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

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Mike takes the new Kindle Scribe for a spin and discusses the good, bad, and if it is worth upgrading over the Paperwhite and Oasis.
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0:00 Introduction
1:19 Background & Specs
2:32 What I Liked
6:35 What I Didn't Like
11:00 Should You Buy It/Upgrade?
15:42 Final Thoughts
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@TheSmellworthyReport
@TheSmellworthyReport 9 ай бұрын
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
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Yeah it makes sense in that regard.
@DarkoDame
@DarkoDame 9 ай бұрын
Same here! The two columns when reading in landscape mode was a game changer for me.
@keithhealing1115
@keithhealing1115 9 ай бұрын
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
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
100 percent.
@samm8190
@samm8190 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review Mike! I appreciate it when you talk about products that readers would enjoy!
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@SUFOsSUFOs
@SUFOsSUFOs 8 ай бұрын
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!
@nancyd9993
@nancyd9993 9 ай бұрын
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.
@Jeff-yg6er
@Jeff-yg6er 9 ай бұрын
Been waiting for this video. Thank you Mike! Will be keeping my Oasis until further notice
@ptannous27
@ptannous27 9 ай бұрын
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
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@markb3534
@markb3534 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for this review Mike! Not writing on the page directly is a show stopper for me. That information is very helpful.
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
It's such a disappointment.
@bethgrace85
@bethgrace85 9 ай бұрын
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
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Right on.
@tucalicuban
@tucalicuban 7 ай бұрын
Same here, my oasis works for me and I won’t upgrade till the wheels fall off!
@Brutus0o
@Brutus0o 6 ай бұрын
Why don't you upgrade it?
@dinocollins720
@dinocollins720 9 ай бұрын
Fantastic video yet again! Thank you!
@nikhuckaby2242
@nikhuckaby2242 9 ай бұрын
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.
@M-J
@M-J 9 ай бұрын
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
@drumroady1
@drumroady1 9 ай бұрын
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.
@ChancyC
@ChancyC 9 ай бұрын
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
@tucalicuban 7 ай бұрын
Same, I’ll keep holding on to my mighty oasis 😊
@fleetadmiralmatteo4123
@fleetadmiralmatteo4123 9 ай бұрын
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
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Probably a smart plan.
@blackened247
@blackened247 9 ай бұрын
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!
@lyss2434
@lyss2434 9 ай бұрын
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!
@christopherdaley5617
@christopherdaley5617 9 ай бұрын
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
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
This makes sense.
@petemazzie4089
@petemazzie4089 9 ай бұрын
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.
@egamache
@egamache 9 ай бұрын
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.
@mediabunny4016
@mediabunny4016 9 ай бұрын
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!
@ECA-14
@ECA-14 9 ай бұрын
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
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@MimiWhimsy
@MimiWhimsy 6 ай бұрын
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!
@alynam82
@alynam82 9 ай бұрын
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
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Really tough to beat it.
@currangill430
@currangill430 9 ай бұрын
You should get an Oasis if you need an upgrade
@krzysamm7095
@krzysamm7095 9 ай бұрын
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.
@asfaloth12
@asfaloth12 8 ай бұрын
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).
@cortneybowman7297
@cortneybowman7297 9 ай бұрын
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.
@Sarpamus
@Sarpamus 5 ай бұрын
thanks. very good review
@sandy23stories40
@sandy23stories40 9 ай бұрын
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.
@SteamyPMcGee
@SteamyPMcGee 9 ай бұрын
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.
@taccora
@taccora 9 ай бұрын
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.
@elaineirving77
@elaineirving77 9 ай бұрын
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
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
It's tough to beat when it comes to mobility.
@Yoslizzle
@Yoslizzle 8 ай бұрын
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.
@skywalker80316
@skywalker80316 9 ай бұрын
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.
@anna_rn
@anna_rn 9 ай бұрын
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
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Whole reason I still buy my video games on physical only.
@rickv2629
@rickv2629 8 ай бұрын
You just saved me a lot of money. Thank you kindly.
@Edog1337
@Edog1337 9 ай бұрын
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.
@rexincognito4638
@rexincognito4638 8 ай бұрын
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.
@richeleortiz5181
@richeleortiz5181 9 ай бұрын
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.
@fishyjoe6470
@fishyjoe6470 9 ай бұрын
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
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
I started with a nook way back when.
@samanthawinchester1059
@samanthawinchester1059 9 ай бұрын
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
@deadslugs
@deadslugs 9 ай бұрын
Hahah finally Mike! Thanks! Oasis girl here thanks to your vid!
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Jeanette_Medina
@Jeanette_Medina 9 ай бұрын
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
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
They're almost indestructible.
@doghairandbooks
@doghairandbooks 9 ай бұрын
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
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
I gotta believe an upgrade is coming.
@Olphas
@Olphas 9 ай бұрын
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.
@AndreDeSimone-dy1cz
@AndreDeSimone-dy1cz 9 ай бұрын
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
@c.as.1524
@c.as.1524 9 ай бұрын
I have the 6" one but I´m aiming for the Paperwhite Signature Edition as the very best Kindle.
@StuffRead
@StuffRead 9 ай бұрын
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.
@locolima279
@locolima279 9 ай бұрын
Cool vid. Never had the urge to write in my books. I'll stick with the Paperwhite.
@Drigo924
@Drigo924 9 ай бұрын
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
@krmiller3927 8 ай бұрын
Why not the 64? On the current sale with a trade in, I see it’ll be about $16 difference?
@terencedavis8434
@terencedavis8434 9 ай бұрын
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
@matteorosafio4566
@matteorosafio4566 9 ай бұрын
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
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
I keep hoping they’ll make an updated version.
@cypherf0x
@cypherf0x 8 ай бұрын
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.
@charmainemoore2145
@charmainemoore2145 9 ай бұрын
I use a Fire tablet. The size is perfect for me. It saved my life when I had cataracts.
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
My kids used one before the got iPads.
@ericw4377
@ericw4377 9 ай бұрын
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.
@Mikupigeon
@Mikupigeon 9 ай бұрын
If you want a large size kindle reader, it's a good choice at discount price. If you want more PDF supports, better note taking app, more flexibilities etc, maybe Boox is a better choice. It's a bit more expensive though.
@mosselyn5081
@mosselyn5081 9 ай бұрын
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.
@bobgdn
@bobgdn 9 ай бұрын
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
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Buyer's remorse, my good man?
@DV-ty6yc
@DV-ty6yc 9 ай бұрын
I have a Paperwhite, does what I want for an e-reader. Paid $89 on sale a couple years ago. Use it everyday.
@jsar5409
@jsar5409 7 ай бұрын
The scribe and oasis are neat, but they're hard to justify with how good the Paperwhite is
@kevinmogg6379
@kevinmogg6379 8 ай бұрын
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
@lauralulu4444
@lauralulu4444 9 ай бұрын
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)
@PsyKotyK
@PsyKotyK 9 ай бұрын
Hey Mike, you ever read the thief of always ? Reading it now for Halloween read . It's pretty good.
@Ulmo90
@Ulmo90 9 ай бұрын
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
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
No worries!
@epiphoney
@epiphoney 9 ай бұрын
I've been playing with Thorium in Windows and loading fancy epub3 books. It's pretty cool.
@kimmysander2447
@kimmysander2447 9 ай бұрын
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.
@booknikYT
@booknikYT 9 ай бұрын
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.
@-ThatGuyVal-
@-ThatGuyVal- 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. I’m probably going to pass on the scribe and update my paperwhite to the oasis if anything.
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Probably the best plan of action.
@TheCrazyCanuck420
@TheCrazyCanuck420 4 ай бұрын
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...
@EC_Vegas
@EC_Vegas 9 ай бұрын
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
@ChrisJohnson-pr9jq 9 ай бұрын
Same, I've been considering, and think the paperwhite looks like a great starting point.
@jenniferm.2142
@jenniferm.2142 9 ай бұрын
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
@graham1735 8 ай бұрын
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.
@kristidoyle9263
@kristidoyle9263 9 ай бұрын
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!
@Newlotusdharma
@Newlotusdharma 8 ай бұрын
On prime day this year i picked upa kindle oasis 32gb ad free and 3g ltd love it
@TheTimkunedo
@TheTimkunedo 8 ай бұрын
I wonder if Amazon has any plans to discontinue the Oasis. Anyone heard anything about that?
@stuartshrigley-wightman4563
@stuartshrigley-wightman4563 9 ай бұрын
Are there going to be anymore updates for the scribe?
@ecstaticbrick
@ecstaticbrick 9 ай бұрын
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
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
I think that's fair. I just wonder with them having 4 models on the market if they feel like a 5th is needed.
@ChristopherStern
@ChristopherStern 9 ай бұрын
What is the link to the oasis cover that you use?
@kyrilson71
@kyrilson71 9 ай бұрын
What case is that you have for the Oasis?
@Talking_Story
@Talking_Story 9 ай бұрын
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
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Kindle is certainly better than an iPad just because it helps so much with eyestrain.
@Talking_Story
@Talking_Story 9 ай бұрын
Yeah I feel the switch coming for me. @@mikesbookreviews
@Juanpa_SC
@Juanpa_SC 9 ай бұрын
Such an excellent Kindle Oasis review! No, really, I'm thinking on upgrading my Paperwhite to an Oasis😂
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
You should!
@krmiller3927
@krmiller3927 8 ай бұрын
@@mikesbookreviewsdo you think another model will be dropping anytime soon since the current oasis is quite old by technology standards??
@SweetSour96
@SweetSour96 9 ай бұрын
Mike, did you read any manga on the Scribe? I was wondering what your thoughts on that might be.
9 ай бұрын
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.
@shauna.934
@shauna.934 9 ай бұрын
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
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
This is the Way.
@harley69210
@harley69210 9 ай бұрын
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
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Yeah that could be a fun comparison
@ianbrandt7984
@ianbrandt7984 9 ай бұрын
i am using Kobo Clara E2 in daly life so i should go for a similar KIndle
@h.a.6060
@h.a.6060 9 ай бұрын
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.
@paulolima6407
@paulolima6407 8 ай бұрын
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!
@praetorxyn
@praetorxyn 9 ай бұрын
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
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Calibre is so clutch.
@praetorxyn
@praetorxyn 9 ай бұрын
@@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.
@LordNubcak3
@LordNubcak3 7 ай бұрын
Is kindle the only way to go for e-readers? No third parties?
@PageTurnersbooktube523
@PageTurnersbooktube523 9 ай бұрын
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.
@sharenbeveridge3220
@sharenbeveridge3220 9 ай бұрын
Just have my old Kindle, it works fine, fits in my purse and i have no need to upgrade.
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Right on.
@nubbinthemonkey
@nubbinthemonkey 8 ай бұрын
Boox devices are superior for notetaking and they have color models out now. The problem is it costs double what the Scribe does atm
@stephensmith8474
@stephensmith8474 9 ай бұрын
Wish I could search comments, but what case is that you have for your Oasis?
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
amzn.to/3Q9pABL
@NamasteBbooktube
@NamasteBbooktube 9 ай бұрын
That screen size tho 😮
@Yoslizzle
@Yoslizzle 8 ай бұрын
What's the Black Friday special going on right now the 16 GB scribe is sitting at $239
@CharlieJohnson963
@CharlieJohnson963 3 ай бұрын
Try the Kobo Libra Colour
@michaelkibble740
@michaelkibble740 9 ай бұрын
They will put out the
@artem8193
@artem8193 Ай бұрын
If you get the kobo equivalent of this you can literally scribble on pages without adding some “note”! Yack!
@Gh0st662
@Gh0st662 9 ай бұрын
What case is that on your oasis?
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Right here. It's awesome. amzn.to/3Q9pABL
@johngudonis2015
@johngudonis2015 9 ай бұрын
The only issue for me with the Scribe is that it’s not water proof. I love to take mine to work to read during lunch but living in Florida that could be dangerous for a device that’s isn’t water proof. I use my paper white for work.
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Yeah, that's weird after they made the Oasis waterproof.
@MatthewLikesToRead
@MatthewLikesToRead 9 ай бұрын
It’s great for reading manga.
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
I can certainly see that.
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