The Amazon Kindle Scribe Review & Reaction | Some Great Features, But Is It Worth The Upgrade?

[@TheSmellworthyReport]

I absolutely love my Scribe as I’m one who prefers reading a larger page which resembles that of a hardcover book (without the heft). I’m not too interested in the notebook elements, it’s mostly a reader for me. Thanks for the review.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Yeah it makes sense in that regard.

[@DarkoDame]

Same here! The two columns when reading in landscape mode was a game changer for me.

[@keithhealing1115]

I love my Oasis. The ergonomic design is pretty much perfect. And, for me, the fact that it is waterproof (unlike the Scribe) is a HUGE thing as I do most of my reading in the bath.

[@mikesbookreviews]

100 percent.

[@samm8190]

Thanks for the review Mike! I appreciate it when you talk about products that readers would enjoy!

[@mikesbookreviews]

My pleasure!

[@nancyd9993]

I bought my Scribe during the Summer Prime day sale primarily for travel. I wanted a Paperwhite. I agree that not being able to write on the page is a major flaw. But I like that I can use the notebook for long form journaling. It eliminates hauling around a lot of paper weight of books and notebooks. The battery life is fantastic. I'm happy that I have it.

[@bethgrace85]

I love my Oasis! The button feature is so nice and if you add a pop socket you can easily hold it in one hand. Won't be upgrading until it stops working.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Right on.

[@tucalicuban]

Same here, my oasis works for me and I won’t upgrade till the wheels fall off!

[@Brutus0o]

Why don't you upgrade it?

[@ptannous27]

I was very tempted to get this when it came out. I can’t get away from my iPad Pro since I draw. I like being able to have an all in one occupy kids, sketch, read etc. My wife loves her Paperwhite. Great review Mike!

[@mikesbookreviews]

My pleasure!

[@SUFOsSUFOs]

Your videos are always my go to for kindle purchases! I did just buy the scribe for the Black Friday sale. 😂 I hesitated and teetered on it for the last couple of months, but I do a lot of annotating for fun and school. And one of the great features I noticed in my research is that when you want to pull up all the notes you took and sections you highlighted, it’ll gathering everything for you which saves time from having to flip through the text and transfer those notes (something that is very time consuming). So, I think it’ll save me some time (it typically can take 8-20 hours depending on the book) and a massive headache. This just means that my scribe will be my at home reader (which I do the most), my oasis will revert to my outdoor/at work/travel kindle, and my mom will inherit my paperwhite (since she reads once in a while). Thank you for an amazing video and for sharing!

[@ChancyC]

I've been considering this upgrade for a while now. I feel like you saved me a big chunk of money. Once they come out with the ability to simply write ON the page, then I might make the leap, but without that ability I just don't think I'd end up using it over my Oasis.

[@tucalicuban]

Same, I’ll keep holding on to my mighty oasis 😊

[@fleetadmiralmatteo4123]

I appreciate the heads up on how the page mark-up works. I, too, would rather write in the margins. I use a base model Kindle because of how pocketable it is. I’ll stick with that.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Probably a smart plan.

[@dinocollins720]

Fantastic video yet again! Thank you!

[@drumroady1]

I've had Kindles since they were first released. I've never ever wanted to write on my books so, for me, I really don't care if that's an option or not. I liked the page turn buttons on other Kindles but found the tap to turn or swiping works much better for me. I didn't buy the Scribe to read books, although I do sometimes, I bought it for my PDF crochet and knitting patterns. Those I write on and it's absolutely awesome for that! I also wanted the templates for notes, calendars and check lists. My Scribe was well worth the price and does almost everything I want. Automatic orientation would be great. Also an option to change the screen timeout would be nice. I bought a case that the Scribe snaps into and rotates without moving the case itself. I also bought the premium pen which I highly recommend. One thing that truly sucks about the Scribe is the browser! They should just remove it completely because it's totally useless. For me, I didn't care about a browser so it's fine that it doesn't work. All in all, I'm super happy with my Scribe! Just my opinion of course.

[@blackened247]

Owned a Scribe for a short while and decided to return it and got a refurbished Oasis instead. It's so much more comfortable for long reading sessions and I can hold (and turn pages) with one hand!

[@christopherdaley5617]

I love my Kindle Scribe. I have really bad astigmatism, which makes it impossible for me to read on an iPad at night. My eyes begin to water, and I cry like a waterfall. Especially if the room is somewhat darkened so as to not disturb my wife while she is sleeping. I use the notes all the time. I use it for reminders on books to check out. Next books in the series. To read lists in various genres. Admittedly I am a list guy. I also write notes for various stories I am writing. I do wish I could write directly on the page and hope they fix that down the road.

[@mikesbookreviews]

This makes sense.

[@egamache]

Yeah, I still love my Paperwhite, but I can see where the buttons on the Oasis would be cool. But, to your point, there is absolutely nothing wrong with my Paperwhite and it still runs great so it’s really hard to part with the cash for some buttons. iPad and Paperwhite, I think I’m done for awhile. Great review as always.

[@markb3534]

Thanks for this review Mike! Not writing on the page directly is a show stopper for me. That information is very helpful.

[@mikesbookreviews]

It's such a disappointment.

[@lyss2434]

Your original kindle video is how I found your channel! Years later I’ve read first law, lots of Stephen king, and am halfway through red rising! I bought a kindle oasis because of you also. What’s that case you have now for your oasis? I need it!

[@alynam82]

You took another bullet for your audience yet again 😄 I am joking but I'm also glad you reviewed this, because I realize that Scribe just isn't for me. I'm a simple guy, and Paperwhite remains my go-to e-reader.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Really tough to beat it.

[@currangill430]

You should get an Oasis if you need an upgrade

[@Jeff-yg6er]

Been waiting for this video. Thank you Mike! Will be keeping my Oasis until further notice

[@cortneybowman7297]

I did purchase the scribe, it is not my "go to" ereader but i love having it for work notes and then reading my book during lunch. I still prefer my oasis for lounging and reading, but when i do have to go into the office my scribe comes with me.

[@elaineirving77]

I’m still using my 6th Gen Paperwhite and it’s just about hanging in there. The battery is starting to need charging more often and it does some random reboots occasionally but I still love it ❤. I’ll probably replace it with another Paperwhite for the same reasons as your wife. I love I can tuck it in my bag and take it anywhere.

[@mikesbookreviews]

It's tough to beat when it comes to mobility.

[@krzysamm7095]

I have the scribe and the paper white. Due to a neurological condition I can not read for more than 15 minutes or so on a computer screen so the kindle works wonderful for me and was recommended to me by my neurologist. I prefer the scribe as I can change the font to a size that works with or with out my glasses, I can make notes, it can be flipped into landscape and two columns or just keep it on one column and I can read my manga on it with ease. I tend to use the paper white more when I am traveling and need to save space or just want to read. I do miss the turn page keys but will wait to see if the update the oasis or change another model for that. An oasis e color tan would be the best of both worlds.

[@MimiWhimsy]

I'm toying with getting a Scribe to more easily take notes about a book as I'm reading it (love big fantasy, have Swiss cheese memory), and...I'm still undecided. I think I'll at least take that wonderful advice and wait for a Prime day and see if that tips me over the edge. Thanks for the review!

[@taccora]

I love my Paperwhite. It's bigger than the basic Kindle, but still fits is 99% of my handbags. I'm interested in the Oasis, but I need to check the dimensions and compare it against the handbags I normally use.

[@mediabunny4016]

I love my Kindle Paperwhite! No plans to change, but l admit l was kinda curious about what the Scribe could do. Thanks for the review and l think I'll be sticking with my Paperwhite till they come out with a Kindle Colour!

[@Jeanette_Medina]

My Kindle is so old that it still has the keyboard. 😅 My husband gifted it to me while we were dating and we have been married for almost 11 years. It still works, I use it all the time (there was a time a was in a long reading slump and didn't use it at all. But I've been using it constantly for two or three years now) I love it, I read mostly ebooks through my library, or do audiobooks on my phone. We don't buy a lot of physical books. I'll upgrade when mine doesn't work anymore. It has sentimental value to me. 😊

[@mikesbookreviews]

They're almost indestructible.

[@deadslugs]

Hahah finally Mike! Thanks! Oasis girl here thanks to your vid!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@samanthawinchester1059]

I have a paperwhite and the scribe. I use the paperwhite to read but i use the scribe to journal and do my story writing . I love both

[@doghairandbooks]

I was really hoping they would release an Oasis 2.0 this year with better charging features. Here’s to hoping we get that soon!

[@mikesbookreviews]

I gotta believe an upgrade is coming.

[@Olphas]

when I was looking at a new Kindle last spring, to retire my 2012 Paperwhite, I decided against the Scribe quickly. I don't think I would use its features. The Oasis was tempting, but in the end I got the newest Paperwhite and I am very happy with it. The old one was .. slow and the models these days don't have that lag from early generations anymore. That is a huge boost in getting a good reading experience.

[@M-J]

I love my Scribe and my Scribe Tribe! 🙌🏻 I annotate, make lists, BookTube video notes, video ideas, etc. I love that my handwritten notes can be accessed from any Kindle App. I just started getting into creating writable PDF’s and write-on books have started dropping since the last software update - mostly puzzle books and journals - it’s only a matter of time until we can write on the actual text. The premium pen through the bundle is worth it. The case is junk. The edging of it frays over time. I picked up a cheap plastic origami shell case and LOVE IT so much more. Kindle books and Amazon…is it ours? Well, I see it as a long term loan that will be gone if the Amazon servers die. LOL. Fair review Mile! I wish it had buttons too! Cheers! ☕️ MJ

[@sclyon]

I purchased the simply to have a really big kindle. For that reason alone, i absolutely love it. Once i got used to the weight of course.

[@fishyjoe6470]

I like the 6" screen size readers because they fit in my cargo pants pocket and don't weigh too much. I've been using the barnes and noble "nook" e-ink readers since they came out - have thought about trying a kobo or kindle but haven't done it yet.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I started with a nook way back when.

[@Drigo924]

I use the notebook on my Scribe daily. I bought it mainly as a digital notebook, it just happened to be a kindle too. I was looking at other digital notebooks at the time and realized that the Scribe had released some months before. I already used kindle so it seemed like a win/win and for me it was. I still occasionally use my Oasis but the bigger screen on the Scribe is very nice. The white does seem whiter on the Oasis, and the buttons are nice. I also don’t use a case, I got an envelope style tablet bag to put this in. It’s so much nicer. I paid for the 64 gig version, do not do that lol

[@krmiller3927]

Why not the 64? On the current sale with a trade in, I see it’ll be about $16 difference?

[@rexincognito4638]

Hi Mike, just wanted to let you know that if you use the “send to kindle” feature on pdfs, that you can annotate directly on the pdf itself. I haven’t tried it myself as I decided to get a Boox device instead of the scribe but that’s what my friend told me.

[@petemazzie4089]

Thanks for the review. I love my Paperwhite, but I do use the Kindle app on my tablet for reading because of the extra storage available through the micro SD card. It's good for my comics and some of my Non-fiction books that have large file sizes.

[@AndreDeSimone-dy1cz]

It might be a dramatic take, but I think my Kindle Oasis is my favorite thing that I own. I read 90% digitally and it's just perfection for it

[@richeleortiz5181]

I love my Oasis and I love my scribe. Since getting the Scribe I don't baby my Oasis as much and actually use it more. I use my Oasis when I'm in bed at night so if I fall asleep reading I don't worry if it fall out of my hand. But...I do love the scribe. I like the magnetic cover because I like to use it without the cover when I'm using it for reading. I absolutely love the feel of it without the cover. I do alot of Bible study and Journaling and this thing is perfect for that. Now I basicly just use my Oasis for in bed and on the go reading. All in all, if I had to choose I think I would go with the scribe. Its a joy to read on and the notebooks and extra features are a win.

[@ECA-14]

Grateful for this review! I loved the idea of annotating my books but it sounds like it’s not that much different than what I can do on my current kindle.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anna_rn]

I appreciate the heads up. I was under the same impression, but yeah. Digital copyright is a little tricky and anything on Kindle unlimited can actually be taken down. I’m glad I didn’t spend the money. I like to take notes on my books but I’m also OCD about keeping my books clean and neat. Sometimes I have to get 2 copies of a book just so I can take notes.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Whole reason I still buy my video games on physical only.

[@asfaloth12]

Thanks for the review! I will definitely pass on the Scribe. Right now, I used the Kindle app on my phone and IPad, but I am so tempted to try the Kindle (either Paperwhite or Oasis).

[@Sarpamus]

thanks. very good review

[@charmainemoore2145]

I use a Fire tablet. The size is perfect for me. It saved my life when I had cataracts.

[@mikesbookreviews]

My kids used one before the got iPads.

[@sandy23stories40]

I have the kindle paperwhite and my old kindle I still use it. That kindle seems like an IPad great review Mike. I love using my kindles.

[@DV-ty6yc]

I have a Paperwhite, does what I want for an e-reader. Paid $89 on sale a couple years ago. Use it everyday.

[@jsar5409]

The scribe and oasis are neat, but they're hard to justify with how good the Paperwhite is

[@nikhuckaby2242]

Thanks for this review. I had been wondering about the ability to annotate in the books as I read them. I currently own a paper white, love it but hate having to have a separate notebook to make notes and highlight quotes, write thoughts etc. Hopefully, Amazon will take this info and make future devices with your key points in mind.

[@bobgdn]

I own a Scribe and like it for reading in bed but I tend to use my paperwhite more. I pretty much agree with everything Mike says in this review.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Buyer's remorse, my good man?

[@Talking_Story]

I am using the app on my ipad. Wondering if I should step up. I just don't do alot of ebooks. If I do alot more on Net Galley in the future maybe.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Kindle is certainly better than an iPad just because it helps so much with eyestrain.

[@Talking_Story]

Yeah I feel the switch coming for me. @@mikesbookreviews

[@Edog1337]

Honestly, an ipad way better for reading textbooks and large format due to faster processing, smoother flipping, color, faster highlighting and notetaking. Also perfect for reading manga and comics. Regular kindle better for reading novels. Just like you said, this thing does not have a use case. And I’m a guy who has owned 3 different kindles.

[@matteorosafio4566]

I've got the Kindle Voyage, old old old kindle, just as good with the paperwhite from what I know and has 'buttons' on the sides to flick the pages and can fit in one hand:). The Kindle Voyage 2 is something I would defo get once released.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I keep hoping they’ll make an updated version.

[@rickv2629]

You just saved me a lot of money. Thank you kindly.

[@PsyKotyK]

Hey Mike, you ever read the thief of always ? Reading it now for Halloween read . It's pretty good.

[@SteamyPMcGee]

I like the general direction of the Scribe but i will not be buying it until we have the abiility to import custom templates/pages to use as notebook pages. I make a lot of worksheets for planners and language learning exercises and being able to add a variety of pages is essential for that. Boox has this ability down, as does samsung notes. But I'm hopeful it will come to the scribe as my reading is very much in the kindle ecosystem. Kindle unlimited is the best resource for graded readers.

[@cypherf0x]

Love my Oasis, but using the scribe more as it saves me from carrying a notebook as well. As an engineer I'm always making sketches and the scribe checks two boxes.

[@jenniferm.2142]

Just wanted to say that as far as I know, the Oasis absolutely has the ability to save notes in it. Obviously not with a stylus, but there should be a text box that pops up when you hold down on something you’ve highlighted. I do it all the time on my Paperwhite. It even syncs with Goodreads when you connect your Amazon account so is a good way to save notes from a Kindle library book. (Sorry if this is a repeat. I think it deleted my first comment).

[@graham1735]

Yes, that makes me think the “sticky notes” are a bit of a con… I’ve been reading reviews but as far as I can see it’s no different from making a note on my Oasis except that you can do it in your handwriting instead. I can type notes too on my IPad Kindle app. Can someone tell me if I’ve got this wrong? Size of text and the ability to write are pluses though but I think the sticky notes idea has been mis-sold.

[@c.as.1524]

I have the 6" one but I´m aiming for the Paperwhite Signature Edition as the very best Kindle.

[@mosselyn5081]

I upgraded my 2014 Kindle paperwhite last Christmas, and ultimately ended up just going for the lowest model Kindle for $100. I don't need the note-taking ability, and I didn't like the larger size and heavier weight of the newer paperwhites. I'm very satisfied. Still fits nicely in my hand, battery life is longer. Its page refresh feels slower and the wakeup is slower, but not enough to matter. Don't bother to pay for ad free - there are no meaningful ads, anyway, unless you're offended by the book plugs on the sleep screen.

[@StuffRead]

I just want a Paperwhite with a bigger screen and MOST of all: bluetooth support for a small remote so you don't have to move your hand to flip the pages. You may think that sounds extremely lazy, and it is ;-) But I use my Kindle while laying down all the time without holding it.

[@kimmysander2447]

I have both the paperwhite and this. I use the scribe as my note taking, studying, and reading device and love it. But if I was Just a reader, 100% paperwhite.

[@stuartshrigley-wightman4563]

Are there going to be anymore updates for the scribe?

[@kevinmogg6379]

Like you, my eyes are not great and having more on screen to see more at a glance is important to me. I'm using this a lot more then the Oasis. Well I do wish we could write directly on a Kindle book the sticky notes are still useful to me for language study. In my primary use for the pain is to mark up PDFs which I use for my coursework I actually use it as a second digital device in class. I do my primary note taking in OneNote on my Surface Pro but I use the Scribe to keep a reference work or supporting text open to refer to and to make minor notes on that. So for me it is a game-changer and much appreciated even though I agree it would be nice to have color someday and I would like the option of writing directly on a book. But I had done my research and that was not my expectation

[@ecstaticbrick]

I also use Kindle because it's what I'm used to. If the next Oasis is not a significant upgrade, I might give a Kobo a try myself.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I think that's fair. I just wonder with them having 4 models on the market if they feel like a 5th is needed.

[@skywalker80316]

Thanks for the review, Mike! I will stick with my Paperwhite. I think I would mostly end up using it for reading and the other features would go unused.

[@TheTimkunedo]

I wonder if Amazon has any plans to discontinue the Oasis. Anyone heard anything about that?

[@EC_Vegas]

I’ve been on the fence about getting an e-reader. I like my physical books. However it seems it could be more convenient to have one from time to time. IDK!!

[@ChrisJohnson-pr9jq]

Same, I've been considering, and think the paperwhite looks like a great starting point.

[@locolima279]

Cool vid. Never had the urge to write in my books. I'll stick with the Paperwhite.

[@Newlotusdarma]

On prime day this year i picked upa kindle oasis 32gb ad free and 3g ltd love it

[@paulolima6407]

Mike, don't be the weirdo reading in line! 😂😂😂 I'll never forget that story from that Kindle review video. People's hypocrisy can be unbearable, your comment was spot on!

[@ericw4377]

I bought one in August. I wish the case didn't fold from the top, would rather it fold from the side like other kindles, plus the case is really pricey. I, too, want to be able to write in the margins of books. Hopefully, this is something that can be addressed in the future via a software update. Another complaint of mine is that I wish you could just go straight from a book to the notebook or vice versa. Instead, you need to tap at the top, then go to the main menu, then go to "Library" or "Notebooks." That switchover could be more seamless. Overall, though, I do love it. I enjoy landscape mode reading--the narrower reading columns equals faster reading times. It's also the only notebook that I use now. I don't use paper notebooks anymore. Separately, I gave the Rocket notebook a try, but that is a total disaster.

[@ChristopherStern]

What is the link to the oasis cover that you use?

[@booknikYT]

I got the Paperwhite at work and the scribe at home. Love the scribe but I'd like to get an Oasis to keep by the bed. The Scribe is a bit too big for bedtime.

[@Ulmo90]

Not interested in e-books and e-readers, I preferer to read a physical book or listen to audio, but here to support, thanks for a great review

[@mikesbookreviews]

No worries!

[@kyrilson71]

What case is that you have for the Oasis?

[@terencedavis8434]

I got the Scribe on release day and was using is as my primary reader for about a few months, but I have switched back to my Oasis due to some of the software changes that have been made I.e. page numbers being removed from side loaded books etc… I know those sort of things seem petty but I like to be able to see how many pages are in the eBook etc… and only having the location is annoying. I was never really interested in the ability to write on the books, or take notes, as I don’t do that normally when reading and I’ve had an Apple pen for my iPad Pro that I almost never use for years

[@epiphoney]

I've been playing with Thorium in Windows and loading fancy epub3 books. It's pretty cool.

[@CharlieJohnson963]

Try the Kobo Libra Colour

[@LordNubcak3]

Is kindle the only way to go for e-readers? No third parties?

[@-ThatGuyVal-]

Thanks for this. I’m probably going to pass on the scribe and update my paperwhite to the oasis if anything.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Probably the best plan of action.

[@TheCrazyCanuck420]

Posting this here in case someone gets some use out of this. I use the kindle app on android and today attempted to purchase a different audible version of Fellowship of the Ring (Andy Serkis). The new purchase was downloaded but there was now way for me to switch back to my older one (Rob Inglis). I think both audible copies were simulatenously downloaded but only the newer Andy Serkis version was available and after I got my refund and redownloaded my older Rob Inglis version was immediately available. Moral of the story: don't attempt to use seperate versions of an audible book and expect the kindle app to switch between them. Maybe some day they'll make that work since with their immersive reading tracking you should be able to move back and forth between narrators on the fly. Posted here since Mike's kindle videos are some of the only I watch when it comes to kindle 😂 PS I agree, stick bottons on everything Amazon...

[@brndn-t1r]

if the scribe were to be in color, i wonder how comics/graphic novels would look compared to an ipad… those and cookbooks are mostly what i use my ipad for.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Yeah that could be a fun comparison

[@stephensmith8474]

Wish I could search comments, but what case is that you have for your Oasis?

[@mikesbookreviews]

amzn.to/3Q9pABL

[@ianbrandt7984]

i am using Kobo Clara E2 in daly life so i should go for a similar KIndle

[@SweetSour96]

Mike, did you read any manga on the Scribe? I was wondering what your thoughts on that might be.

[@sharenbeveridge3220]

Just have my old Kindle, it works fine, fits in my purse and i have no need to upgrade.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Right on.

[@Juanpa_SC]

Such an excellent Kindle Oasis review! No, really, I'm thinking on upgrading my Paperwhite to an Oasis😂

[@mikesbookreviews]

You should!

[@krmiller3927]

@@mikesbookreviewsdo you think another model will be dropping anytime soon since the current oasis is quite old by technology standards??

You actually CAN write on the PDF files. I use a lot of technical books that I get on PDF format, and I can doodle on them without a problem. That limitation is only for the kindle books.

[@PageTurnersbooktube523]

would you consider doing a give away for that kindle, unless you plan on returning it, which I wouldn't blame you with that price tag.

[@shauna.934]

When the scribe was announced I was interested long enough to read an article about it. 😂 Decided quickly it wasn’t for me. I have an oasis and a paperwhite that I alternate between using.

[@mikesbookreviews]

This is the Way.

[@sclyon]

What's the Black Friday special going on right now the 16 GB scribe is sitting at $239

[@texaspipeman8973]

I’d rather lose my phone than lose my paperwhite.

[@Gh0st662]

What case is that on your oasis?

[@mikesbookreviews]

Right here. It's awesome. amzn.to/3Q9pABL

[@lauralulu4444]

I think I'll stick to my ipad for now and just get a paper-like screen protector for it. I'll wait and see if they eventually add the ability to write on the margins. I'm sticking to my Kindle keyboard still lol (Can't afford a new one currently)

[@praetorxyn]

I read on my tablet, but I wear glasses that protect my eyes from blue light. I also use Calibre to organize and manage my books, and read in MapleRead, because the Kindle app’s reading experience sucks.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Calibre is so clutch.

[@praetorxyn]

@@mikesbookreviews Yeah. I bought a cheap Kindle and signed in, so I can use Download and Transfer via USB to download my Kindle books, and I use the DeDRM Tools plugin to import them into a Calibre Docker container I run so I can access the server anywhere to download my books. It takes effort, but reading in MapleRead is just better for me.

[@NamasteBbooktube]

That screen size tho 😮

[@kristidoyle9263]

I've always used a generation of a nook and never had any problems (actually love it). Curious why a person would choose a Kindle over the nook. Anyone, let me know your thoughts. Thanks!

[@MatthewLikesToRead]

It’s great for reading manga.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I can certainly see that.

[@TheArtfulBrittani]

The fact that it doesn't let you draw/doodle on everything is what makes it not worth it to me. I feel like because I'm both an artist and a reader I kept seeing ads for this one that made it look like this cool "draw on your books" device and it seems based on your feedback it's not as versatile as adverrtised. I will stick with my cute lil kindle paperwhite. Also, I know some viewers were getting on you about this review so thanks for getting it out to us! If you ever need tabletop camera tips I have some. :)

[@mikesbookreviews]

Right? Feels like a huge misdirection in marketing.

[@craigsouthern4793]

That case for the scribe is shocking!!!!!!

[@h.a.6060]

I have the Scribe and I love using it more when I sideload the PDFs because I can write on the page. With Kindle books and ePubs that is not possible. However, the reading is really nice as it resembles the size of a hardcover book, which means you get to see the page fully.

[@nubbinthemonkey]

Boox devices are superior for notetaking and they have color models out now. The problem is it costs double what the Scribe does atm

[@michaelkibble740]

They will put out the