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  • A single charge via USB-C powers months of reading and weeks of writing
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  • Premium Pen adds a dedicated eraser and a shortcut button
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Lots of comparisons online and on YouTube, but if I had to summarize: Kindle Scribe has great hardware but the software has some catching up to do. Remarkable 2 tech is a bit older, but software is robust and well supported.

Kindle Scribe is perfect primarily for readers of Kindle ebooks that also want to be able to write on the tablet.

Remarkable is a writing focused device with some basic e-reading functionality.

For what I needed, I ended up going with the Remarkable 2. So far I love it. It's part of my daily workflow and I don't think it's just a fad device that will end up collecting dust on a shelf.
I will tell of my situation to help those that might be looking to use it for the same reason. I've used an iPad with a paper screen protector with the GoodNotes app, a Scribe with premium pen and an Boox note air 3 color, which I had high hopes for since it's colored and I'm an Android user. I use it strictly for note taking. If there are added features like ebook or something, cool, but not the main purpose of the device.

So, I desired something that can take my handwriting and quickly convert it to text. Hands down, the iPad with GoodNotes is far superior than the Kindle or Boox. The iPad will not only convert in real time, which does an outstanding job at understanding chicken scratch, it puts the text neatly on the lines in order, even when I don't write on the line. The other 2 devices, you have to write everything you want, then use a tool to select what you want converted and then it spends some time and converts it. But it leaves it exactly where you wrote. This is such a tedious process and looks nowhere as clean, just completely disorganized. Not even the remarkable 2 and Supernote have this power. It's literally limited to iPad with GoodNotes app.

The second was highlights, which are incredibly important for note taking. I really wanted to like it, but gray-scale just doesn't work for highlights. The Boox, which I had super high hopes for since it was in color, there is no function to highlight your notes. People confuse the marker as a highlighter.

Finally, the writing. Imo of the 3, the Kindle felt the least like writing on paper. The Boox came in second. The iPad with the paper screen protector felt the most like writing on paper. The only issue is it eats up your pencil tip after probably 2 weeks of heavy note taking each day. And I'm saying hours upon hours a day. I'm using an older iPad, so I'm not too sure what pens actually work. So, it's not easy finding cheap pen tips on AliExpress or Temu. Though I see plenty for newer gen iPads. The nibs for the Kindle and Boox are on there, but much research show the nibs last a super, super long time. Probably why they don't feel as good. They're more of a super smooth pen feel, but writing on something not paper, the iPad a pen or pencil feel like writing on paper. So if you're in the same situation, I recommend an iPad with a paper screen protector with the GoodNotes app. The GoodNotes app is on Samsung tablets, but the AI handwriting to text is only on iPad. Starting at $350, the iPad isn't much more than this. And it looks like the previous gen is $250.

This is all starting from an iPad. I wanted something that didn't have entertainment apps to steer me away from doing my work, so I tried the E-ink tablets. But to this day, I still haven't used the iPad for anything else, other than the GoodNotes app. I haven't been tempted to open something else once. That's what my smartphone is for. So if you don't need what I need, for the price on sale, a scribe isn't bad. The Onyx is a nice option especially being able to side load some android apps, but the color portion needs work. Found issues with the screen not great at refreshing. Possibly in another gen or 2 it'll be great.
Amazon Prime Day is coming soon. Wondering if the price will drop further?

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sixstringsrich
05-09-2024 at 01:14 PM.
05-09-2024 at 01:14 PM.
Quote from DanK6122 :
For anyone considering, I purchased a Kobo Libra 2, a Boox Tab Mini C, a Supernote Nomad (A6x2) and the Kindle Scribe and tried them all in quick succession.

The Kindle Scribe had a fantastic feel to it, and the native Kindle reading experience IMO is still top notch. Writing was good, worlds better than writing on an iPad, but not as good or natural as the Supernote. That being said, I did enjoy it for what it offered - but definitely get the premium pen if possible. Having a dedicated eraser on the backside of the pen was intuitive and, despite technically being worse than a pen w/ a button, I found I liked it more. The Scribe was heavy - I hated holding it in bed while reading, and while it was fine to hold while sitting it still wasn't comfortable like other Kindles. Size wise it was also just slightly too big IMO to take with me - and at that point, there are other products that do the job a bit better. My hope is that Amazon will make an ~8 inch Scribe, update some software as they did after first releasing, and find a good middle ground product. However, it was lightning fast (for an eink device) - fastest I'd used. Even after returning it, I still consider repurchasing, so i'd say all in all if you're looking for your kindle to have a Notebook function and don't mind the weight, get it.

The Kobo Libra 2 reading experience was fine, but I found despite the touted synergy with Libby/Overdrive I couldn't actually get it to retain a setup for long, and the build quality felt pretty bad. Also can't use a stylus. That was a quick return for me.

The Boox Tab Mini C showed me how much I'm looking forward to color eink - I actually found reading comics in muted colors a fun experience. It's like living in an old movie - obviously the aficionados are in fits, but still, it was novel in a good way. It actually was a pretty powerful device, it ran the android version of the Kindle app well, and some basic games, but all in all it was a pretty uneven experience.

The Supernote Nomad was a fantastic writing feel, but I felt it really lacked in the reading department. Its version of Kindle ran slowly and ruined the product for me - despite having a lot of writing and productivity tools, I sold it off. It also had a bad tendency to move around the desk which drove me nuts. Integration with a bluetooth keyboard was possible (and what I was looking for - an all in one device) but the delay wasn't great.

And, for fun, anyone looking for a dedicated writing device (distraction free) look for a product called the Alphasmart Neo 2 - it's an old educational typing tool. It's basically a keyboard, tiny little screen to write a few lines on, and some ports to plug it into your computer, but goddamn it's the best writing-only tool I've used

Curious if you've tried Remarkable also in your comparative analysis and how it stacks up, or if not, why it's not on your radar. I have a remarkable today (very happy with it) and want to get a 2nd Writer for other parts of the house - want to get best in class for 2024.
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05-10-2024 at 09:35 AM.
05-10-2024 at 09:35 AM.
Quote from porky :
What is the use case for this device? Wouldn't a $249 (on sale) iPad be better? Or for reading only, a $79 Kindle paperwhite?

Depends how much you value your long term eye health if you are an avid reader. But the note taking functionality is great for basic note taking
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05-10-2024 at 03:42 PM.
05-10-2024 at 03:42 PM.
Quote from sxw88 :
Anyone use this to read in bed? Is it too heavy to hold one handed lay flat in bed? I read in bed every night with my Oasis. It doesn't feel uncomfortable even after an hour. The larger screen is enticing.

I read with it every night. Prop on a pillow or a stomach. I did buy one of the page turner devices and it makes for a great setup. I do have the kindle scribe case so it makes it convenient for holding like a legal pad where the pages flip over the top. I like
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BlueHorn616
05-12-2024 at 03:18 AM.
05-12-2024 at 03:18 AM.
I have a 32 MB Scribe; I use it everyday for work; it's writing capability is excellent along with the backlighting. I used to have legal pads and notes everywhere; now everything is on my Scrube in organized folders. This was also cheaper than other alternatives that didn't have the Kindle library… if you're on the fence this is well worth the price.
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05-12-2024 at 04:51 AM.
05-12-2024 at 04:51 AM.
can this run apk from googpe play store that allow me to read pgn chess book
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christianz
05-12-2024 at 06:40 AM.
05-12-2024 at 06:40 AM.
Quote from kennyminot :
I just received mine in the mail. Here's my reactions:
  • It is a pain to get PDFs onto the device. That being said, it's kind of worth it -- almost every device I own has a stylus, and I would say that Scribe has the best writing experience. It feels almost like writing on a paper surface.
  • People are right that it would be a little more useful at 8". That being said, it's not too heavy to serve as a reading device, and I'm finding that I like the screen over my Paperwhite.
  • No cloud reader to view your notebooks is kind of annoying, although you can access it easily on your phone with the Kindle app.
Overall, I really like it. I'm going to keep it without question.
I was using paperwhite a couple of years ago. But it cannot handle pdf files well and most of the charts are unreadable. Maybe Amazon update their software?
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05-12-2024 at 06:43 AM.
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Can you elaborate on this? I was going to buy it specifically to read PDFs.
I have a paper while and was using it a couple of year ago. When I used it for pdf with charts, list, and figures, it did not work properly and most of the pdf were unreadable. Maybe Amazon update their software? Can you share your experience after you get your Scribe?
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Optimizerrr
05-12-2024 at 12:36 PM.
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KINDLE2024 code did not work for me. Do you have to be a prime member?
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05-12-2024 at 01:43 PM.
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Quote from kozgur :
KINDLE2024 code did not work for me. Do you have to be a prime member?
I'm a Prime member + Using Prime Credit Card and KINDLE2024 did not work for me either.
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05-12-2024 at 01:48 PM.
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PDF annotations are the primary reason why I chose a bigger sized reader. Please note that it's not avaialble for all PDFs. If you get a PDF from getAbstract or most of the books I have, I am not able to annotate. Some of the PDF gives and option to add a comment.

Few other PDF books are giving full annotations options.

Any suggestions on this behaviour? How can I use annotatinos for all PDFs?
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05-12-2024 at 01:51 PM.
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Quote from kennyminot :
I just received mine in the mail. Here's my reactions:
  • It is a pain to get PDFs onto the device. That being said, it's kind of worth it -- almost every device I own has a stylus, and I would say that Scribe has the best writing experience. It feels almost like writing on a paper surface.
  • People are right that it would be a little more useful at 8". That being said, it's not too heavy to serve as a reading device, and I'm finding that I like the screen over my Paperwhite.
  • No cloud reader to view your notebooks is kind of annoying, although you can access it easily on your phone with the Kindle app.
Overall, I really like it. I'm going to keep it without question.
You can simply drag and drop PDF into your account using below link.

https://www.amazon.com/sendtokindle
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05-12-2024 at 01:56 PM.
05-12-2024 at 01:56 PM.
Quote from gdilan :
While I loved the remarkable 2 it had a few deal breakers for me, mainly because I wanted the Backlight and Kindle store and a few other nitpicks

The Screen on the scribe is by far the best and on top of that the hand writing simply looks like your a pro BUT the Notes application is extremely sub par from functionality compared to others (But the price of the scribe is lower) I think what killed it for me with the Scribe is very poor integration to see your notes online...

I ended up getting the Onyx Boox Air 2 Plus which solves everything I wanted but it's not without fault

Search youtube there are tons of comparisons

While I don't disagree with what you said. However, the biggest issue which is seeing notes online is simply a backend update and not a hardware one. If enough people get the device and complain about it I see it becoming available eventually.
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05-12-2024 at 04:03 PM.
05-12-2024 at 04:03 PM.
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I'm a Prime member + Using Prime Credit Card and KINDLE2024 did not work for me either.

Thanks for letting me know
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05-12-2024 at 09:10 PM.
05-12-2024 at 09:10 PM.
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How does this compare to Remarkable 2 (if at all - I'm not familiar)?

Better hardware but vastly worse software. Had them both, the scribe broke and I didn't feel the urge to replace it yet.
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05-13-2024 at 08:29 AM.
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One cool thing is that I noticed my Amazon cloudcams, which were discontinued and replaced by blink minis by Amazon, are showing up as possible trade-in devices at $5 a pop. I have 7 cloudcams.
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