Kindle Scribe Review | 4 Months Later
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- I've had Amazon's Kindle Scribe for 4 months now, and I think it's high time I review it. I'll talk about my main use cases for it, how it fits in to my work-life as a marketer and into my reading life as a Booktuber, and whether you should buy the Kindle Scribe for yourself. I also discuss the standard 2022 Kindle and the Kindle Oasis in comparison.
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Lovely review! And I love a good ramble...such a natural feel to the video. :o) I am on the fence about getting a Kindle Scribe, and this helps! Thank you!
Hope you like it! I don't feel like this will work as the only kindle in most people's lives, but combined with an older basic, small and cheap model it is perfect for me.
I have two kindle, basic and scribe. On scribe I have my work book for study and insight and all my notes about my customers (I'm coach and counsellor). On other I put my love for thriller and adventure book. Kindle scribe for me is the best because make everything I need. I don't use iPad or tablet because in this moment my mindset is "less is more"
Absolutely agree - I do have a Samsung tablet but it's purely for video and comics.
Awesome review! I have watched a bunch of reviews before buying my scribe and just watched yours a week into ownership. No one else mentioned that you can view the notes on the kindle app of your phone, thank you for the tip!!!
Glad I could help! I use this constantly at work.
Already had a Paperwhite and got the Scribe solely for the larger screen size (I don't use it for writing). It makes a huge difference: more text on screen, can make the text larger without losing too many words. It greatly enriches reading at home for me. I would sometimes read on the kindle app on my 12" ipad, but didn't like the effect of the LCD backlight on my eyes. With kindle, there's no concern for eye strain from backlight/artificial light.
Yeah it's definitely the premium reading at home experience. One thing I've found is that I can read so much quicker by increasing the font size too, very useful.
I got it a couple of weeks ago at a big discount on Amazon and I must say that I'm using it every day, it's really a very useful tool for reading and writing. I can't understand the many criticisms that I read very often, this is nothing more than an ebook reader and a digital notebook, it does exactly what it is designed for, and it does it very well!
I think a lot of people are expecting too much, due to the price! I love it and I use it most days.
Ive had my Kindle Scribe about a week now and - WOW. I had a Kindle years ago and the improvements of the displays is really fantastic. Being able to go out in the SUN and read on this is the closest thing to reading on paper. No LCD can come close to the natural paper look of it. Taking notes is a dream I use it for engineering notes for laser engraving (stats and so forth), but its almost got me wanting to start a journal with how natural it feels. I only wish the web browser was better and that we could export entire note book in PDF. And yes it is expensive for what it is. Now that battery life - WOW! Go weeks before needing a charge makes it perfect for long trips.
Yeah I love mine, I've said to a few people here I use it every day - if not for reading then for note-taking at work. I love being able to screenshot a page of notes in the Kindle app to share with a colleague.
The writing experience on the Kindle Scribe has gotten so much better with software updates. It now includes pencil and fountain pen options, and it does support tilt and different pressure sensitivity. It's still not the most capable e-ink writer on the market, but it's been significantly improved since launch!
I love it for notes - and it's perfect to take a few notes or draw a quick design wireframe and then email to everyone in the meeting. Unrivalled for that.
So what IS the most capable e-ink writer?
@@CamsCampbellReads this is the only one I've tried! Matt's Fantasy Book Reviews loves the Kobo one though
I came to the comment section to ask about the holder and page turning mechanism you use but I can see you already answer it, thanks. One thing I would mention is that I do believe it is pressure sensitive. If you change your pen to pencil, then you can do shading and such. Try it and let me know, I could be wrong or misunderstood what you said.
I have had my Scribe for almost 4 weeks now and use it almost exclusively for taking notes at work. Many of my colleagues went with the Remarkable 2 and it is a great device. However, I felt better buying the Scribe as it does allow me to read my library as well if I want.
Yeah I think Kindle + notebook makes this the best device, I also got it for like half the price of a Remarkable in the Black Friday sales! I have to say I haven't really tried the pencil tool stuff, as I have a nice sketchpad and also a Samsung tablet that's great to draw on. Thanks for the suggestion to try it though!
Love the natural conversational style and the comments are very helpful. Looking forward to your review of all kindles. Random question - is that a Samsung Pro 5 watch?
Thank you! Yes it is, I wanted a smartwatch that could have the battery to last me for a half, full or ultra marathon and I have an android phone so this is really the only good option.
@@SamHarrison2099 Thanks Sam. Relevant in several ways. I have an S21 Ultra on which I've started using an S pen for notes, which has got me into thinking of a bigger device for writing/drawing, so interested in your thoughts also on the Samsung Tab which you mentioned (I'll check your other videos) but also looking at updating my Active 2 watch. Also use an early Kindle e-reader but with no back light, hence the Scribe ticks a couple of boxes.
I haven't done a review for my Samsung tablet, I have the Tab S7 which is fine for what I use it for - essentially watching content, reading comics and web novels and the occasional puzzle game. Android tablets in general can't really match the iPad for capability, but all my tech is Samsung and it's a lot more convenient for me to have a Samsung tablet in that ecosystem. I'll probably upgrade next year as my S7 feels a bit slow at the moment.
I love kindle scribe, it is very useful, there’s a lot of things I can work with. ✍🏻
It really is!
I am considering getting this. I need something that I can draw diagram style notes / pseudo code- that is boxes, triangles, and arrows. So nothing that requires any kind of pressure or shading. I’ve tried using a tablet but the smooth screen on the tablet really bothers me. So having that paper texture is something I am looking for. Also I already have a ton of kindle books so that is a plus!
I think you'll like the Scribe for that, but I'd make sure to buy direct from Amazon so you can return it if you don't!
Hello. Thank you for the review. Just one question- are you able to write on pdfs that you import via the computer? I print to pdf on my computer and transfer those articles to my kindle or tablet via a cable. But from what I've seen online, Scribe only let's you write on pdfs received via email to your Scribe and not those documents transferred via usb/c connection. I'd be interested to know what your experience is. 😃 Thanks again.
Also, apparently, pdfs emailed to the Scribe lose a lot of their formatting, such as links etc. Has that been fixed, do you know? Thank you!
Unfortunately I don't use either function! But there might be somebody in the comments who knows and can help.
Thanks for this. Also interested in checking out your book reviews! I need a device to review docs I receive by email, mark them up with comments, and sometimes sign at the bottom, to give approvals. Would you say this suits that purpose? I would also be interested in the ebook experience since I’m already in the Amazon ecosystem. Would love to read magazines at “full size.” Still take notes every day but mostly with iPad Pro 11 and Goodnotes. How would this compare to that?
I prefer the note-taking experience here, it feels more like pen and paper. I mark up PDFs a lot with mine and then share with coworkers so I think your use case should work!
Good review. How good is the handwriting to text conversion If I may ask?
Sorry to say I've never tried it!
thank you for the video. how and what do you use for the clicker?
I use this one: amzn.eu/d/01oc9VIj
There's others now on Amazon UK that are cheaper, but I don't know how well they work. This one I can confirm works great!
Great review.
Thanks!
Would love to know what tripod you’re using with the Kindle Scribe. My biggest concern is it may be too heavy for long reading sessions so would love to know what tripod you’re using. Thanks!
I use this one: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BZ4KQ19H?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
The Scribe is very light, not a bother at all when reading, I've put it in a tabletop phone stand too. This tripod is designed for tablets that weigh a lot more so It's totally secure in there.
@@SamHarrison2099 perfect, thank you!
Just received mine today. I was actually surprised how large it is. Just did a little test writing and literally said out loud "this is nice".
I'll need to learn how to push notes to my S24+.
I'm disabled now and often have to write down notes a doctor's office or quick notes for appointments, and pulling out my Tab S9 is a bit much, so hope this helps.
My Oasis is sitting on the side a little jealous 😂
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
You can access your notes in the Kindle app on your phone - I then take screenshots of those if I want to share them.
@@SamHarrison2099 Thank you.
got kindle scribe and the paperwhite signature edition. i write a lot on the scribe and the other has been a great reader
I've not tried the new Paperwhite yet, I had one of the first ones then upgraded to Voyager and then to Oasis so it's been about a decade since I used one. I have been planning on picking up one purely to review/compare it for you guys though.
Nice choice of book cover!
Thanks! I've always thought it was worth it to get the ads removed to show off what I'm reading.
Two questions if I may please: 1/ Can the light on the Scribe be turned off completely? Meaning if you move the brightness slider all the way to the left is it really totally dark in a dark room (some kindles were still using some level of light even when it was supposed to be off) 2/ Do I see it correctly that you own the basic pen only? Are you missing any of the premium pen features?
Yes you can completely turn off the backlight, just tested it! I would use the eraser function if I had the premium pen, but I'm not paying what Amazon want for it. Pricing is silly high.
@@SamHarrison2099 Great, thanks a lot! And as for the pen - agree 100%. Same as the higher storage models, flash space costs nothing these days and the difference they charge here... but we know this from Apple too, right? Ridiculous. For the price difference between the 16GB and 32GB Scribe models I am able to buy a quality 512GB microSD card. That's why these devices never have a card slot...
theres no need to purchase the premium pen except if you want it magnetically attached to the side of your kindle. The Scribe uses EMR technology for the pen so any EMR pen will work with it, meaning you can buy a nice pen with an eraser and use it with your scribe. I personally use the mars jumbo Staedler and the Wacom one stylus.
@@ola0915 that's good to know! I actually very rarely use the magnetic attachment for my pen so I might pick one up!
wish more people would give the kobo line a try. i just can't get wanting to buy an ereader that can't natively read an epub. but judging by what apple has been doing for decades people are willing to accept and support just about anything that restricts how they use their property. just seems like such an obvious admission to our inevitable technocratic dystopia we are hurtling into
I've had no issues with epubs on my Kindles, I've had a few emailed to me as review copies for this channel and had no issues emailing them over and reading them.
The problem with having an eReader not from Amazon is all the self-published fantasy I love is Kindle exclusive. Amazon has the industry over a barrel, readers and authors both.
If they made a Scribe Mini, one that’s the same size as, say, the Kobo Sage, I would buy in a heartbeat! Would literally be perfect in terms of portability, writing, and long reading sessions without your hand getting tired. I’m getting tired of waiting though, so I’m considering biting the bullet and just buying this version. *Sigh*
I have to say when I am doing a binge reading session I am setting the Scribe up on a tripod and using a remote.
It's a lot lighter than a hardback book, but I think if you're reading for a few hours you don't wanna be holding any Kindle let alone the largest one they make.
One the other hand, for writing I wouldn't want a smaller device at all. I use this every day for taking notes, to-do lists and sketching designs and if it was smaller it wouldn't fit my needs at all.
I would recommend the Lake of Dragons series by E. Michael Mettille, which is available on Kindle Unlimited. It's a great series!
Thanks I'll add them to the TBR!
Do this Kindles have the same laggy software experience as the Paperwhite Kindle, or is it better when you read?
I don't notice much lag tbh, it's a pretty smooth experience. I've got a 2021 Paperwhite, a 2022 Basic and the Scribe and would say they all feel roughly the same. Maybe the scribe is a half seconds quicker? I'm doing a comparison video in a month or two when I've had more time with the Paperwhite so stay tuned!
 Would you recommend remarkable 2? I only want it for reading and making simple highlights while reading.
@@valentinomc you can do that on basically any eReader, so I'd say find the cheapest with the screen size you want. Bearing in mind second hand and Amazon day deals etc I've found the Scribe to be the cheapest - but I'm also pretty locked in with Kindle due to indie releases not really getting to other stores.
@@SamHarrison2099 Thanks you for the advice. 👍🏻
The remarkable 2 is glass. He must have had a gen one.
Aha that sounds good
do u recommend that for books readers?
Absolutely, it's not the most convenient for taking on a train or something but if you're gonna sit down all night and binge read there's no better Kindle.
@ thanks, what's the best portable kindle in train or in buses that you recommend?
@@malekmusleh8385 I've not tried the new Paperwhite - but honestly I do love the basic Kindle. It's really small and portable and light. I can hold it while stood on a train for an entire 45 trip without issue. The Paperwhite is a little bigger though, so might be better if you're going to use it at home and on the move.
@@SamHarrison2099 could you please give me the name of brand and version
Legendary Philip Chase
Not just legendary, but a very lovely man - I'm working with him on SPFBO stuff this summer and he's been so nice.
What model of clicker do you use?
I use this one: amzn.to/494t4xP
It works like a charm and holds battery for weeks on end. Highly recommend.
In my opinion:
The biggest pros : Long battery life in comparison to other brands (Kindle Paperwhite is the best)
The biggest cons: Inability to annotate on azw3 or epub books. Only can annotate on pdf files. The reason of amazon is to keep clean the book screen 👎👎👎
So I am not happy with my Kindle Scribe unless writing on the screen be feasible by a firmware update
You can write directly on the books with a Kobo Elipsa 2, currently I'm in too deep with Amazon's store and the Kindle Unlimited stuff for Indie books to switch though.
No one mentions how this device , along with other brands of devices, are not HIPAA compliant and do not adhere to privacy standards followed by counselors, medical professionals, etc.
For me, I didn't mention that because I didn't know about it. I'm not in any of those professions so I wouldn't look that info up.
Damn. This sounds like a great device. But I just looked at the price. Yikes! Maybe once my channel starts making some revenue.
Keep an eye out for renewed ones on Amazon during their sales, I paid £225 for mine and I think that's decent.
There's a page turn remote?
It's made by a 3rd party, and it's £25 in the UK - pricey for an accessory but I thought it was worth it in the end: amzn.to/4bcAws2
Thanks Sam.@@SamHarrison2099
a man admitting on camera to buying things with intention of reviewing and returning is such a wild thing to witness
This is how basically every tech CZcamsr does it until they get to a level where they get sent stuff by the companies. Unfortunately Jeff Bezos isn't a subscriber, but I am working on it.