I got the scribe primarily because I wanted a larger screen. I love the idea of reading digitally on a book sized e-ink screen. So the scribe is near perfect from that standpoint. I do occasionally highlight and make notes in non-fiction books, but that’s still secondary to me. I also decided to keep my paper white as a “car kindle” that will travel with me, while the scribe is my at home reading device.
I use a remarkable 1 regularly. I find it great for pdfs and note taking, though recently, I've switched to taking my notes on 4x6 index cards and they are honestly easier for me to organize and go over again. I still use it for a lot of my reading and it is AMAZING for math. To be able to scroll down and scroll down and get more page is so much nicer than actual paper.
Very nice. I also use index cards, well actually closer to half index cards for notes. There's bits of paper stuck in all sorts of books around my house 😅
I use mine mainly for crosswords, word searches, and tracing pages (I got all this stuff on Etsy). I couldn't love it more. I also like writing in my diary, and reading books with larger text. It's the perfect Kindle for me. I also like the larger size for cookbooks. Nice review :)
I heavily considered getting a reMarkable 2 because of the better writing and import/export features, but ultimately, its lack of a light is what made me go with the Scribe instead. I'm legally blind, so for me, the light is a must and I'm sad the reMarkable doesn't have one. Hopefully the Scribe will do the trick. Also, the larger screen will be a plus for reading more comfortably on particularly bad vision days.
I feel the same way about digital "writing" feel vs the "analog" feel of the Scribe. I'm surprised how much I am enjoying journaling on my Scribe! I also have a tablet and yes the s-pen is awesome but I like you, get distracted!
I’m looking to buy it in the future as a replacement for my Kindle DX from 2010-2013 era. That device just lost support for 3g after all this time and I have been waiting for a much sharper text display and a larger kindle. Finally, Amazon has made a better version of the device with all the added lights and speed of the newer devices.
@@KeliFancher I do enjoy it. It’s been getting better and more useful as time goes on. I use it to write notes, journaling, and read books to my children. It’s better for their eyes since I enjoy kindle unlimited for all of the toddler books instead of using my iPad.
@@KeliFancher Haha, that’s a very positive way of thinking that! I have several Kindle of different generations, including the ancient DX. I still use my Kindle paper white for bedside reading, but only carry Supernote daily and for travels, since it pretty much has everything I need (well, no light, of course, but this is relatively easy to solve externally).
Here is the language from the refreshed Amazon scribe webpage that explicitly talks about future updates; they should have led with that!: “Coming Soon: Kindle Scribe provides regular, free software updates that include new features. 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.”
Good review! I think considering Amazon isn't a product company like Apple but more of a systems company. Interested in hearing your thoughts on Freeform app.
I'm really interested in the Boox Note Air 2 (not the name, which is terrible, but the device itself) because it seems almost like what the Kindle should've been. It's an e-reader/ e-ink tablet running android that seems to have much better note taking abilities than the Scribe but allows you to install the Kindle app so you can read all of your Kindle content. The only thing holding me back is the price - it's twice the price (give or take) of the Scribe, and that feels like a lot to spend on a device like this. If you ever pick one up I'd love to see a video with your thoughts on it.
One good thing about getting the Scribe this that I finally feel willing to try alternatives like the Boox Note Air2. Stick around in case I ever do, I’d definitely make a video on it if I pick one up.
It depends on what you mean by as well as. It can display a pdf, but small text is sometimes hard to read and there’s no easy/quick zooming in like on the iPad.
It depends on what you mean by as well as. It can display a pdf, but small text is sometimes hard to read and there’s no easy/quick zooming in like on the iPad.
Boox tab ultra is the best of all the above. As an android based eink device the owners is on you to not install the focus sucking apps. But use it for all the things you described to include kindle. I got one two weeks ago and wish it had been around for years. Absolutely love it
Is the Kindle Scribe for you? If so, what is your main use going to be?
I got the scribe primarily because I wanted a larger screen. I love the idea of reading digitally on a book sized e-ink screen. So the scribe is near perfect from that standpoint. I do occasionally highlight and make notes in non-fiction books, but that’s still secondary to me. I also decided to keep my paper white as a “car kindle” that will travel with me, while the scribe is my at home reading device.
@@maribethbousum4656 Nice!
@@maribethbousum4656 I agree that reading on the larger screen is really nice, it’s not enough to justify it for me at this point
@@KeliFancher totally understandable!
I use a remarkable 1 regularly. I find it great for pdfs and note taking, though recently, I've switched to taking my notes on 4x6 index cards and they are honestly easier for me to organize and go over again. I still use it for a lot of my reading and it is AMAZING for math. To be able to scroll down and scroll down and get more page is so much nicer than actual paper.
Very nice. I also use index cards, well actually closer to half index cards for notes. There's bits of paper stuck in all sorts of books around my house 😅
@@KeliFancher lol, page references on the cards themselves and a little box to store them in goes a long way
I use mine mainly for crosswords, word searches, and tracing pages (I got all this stuff on Etsy). I couldn't love it more. I also like writing in my diary, and reading books with larger text. It's the perfect Kindle for me. I also like the larger size for cookbooks. Nice review :)
Thanks for the watch Brambelle, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I love the idea of using it for cookbooks, I never thought of using digital cookbooks.
I heavily considered getting a reMarkable 2 because of the better writing and import/export features, but ultimately, its lack of a light is what made me go with the Scribe instead. I'm legally blind, so for me, the light is a must and I'm sad the reMarkable doesn't have one. Hopefully the Scribe will do the trick. Also, the larger screen will be a plus for reading more comfortably on particularly bad vision days.
That's a great point that I hadn't considered, the backlight on the Kindle Scribe is a really nice feature.
Better import and export? Are you joking? You’ve clearly never had one. It’s awful for that. Check the sub Reddit. That’s why everyone sells theirs
@@coolinmac and that shows how bad the scribe is
@@WolverineSticker the OS and UI of Boox are absolute trash.
I have rm2 and the lack of light is terrible kindle scribe fits my needs more…just need money now xD
I feel the same way about digital "writing" feel vs the "analog" feel of the Scribe. I'm surprised how much I am enjoying journaling on my Scribe! I also have a tablet and yes the s-pen is awesome but I like you, get distracted!
Glad to hear that I’m not alone in this, it feels weird trying to say that the Scribe feels less digital - but it does 🤷♂️
I’m looking to buy it in the future as a replacement for my Kindle DX from 2010-2013 era. That device just lost support for 3g after all this time and I have been waiting for a much sharper text display and a larger kindle.
Finally, Amazon has made a better version of the device with all the added lights and speed of the newer devices.
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100% correct, I hope you enjoy!
@@KeliFancher I do enjoy it. It’s been getting better and more useful as time goes on. I use it to write notes, journaling, and read books to my children. It’s better for their eyes since I enjoy kindle unlimited for all of the toddler books instead of using my iPad.
@@passionatetechnology8306 Oh, that's great! I haven't looked into digital children books - but I would totally rather use the Scribe than an iPad.
Well done review thanks
Thanks for the watch and comment!
I’ve been using Supernote A5x for more than a year now, and still like it and use it everyday. It is basically a notetaker with the Kindle app.
I like the sounds of that. One unexpected takeaway of trying the Scribe is that I finally feel willing to try non-Kindle alternatives.
@@KeliFancher Haha, that’s a very positive way of thinking that! I have several Kindle of different generations, including the ancient DX. I still use my Kindle paper white for bedside reading, but only carry Supernote daily and for travels, since it pretty much has everything I need (well, no light, of course, but this is relatively easy to solve externally).
Here is the language from the refreshed Amazon scribe webpage that explicitly talks about future updates; they should have led with that!:
“Coming Soon: Kindle Scribe provides regular, free software updates that include new features. 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.”
Hey! That’s really encouraging, hopefully they follow through with it.
Good review! I think considering Amazon isn't a product company like Apple but more of a systems company. Interested in hearing your thoughts on Freeform app.
Very good point (and thanks for the watch)! Stay tuned the Freeform video is coming this week.
I'm really interested in the Boox Note Air 2 (not the name, which is terrible, but the device itself) because it seems almost like what the Kindle should've been. It's an e-reader/ e-ink tablet running android that seems to have much better note taking abilities than the Scribe but allows you to install the Kindle app so you can read all of your Kindle content. The only thing holding me back is the price - it's twice the price (give or take) of the Scribe, and that feels like a lot to spend on a device like this. If you ever pick one up I'd love to see a video with your thoughts on it.
One good thing about getting the Scribe this that I finally feel willing to try alternatives like the Boox Note Air2. Stick around in case I ever do, I’d definitely make a video on it if I pick one up.
Thanks for the review. Is the Kindle Scribe able to display PDF file as well as the iPad?
It depends on what you mean by as well as. It can display a pdf, but small text is sometimes hard to read and there’s no easy/quick zooming in like on the iPad.
It depends on what you mean by as well as. It can display a pdf, but small text is sometimes hard to read and there’s no easy/quick zooming in like on the iPad.
Boox tab ultra is the best of all the above. As an android based eink device the owners is on you to not install the focus sucking apps. But use it for all the things you described to include kindle. I got one two weeks ago and wish it had been around for years. Absolutely love it
Oh, yeah, I think getting the Scribe had finally convinced me that it’s time to try alternatives.