Amazon Kindle Scribe (64GB) - Your notes, documents and books, all in one place. With built-in AI notebook summarization. Includes Premium Pen - Metallic Jade

I planned to purchase the Kindle Scribe and the ReMarkable, evaluate and return one. The Scribe, once you get the writing software working, has exceeded my expectations as a writing tablet. It is perfect, feels like writing on paper, and the pen choices are complete. I don’t draw, however. The scribe is the right size; any larger, and the weight might be a problem, but a bigger concern is that the software is not intuitive, and the connections between functions don’t flow. It is hard to figure out how to work the device. I fought to get the Scribe to be a writing device, and the marketing department obviously wrote the instruction manual: it describes what the Scribe can do, but little on how to get there.The device will convert handwriting to text, easily create a PDF, and send the file via email to print. The device does not have printer device drivers; it relies on the email function.Restart the device, and it is a traditional Kindle. After all these years, I have over a hundred Kindle books, and my only complaint is that Amazon loads the Kindle section with so many books to buy that it clutters the entire Kindle reading process. The software is not well-integrated between the writing and Kindle reading functions. I created a PDF and could add notes, but it was not easy to do, which brings me back to the Remarkable.After all these years and the wealth of Amazon, I believe the Scribe will be around, and they will eventually fix the klunky software and create a menu to access all the great features. I fear that ReMarkable might not last. I once spent three grand on a ‘high capacity’ Bernoulli Box, and a couple of years later, they were gone. The Amazon Kindle Scribe may be around for the long run.

It is my daily only note taker and more.I take a lot of notes in my work. I used to have several notebooks. Most of the time I keep losing them. I hesitate before getting this Kindle as I couldn't interact with a working model in stores. Then when it was on sale, I got this one. I don't regret it.It has the perfect size for portability, perfect screen brightness, good design and also a good reader.I like to upload pdf files to it and then work on them with the pen. Very useful in the lab or in meetings.It has a lot of nice features that keep amazing me. Also, it is an attention magnet.

I debated purchasing this for school and I’m so happy I did. I can annotate my textbooks by highlighting, underlining, making sticky notes, and writing alongside the text. The button on the pen is customizable and defaults to highlighting the text when pressed. The notebooks are easy to use, don’t have too many tools, and it feels like writing on paper. I use this now for my to do lists because it’s accessible from my kindle app on my phone if I forget what I wrote. Reading comics on here is great because it’s so large and easy to read. Reading books is even easier because you can customize the text size and font for your liking. The AI works well and can either refine handwritten notes into text or summarize handwritten notes if it’s a large amount of text. It only is able to take English, French, and Spanish written notes and place them into text. For math it’s somewhat accurate but complex equations get lost. There’s no speaker or microphone on it. The battery lasts a really long time and it arrives partially charged. The emerald color version of it is beautiful and I recommend it for someone wanting something different than gray. I highly recommend for avid readers and people who like to write things out!

Update: 2.11.25I was reviewing other professional opinions of the new Kindle Scribe and just happened to see that there was another update in Jan of this year. The update was to enhance the note taking feature, within a book, pdf, etc. My Scribe still had the 5.17.2 version and no matter how many times I tried to update, reboot - nothing. I had to go through the process of manually transferring the update to the hard drive of my Scribe? If you are not the least bit tech savvy, you will not be able to get this update of 5.17.3 - BIG mistake Amazon! I was able to paste the update into the Scribe's hard drive. This update was a HUGE in terms of note-taking features. It allows you to tap on the new icon within a book page and open up an entire area within the page to make notes as large as the page itself. Why, why did this not automatically update??? At this price point, this feature should just take place; not to mention that I really miss having a built-in speaker for all of my audio books - side note, why should I have to use a Bluetooth device or, worse, another device to listen to my audio books. On the fence with my new Scribe -I have been a part of the Amazon eco-system for years. That said, I traded up my Kindle White for the Scribe and have been using it for nearly 2 months. The jade color is beautiful, the matching pen is equally as wonderful.Good Points:1 - Screen size is just the right real estate for me. I love to read on it and adjust the front lighting to my preference.2 - As with all Kindle devices, you are integrated into their world; not that you could not side load apps however and unlike the fire tablets, there really is no need if, you have another device. I also own the Fire HD 10, newer version which is another decent tablet, but I digress - as an e-ink device - keep it distraction free.3 - 300 PPI, it is one of the best on the market. You could compare it with the Boox Go 10.3 which, does not have front lighting and, it does not have as has crisp a look when reading. 300 PPI is not standard on other devices which, makes for a big difference when compared to a 227 PPI screen.4 - Screen refresh is surprisingly fast and at times, intuitive without you having to gesture it to do so.5 - Writing on the tablet, it is a smooth feel, no latency on my device from what I have experienced thus far. The pen to tablet is nearly perfect if not for the extra layer in order to have front lighting. Each choice of pen and thickness is quite remarkable for being a simple note-taking option. You can make notes within certain Amazon books, not all but, when you do, the text will automatically adjust the page so that you can continue reading. The various note taking options are within the learning curve of using the device.6 - Drawing, I have doodled on the Scribe and without much complaint.7 - Battery life is fantastic!!Personal - Not so great points:1 - Having the front light has been a part of my e-ink and color tablets but, there is something to be said about that. Reading in bed with the light is a luxury since you do not have to fumble with overhead or clip-ons but, I will say that reading in the dark, as we get older, with the front lights isn't always the best option when no matter your adjustments, you can feel that "light" ghosting when you decide to shut your eyes for actual sleep time. the size of the Scribe, for some, is not comfortable for reading in bed but, with the original cover you get with the Scribe, it is actually fairly comfortable. I do plan on getting another device, no front light, and seeing how that matches up - using an external light, as another option.2 - Writing and drawing - While I have been taking notes, journaling and doodling, I find that I am experiencing writers' fatigue in my fingers. the pen, while premium doesn't feel as comfortable for extensive writing options. Also, I sometimes tap on the 2 buttons that you can use for different functions, it is a bit annoying. You are able to save each notebook into its own folder and, I have saved them as PDF and emailed my work to myself - easy enough. I just cannot recommend this for more than basic writing or drawing endeavors.3 - Pen - while this is premium and you have extra nibs, you can easily start wearing down the nibs and after a time, it costs more to but more. Ceramic pens should be an option, and you can buy or use other pens, but the concern would be, can it ruin the screen? If that happens well, there can go the screen - resale value will go down as would a trade in option.4 - Paper-like feel. Hmmm not really. I do not find that my writing experience has lent itself to this. There are other e-ink devices that can offer you this if, writing and drawing are a part of your everyday hobbies. Again, writing fatigue is what I experience.5 - Battery and motherboard are not upgradeable - to some, you may never think about this but, I do. If Amazon put itself in this market, it would be more competitive and making a stamp on green effect of our planet. Every time you think about trading in a Fire or Reader, you can get some dollars off, as I did with the Fire HD 10 but, you still have to pay the difference and let's face it - the fire tablets aren't the fastest operating systems to date. making devices upgradable warrants for not having to create another new tablet - Amazon, are you reading this?6 - Covers - making a horizontal cover as opposed to a vertical one isn't such a bad idea though the magnetic pen only attaches in a vertical way but, that's what pen loops are for.7 - Bring back speakers! Yes, you can listen on wireless - blue-tooth devices BUT there are times I don't want to pop buds into my ears if, I am in the comfort of my own home. YES, I can listen to my audible books on my Fire or Samsung A9+ but WHY? I want an all-in -one e-ink reader that offers me the choice. If not speakers than bring back the option to pop in wired headphones as a choice and I don't want to hear that if they do this, the tablet cannot remain as thin as it is, yes it can.Verdict -Do I think, even with the downside of the reader, that it is worth it? Yes, but not at the price point I paid. Will I keep it? For now, as I continue to research other options. Does this mean that you cannot get a mimicked experience reading Amazon books on other e-ink tablets, NO, you can but finding one I think that has a close match eco-system hasn't yet crossed my table. Yes, you can look into and use the RM2, Boox Go etc. but there are some drawbacks to both in terms of hardware and software as well customer service latency. Do your homework as you go through the pros/cons of each manufacturer. As with Amazon, none are perfect. I have not found that perfect marriage for any e-ink tablet for both reading and writing unless you want to go with color but there again, you are back to using "back-light" on those devices and, they are not distraction free. I submit to the fact that I may have to have several devices to suit my needs. In the end, it really is a personal choice and preference. the Scribe is a wonderful contender but not the only one on the market.Update 4.12.25:I have had to manually update, again! Why is this? I don't understand why Amazon doesn't do this automatically. For the cost of this item, I should not have to do this myself. Is it hard to do NO but why? I like my Kindle, I do but, I have been testing other brands - none of which I would keep until I receive a new one from Bigme and a newer one from Boox. Everyone talks about security issues with Boox, let's face it, everything that comes from other countries are going to be a little bit of a red flag then again, look at our country right now - Musk - what about this clown anyway - I may end of selling my Kindle IF I find something that can offer more - for now - I will enjoy the purchase but Amazon needs to step up and update their units.