This is going to be my first e ink notebook. Excited to use it and more importantly read my kindle books on it. Always wanted a bigger kindle. Was able to get a good deal on it with a trade in of my older kindle.

[@xavierrethore3778]

I bought the 2022 Scribe during Black Friday. I was tempted by the new one on jade green and white but I don't need that much storage and I decided to save some money as I spend way too much on ereaders already. I just got my 2022 Scribe and I'm in love. The stylus is already in a drawer as I intend to use the device solely for reading.

[@paulus4294]

The Kindle Scribe is a pleasure to annotate directly on the book page and especially to read in landscape mode with two columns.

[@HartponderJr]

Best KS update and info on KZbin. Thank you!

[@cward2986]

I love the active canvas, BUT I wish there was a way to anchor comments to specific parts of the text so that this context/association would be carried out into the exportable notes. Of course handwritten sticky notes work like that, but the fact that they are hidden on the page makes them a poor option. I’d love sticky notes that remain visible on the page as active canvas notes, but can be linked to my highlights.

[@somjeen]

Thank you for the great review video! I’ve been watching a few the new Kindle Scribe review and I like yours the most. Your content is well structured, concise, and I really like those cool product shots! (The lighting is very good too, at least for me haha)

[@Alt-mb3uc]

Disappointing they did zero upgrades to the Notebook app for people that like to draw on it. Seems they aren't listening to feedback at all. I love reading on the Scribe. The case lets it stand up in bed, or on your lap while laying down. I also found it easer to hold than the Kindle basic, due to it having a nice big grip bezel on the size. The kindle basic has a tiny little bezel that makes it difficult to actually hold, and turn pages.

[@ShushilGiri-vr2mq]

What about the writing feel? Is it better than the old kindle scribe? Is the screen redesigned to give a paperlike feel?

[@Maneetpaul]

It’s very similar, I couldn’t tell a difference between the new and old one.

[@DrDavid-PhD]

That was my question too. I was hoping for a different writing feel. Sounds like it is pretty much the same.

[@jessicapham7139]

The writing is like a matte feeling, but Amazon comprise the screen resolution to refine the writing. Bad decision. I would rather have better screen resolution. The previous Kindle Scribe version screen quality is much better!

[@Zero]

those white boarders look so off, I'm happy with my black model!

[@brotherurth1625]

I just updated my original Kindle Scribe, I don’t have the A.I feature you mentioned in notes? However, I do have the other new features you mentioned. I don’t like the new notes in book feature, it dominates the page, wish we could just write in the margins like we can in pdf’s.

[@Maneetpaul]

The new margins feature coming early next year will hopefully do what you're asking. The AI features are currently only available in the US from the sounds of it :(

[@booksandbags]

I'm loving the software updates on my OG Scribe. I do think the notebook upgrades will encourage me to use them more. I will continue to use my Kobo Libra Color for books I want to annotate, but I will use it for general reading. I don't like the white bezel on the new device, so I didn't upgrade. I did get the new pen, and I like it a lot.

[@leekane8921]

Love your reviews I bought the old scribe based on your reviews 😊 too bad the software features on the new scribe and on the old scribe after update (I updated mine) are only US. We Canadians always get the short stick. No Ai features and no audible. A lot of my friends returned the 2024 scribe when they found no Ai features. For Canadians all we get is the color and new pencil. Sad for Canadians ... still waiting for audible too. Keep up the great videos

[@Mona19900905]

I love my scribe, even though i have the 2023 version. For me it was never an issue that im not able to write on my books, i managed it quite simply. My only hope is that they will release a smaller scribe as i use it all the time and i haven't used my paperwhite ever since i got it. As a student it is super handy for note taking or annotating. It would be super handy for on the go reading and I was really disappointed that we didnt get a new oasis with note taking option with the new releases but so far nothing in sight. 😢

[@articleclub]

Great video, thank you! I'm excited to test out the software update on my old Scribe. Also, I joined your book club. I appreciate your interest in reading. Reading is becoming more scarce - so it's great that you are promoting it and promoting community.

[@bhaisupreetsingh]

Such a great review video! Love the honesty and the presentation of facts

[@williamlaine2116]

Ever since I got the original Scribe, it has been my primary eBook reader. I read mostly at home, & the Scribe is like reading a hardcover book, with larger type but still more words on a page. Paperbacks were originated as pocketbooks for mobility & because they were cheaper than hardcover books. As a "pocketbook" is how I use my Paperwhite 2021 now.

[@20Hikecdt23]

If I bring a Scribe home will the books on my Paperwhite appear on the Scribe? (Thanks for all your fine videos!)

[@RPGenieUS]

When they make the entire bezel match screen and add refined color tech, perfect.

[@jamiea4791]

Great review, I didn't even realize the pen charged when you snapped it on. I've tested a ton of other kindles but skipped the first scribe, but ended up deciding to upgrade to the scribe after seeing your earlier preview video. I heavily highlight and notate books as a review writer, I hated tapping out notes on my old paperwhite and my vision has gotten worse, so the larger screen and pen have been a game changer for me.

[@2008Sanai]

Does anyone find the screen a bit hazy when reading with the backlight on?

[@mindmeld8187]

Kindle device is unlisted in Amazon India. Is it coming back or discontinued??

[@bhavishamansukhani734]

Sir I also want to buy a Kindle paperwhite 8th gen. Please suggest how and from where can I buy a kindle cause at Amazon India it's out of stock from a very long time.

[@danielpineda2165]

I was saving money to buy the kindle color but after watching many reviews I decided not to buy It, I hope that this worth it 😮

[@paulus4294]

The ideal was to buy the old Kindle Scribe during Black Friday.

[@easterncoyote1]

Thank you for your very well done and informative videos Maneetpaul! I have been looking forward to your review of the new Scribe. The only problem is, now I want one haha! I love the jade green colour too. The only problem is, they are so expensive here in Canada. I like watching your videos, especially because you seem like a genuinely nice and authentic person. Thank you! Ian, Ontario, Canada

[@Maneetpaul]

I appreciate you watching and thanks for the kind words!

[@ivanovdmitry770]

Scribe is ultimate device for technical books. I have read a lot since I bought it.

[@vmhutch]

The 2x column feature makes this a wonderful option for reading. It is also awesome for nonfiction books with images.

[@celestialmorpho]

the first gen has that

[@vmhutch]

Yes it does. That was added as an update early on in the first generation.

[@hotichor]

Hi...I have old kindle scribe(1st generation) which i bought from Canada...I updated it to 5.7.2 by manually downloading the file ...but I can't see any AI feature ....why is that...?

[@AryaStarky]

Is the screen quality the same as the older scribe? Or better like boox go 10.3?

[@jessicapham7139]

The screen resolution in the newer 2024 version is absolutely awful! It is similar to the matte pixelated screen protector. The previous Kindle Scribe resolution is similar to HD clarity.

[@AutopilotAdventures]

Is active canvas coming to the original scribe?

[@Maneetpaul]

Yep! All the software features are.

[@RichardoBrit]

What’s actually new, other than the white vs black front? The software is coming to the old Scribes, so what’s the “BIG Updates”?

[@20Hikecdt23]

May one use a Paperwhite 11gen as a trade in when purchasing a Scribe 2024? If yes, what does one get for your old kindle? (Thanks for the great video n excellent review).

[@light5634]

Thank you for the video! I didn't even know the pen recharged when attached to the device 😮 Buttt I tried to update the Kindle and a message said it is already up-to-date. Do you have any idea when we are going to get the updated in Europe? I suppose they get released first in the US. Actually there are some crazy PDFs that are much better to read on a larger screen, despite the weight, so I appreciate that. Also I replaced all of my previous dozens of physical notebooks with the Kindle and it works just fine. Made my life much easier 🎉

[@nonuora]

I do like reading graphic novels on the Scribe (I can see more detail in the images) as well as academic books (note-taking).

[@SajidhMarikkar]

does anyone know when the updates (write directly on kindle books etc) will be released for the KindleScribe 2022 edition?

[@johncounts6925]

How do you install unpdate for 2022 Scribe?

[@SajidhMarikkar]

@@johncounts6925 I still don't know. Anyone?

[@mRPoKy]

Great video! It can be used in landsacape mode for taking notes?

[@lutoph]

2 things I desperately want and one of which would be really simple 1) being able to add new blank pages to the front of a notebook rather than to the end as a setting you can toggle. This is something traditional notebooks can’t do. 2) 2 column reading but one column is my ebook and the other column is a notebook or pdf (my reading journal). Split screen, really. Right now I use my scribe for notes and read off my kindle basic- and I think it shouldn’t have to be that way when a several hundred dollar piece of tech is in the equation.

[@Maneetpaul]

I love the suggestion for 2. That would be awesome. Regarding 1, you can do that. Just adds a blank page to the end of your notebook, then use the multi-page selector menu to move it anywhere, including the beginning.

[@lutoph]

@ Thanks for sharing that, I’ll definitely play around with the setting. I would really love to have it be able to generate the new page at the front and have the process be as streamlined as it is for the other way. There are also wonderful templates for things like daily planners and reading journals that are great if you haven’t already explored them. I use the daily planner every day for work and it’s all hyperlinked and very navigable.

[@gbarkhatov]

Bro I love your channel but saying that pen charges is a huge problem with the data study preparation

[@Maneetpaul]

When I went to the Kindle launch event in October, the Amazon team definitely said something along the lines of "the pen basically has infinite battery life." Whether or not it actually has a battery doesn't matter too much, the experience is the same. You don't need to worry about it! With that being said, I appreciate the technical correction.

[@anotherbibliophilereads]

I have been using Kindles since the first generation. I actually really like reading on my Scribe . I prefer it, most of the time, over the Paperwhite or Colorsoft. The bigger screen is a bigger benefit to the disadvantage of the extra weight. The main exception is when I’m on travel. Then it’s the Papertwhite or, now, the Colorsoft. I rarely use the pen or note taking.

[@AryaStarky]

I just wish the screen was as clear as the Voyage.

[@mariaturner371]

I can't wait for these features to come to my first generation kindle scribe. I'm so thankful that I don't need to buy a new scribe.

[@PaniaPania-c8v]

The update is already out

[@paulus4294]

For taking notes, I have a reMarkable 2, a professional and efficient tool that effectively accompanies me in front of my customers. It allows me to create notebooks and folders in absolute comfort, thanks to its 10.3” screen. Regarding the Kindle Scribe, it is a high quality e-reader that offers me the opportunity to find my entire Kindle library in an ideal format for reading, especially at home. The big asset is the ability to annotate directly on the pages of the books thanks to an even more efficient stylus than that of the 2022 version. The note-taking function is a real plus, allowing me to organize myself without using paper. Finally, the feeling of writing on the Kindle Scribe is particularly successful, offering a rendering close to that of paper.

[@derwood]

Thank you for your input HAL 9000.

[@georgwilliamfriedrichhegel5744]

The scribe is perfect with a stand and a page-turner.

[@imacexpress]

In the original promotion video I saw a quick to writing in a notebook. Switching from a book got a personal journal or any other notebook is very cumbersome full of too many steps - especially writing a note then coming back to your book.

[@mikekane9881]

I’m disappointed with the active canvas feature. When you write a note, there is no way to anchor it to a particular word or sentence. A box is created around your note and, later, it might be difficult to know exactly what text your annotation refers to. This might not be an issue in every situation, but it would be great if you could drag the “canvas” and place it exactly where you want.

[@Maneetpaul]

In this case, you should consider just highlighting the word or sentence like normal, and then attaching a handwritten note to it

[@mikekane9881]

@ You’re right. That does work better.

[@marcellamb5842]

You can only upload 15 pages maximum for text conversion.

[@DigiDriftZone]

Oh wow that’s awful :(

[@jayvansickle7607]

Yeah…that kinda sucks. I wish there was an option to just replace your handwritten text.

[@easterncoyote1]

Is that 15 pages in total, or at one time?

[@jayvansickle7607]

@ at one time

[@MC-ov8dr]

I like the Scribe for reading PDFs, but the notebook experience is SO subpar compared to Remarkable, Boox and other competitors. They clearly want to keep the product around, but treat it like a big e-reader that happens to take notes and not a proper notepad. I have both a Remarkable and Scribe for different use cases (notes vs. reading). The hardware on the Scribe is very nice and the battery life is amazing, I just wish they'd actually put some effort into the notepad features.

[@rolandfry5688]

No AI in UK

[@adamrshields]

I like the size and enjoy it as a reader. But I still am really irritated about the data security. You can’t password protect notebooks or opt out of syncing them to the cloud. And if you share a kindle account, everyone can see your notebooks.

[@Maneetpaul]

One thing I did not mention in the video: when you turn the Scribe on for the first time and go through the setup, it will prompt you to create a passcode for the device as a whole. It actually asked me twice after I skipped the first prompt. I know this isn't exactly what you were referencing, but I wanted to mention it.

[@adamrshields]

@ I think that is a good idea for them to do, but I don’t worry about people using the device as much as the cloud security.

[@malejo1969]

Me encantó escuchar tu video en esoañol

[@Zero]

I would love to use the AI stuff for work but having it touch the amazon cloud is a no for me. I work with protected info and having any of that be sent out to the cloud would get me fired.

[@techalgia]

I’d like to respectfully disagree on the reading aspect. I bought the Srcibe specifically FOR reading only and I’m very with it. My previous Paperwhite was becoming too small with me being forced to bump to size of letters to keep up with my eyesight. No I have a very comfortable reading experience again. My only issue is lack of quality cases for Scribe. The Amazon case costs almost 100 usd where I live and it’s not worth it…

[@Maneetpaul]

It's definitely a personal preference! I struggle with holding it when reading, but others love it for the larger screen. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@luizatorturelli]

I'm in love with this kindle, but the price, specially considering buying it in North America to bring to South America ☠️ I thought there would be a black friday discount, but there was none basically... just hoping for a promotion now hahaha

[@camifaschingbauer]

What? All amazon products were on sale for blackfriday

[@GreenScreenBartender]

The fact that the refine writing feature requires wi-fi kind of sucks

[@AngryMiddleAgedMan]

Just a little critic here: people clicking on this video want to see the new Kindle.... but, 75% of the video is you talking/staring to the camera. Maybe a little editing could play in to your favour. 👍

[@vishal1228]

I am so disappointed that my 2024 Kindle Scribe has a worse screen for reading than my 10-year old Kindle Paperwhite. The background on the Scribe is not really white but grayish, so the contrast is not as good. It's surprising Amazon could not figure out a way to provide a decent screen for reading on their most expensive Kindle. In the review, you did mention that you would not recommend this for reading but you did not address the screen quality. Thanks for your detailed reviews.

[@davidrutledge6215]

The AI Features (Handwriting improving & Summarization) are not available in Canada, Australia, and the U.K., i.e. outside the U.S.A. Very discouraging and a slap in the face for someone like me who has touted the Kindle Scribe from day one. In my opinion, no one should support this company unless/until this outrageous omission is corrected.

[@imransarwar7197]

in you videos.. the sound which are using for chapters. is really irritating and unforcomtable... Sorry for the comment. but i have even skipped few of your videos just due to this sound. they make me feel uncomfotable. request to please change it.

[@Maneetpaul]

Thanks for the feedback. It's supposed to be the sound of paper being shuffled and highlighted. I'll see if I can find a better one.

[@imransarwar7197]

@ yes… but the sounds is a bit uncomfortable. If you can change it, it will be better… best of luck

[@abdullahvirk8130]

It’s a good device, but if it’s trying to be a eink note taker than I’d rather go for the remarkable 2/remarkable paper pro

[@Nothing-nf8ve]

How much does subscription for remarkable?

[@abdullahvirk8130]

@ $3 a month which isn’t bad as it used to be, I don’t mind paying $3 to get extended warranty, google doc and one note cloud integration