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10.2" 16GB Kindle Scribe E-Reader w/ Basic Pen

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Amazon has 10.2" Kindle Scribe E-Reader on sale for 15% Off. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member TinyB1792 for finding this deal.

Available models:Details:
  • 10.2" 300 ppi glare-free Paperwhite display
  • Take notes within millions of books all brought to life on a large, high-resolution display.
  • Read and write longer – A single charge via USB-C powers months of reading and weeks of writing, and the Basic Pen never needs to be charged.
  • The Premium Pen adds a dedicated eraser and a shortcut button.

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Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • This is the lowest price the Kindle Scribe has ever been.
    • You may also save an additional 20% with an eligible trade-in, see the product page for details.
  • About this Product:
    • This is rated 4 out of 5 stars based on over 1500 ratings at Amazon.
  • About this Store:
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.

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Amazon has 10.2" Kindle Scribe E-Reader on sale for 15% Off. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member TinyB1792 for finding this deal.

Available models:Details:
  • 10.2" 300 ppi glare-free Paperwhite display
  • Take notes within millions of books all brought to life on a large, high-resolution display.
  • Read and write longer – A single charge via USB-C powers months of reading and weeks of writing, and the Basic Pen never needs to be charged.
  • The Premium Pen adds a dedicated eraser and a shortcut button.

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • This is the lowest price the Kindle Scribe has ever been.
    • You may also save an additional 20% with an eligible trade-in, see the product page for details.
  • About this Product:
    • This is rated 4 out of 5 stars based on over 1500 ratings at Amazon.
  • About this Store:
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.

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BigBG
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Beware the Scribe launched with half-assed software. Management really wanted to get it out before the holidays to get sales. It ended up getting some mixed and negative reviews as a result.

It's a really awesome device and it should get new great features in the future, but make sure it does what you want now, be willing to wait, or maybe wait until the software is a little better.

I'm no fan of Amazon, but I hope they put Boox out of business.
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srikvp
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64GB Premium Pen Essentials bundle is cheaper than the individual version deal. $325 without trade-in. $260 with trade-in.

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kulchecj
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Long time Remarkable user and recent Scribe user best advice I can give:

Basic Pen:
The year is 1999, you are taking a test on a scantron paper with an HB2 pencil. You got stressed and clawed off the eraser. You can't make corrections like you had planned to when you flip it over and the metal ring that held the eraser rips through that paper.

Don't be basic.
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Mar 24, 2023 4:14 PM
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fargofollowerMar 24, 2023 4:14 PM
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Good deal, thanks for posting.
Mar 24, 2023 5:25 PM
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SplendidCheetah1132Mar 24, 2023 5:25 PM
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How long do we think this will last just started a trade in today.
Mar 24, 2023 6:22 PM
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srikvpMar 24, 2023 6:22 PM
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64GB Premium Pen Essentials bundle is cheaper than the individual version deal. $325 without trade-in. $260 with trade-in.

https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/t/16535344
Last edited by srikvp March 24, 2023 at 02:17 PM.
Mar 24, 2023 10:58 PM
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dreamsINdigitalMar 24, 2023 10:58 PM
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Quote from SplendidCheetah1132 View quoted comment :
How long do we think this will last just started a trade in today.
The sale is for National Reading Month, so presumably until the end of this month.
Mar 25, 2023 12:47 AM
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BigBGMar 25, 2023 12:47 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

Beware the Scribe launched with half-assed software. Management really wanted to get it out before the holidays to get sales. It ended up getting some mixed and negative reviews as a result.

It's a really awesome device and it should get new great features in the future, but make sure it does what you want now, be willing to wait, or maybe wait until the software is a little better.

I'm no fan of Amazon, but I hope they put Boox out of business.
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Mar 25, 2023 3:49 PM
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big-tMar 25, 2023 3:49 PM
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Quote from srikvp View quoted comment :
64GB Premium Pen Essentials bundle is cheaper than the individual version deal. $325 without trade-in. $260 with trade-in.

https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/t/16535344
Yeah, this is the deal to get really. My wife has been wanting one but didn't want to pay the high cost. A trade in of an old Fire Stick for 20% off really sweetened the deal.

I tell you guys, this black Friday I'm probably going to pick up a couple fire sticks just to keep around for 20% off offers.
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Mar 25, 2023 3:54 PM
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srikvpMar 25, 2023 3:54 PM
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Quote from big-t View quoted comment :
Yeah, this is the deal to get really. My wife has been wanting one but didn't want to pay the high cost. A trade in of an old Fire Stick for 20% off really sweetened the deal.

I tell you guys, this black Friday I'm probably going to pick up a couple fire sticks just to keep around for 20% off offers.
I bought a Kindle Paperwhite from woot when I saw an offer on Scribe the last time for just that purpose. This deal made it even sweeter.

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Mar 25, 2023 3:56 PM
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timbertdiMar 25, 2023 3:56 PM
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Quote from BigBG View quoted comment :
Beware the Scribe launched with half-assed software. Management really wanted to get it out before the holidays to get sales. It ended up getting some mixed and negative reviews as a result.

It's a really awesome device and it should get new great features in the future, but make sure it does what you want now, be willing to wait, or maybe wait until the software is a little better.

I'm no fan of Amazon, but I hope they put Boox out of business.
Why the Boox hate? I have Note Air 2, I use it everyday and it's become indispensable. If they ever come out with a color screen I would upgrade instantly. That's my only gripe about these e-ink note takers, I write my notations in bunch of different colors, some times I'll write a whole page only to realize at the end it's in red. Definitely the best thing I wasted money in 2022. ​
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Mar 25, 2023 4:17 PM
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srikvpMar 25, 2023 4:17 PM
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Quote from timbertdi View quoted comment :
Why the Boox hate? I have Note Air 2, I use it everyday and it's become indispensable. If they ever come out with a color screen I would upgrade instantly. That's my only gripe about these e-ink note takers, I write my notations in bunch of different colors, some times I'll write a whole page only to realize at the end it's in red. Definitely the best thing I wasted money in 2022. ​
I have an older Boox note pro. Boox has its ups and downs, just like every other ereader. They are usually costlier than the competition, but they have more features as well. My gripe with them is that their device release cycle seems to be similar to Chinese phones: they have a short support cycle and hence they get outdated fast. Kindle scribe can be a better alternative to people who just want a bigger ereader + notebook.

Color e-ink screens are not yet a viable alternative to AMOLEDs or LCDs. Maybe the gallery 3 will be better (it has 300 ppi), but it has higher latency than the current color eink screens (which only has 100 ppi in color).
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Mar 25, 2023 4:21 PM
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kulchecjMar 25, 2023 4:21 PM
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Long time Remarkable user and recent Scribe user best advice I can give:

Basic Pen:
The year is 1999, you are taking a test on a scantron paper with an HB2 pencil. You got stressed and clawed off the eraser. You can't make corrections like you had planned to when you flip it over and the metal ring that held the eraser rips through that paper.

Don't be basic.
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Mar 25, 2023 6:55 PM
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mikespeMar 25, 2023 6:55 PM
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Quote from big-t View quoted comment :
Yeah, this is the deal to get really. My wife has been wanting one but didn't want to pay the high cost. A trade in of an old Fire Stick for 20% off really sweetened the deal.

I tell you guys, this black Friday I'm probably going to pick up a couple fire sticks just to keep around for 20% off offers.
Downside is not payment plan option on the combo deal...
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Mar 25, 2023 8:18 PM
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cpmcnamaraMar 25, 2023 8:18 PM
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Quote from BigBG View quoted comment :
Beware the Scribe launched with half-assed software. Management really wanted to get it out before the holidays to get sales. It ended up getting some mixed and negative reviews as a result.

It's a really awesome device and it should get new great features in the future, but make sure it does what you want now, be willing to wait, or maybe wait until the software is a little better.

I'm no fan of Amazon, but I hope they put Boox out of business.
I like it for what it is, but it's just overpriced for the features it offers. I actually think the reading and writing experience are stellar, but it even lacks some basics like good note organization. I feel like they could have launched without all of the integration bells and whistles, but there was still one more iteration of software improvement needed to make it somewhat successful. It's a big kindle with basic notetaking in its current form, which doesn't justify a 3x premium over the basic kindle. If they launched for sub $200 it wouldn't suffer any of the negative feedback.
Mar 25, 2023 8:33 PM
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simpleprasannaMar 25, 2023 8:33 PM
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Quote from big-t View quoted comment :
Yeah, this is the deal to get really. My wife has been wanting one but didn't want to pay the high cost. A trade in of an old Fire Stick for 20% off really sweetened the deal.

I tell you guys, this black Friday I'm probably going to pick up a couple fire sticks just to keep around for 20% off offers.
How did you trade in a fire stick for this. I only see options to trade in kindles ?
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Mar 25, 2023 10:00 PM
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pmperry
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Mar 25, 2023 10:00 PM
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You will regret not getting the smart pen as the basic pen is a pain to have to go tap the tool bar to erase or highlight things. I returned the basic for the higher end last time this was on sale and that was the only reason I did it.

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pmperry
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Mar 25, 2023 10:01 PM
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Quote from BigBG View quoted comment :
Beware the Scribe launched with half-assed software. Management really wanted to get it out before the holidays to get sales. It ended up getting some mixed and negative reviews as a result.

It's a really awesome device and it should get new great features in the future, but make sure it does what you want now, be willing to wait, or maybe wait until the software is a little better.

I'm no fan of Amazon, but I hope they put Boox out of business.
They've already gotten some updates and the device truly does work well.

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