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Is the Apple Pencil Pro worth the hype … and the price?
I finally bought myself an Apple Pencil Pro for my M4 iPad Pro. The question I try to help you answer in this unboxing and first impressions video is - Is it worth it?
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Let’s unbox this thing 00:00
I can’t resist shiny things! 00:17
Won’t work with older iPads 02:11
No spare nibs 02:53
Pairing the Pencil Pro 03:26
Give Pencil Pro a squeeze 04:10
In the shadow of the Pencil Pro 4:44
Writing with the Pencil Pro (and a Paperlike screen protector) 5:24
Pencil settings 6:37
Apple Pencil and Pencil Pro comparison 07:21
Barrel Roll feature and Procreate 08:14
Does it with with Final Cut Pro for iPad? 09:21
Final thoughts 09:50
Like and subscribe 10:40
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Let’s unbox this thing 00:00
I can’t resist shiny things! 00:17
Won’t work with older iPads 02:11
No spare nibs 02:53
Pairing the Pencil Pro 03:26
Give Pencil Pro a squeeze 04:10
In the shadow of the Pencil Pro 4:44
Writing with the Pencil Pro (and a Paperlike screen protector) 5:24
Pencil settings 6:37
Apple Pencil and Pencil Pro comparison 07:21
Barrel Roll feature and Procreate 08:14
Does it with with Final Cut Pro for iPad? 09:21
Final thoughts 09:50
Like and subscribe 10:40
(I’m not sponsored by @Paperlike … but if the company is watching - call me!)
#ApplePencil #iPad #iPadPro #TheSpark #Tech #MarkKelly #Technology
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Testing the CHEAPEST Digital Pencil for iPad
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This is a great guided tour. Can you drop the link to the ETSY Planner you had there. that tool is exactly why I'm looking at this device.
Thank you for the tips!!! Would I be able to find my screenshots on Kindle Unlimited reader somewhere?
On my desktop/ amazon site...
Thanks, waiting for an update that allows me to save my notebooks to another scribe or laptop to second scribe?
i didnt understand if all the features were only on your kindle scribe or what and if some had anything to do with the IPAD mentioned( i dont wanna buy an ipad to complimemt my scribe if you know what i mean)
Ugh I was hoping they finally made it possible to use it landscape with two pages side by side. That would get me but this won’t
That would be great!
@@mark_kelly I can’t see it ever happening though. They don’t even sell a premium Kindle anymore, and the Paperwhite is so slow that I will only use it to read straight through a book; search, notes, all that are just too painful to use. In the end I wind up reading most of my Kindle books on my iPad Mini or iPad Air (which *does* allow me to read a Kindle book with two side-by-side pages). If they ever did and if the device was fast enough for me to search and use Notes, I would buy one immediately though.
Thank you for showing this update.
🤩 You’re welcome!
Do you get pop up ads on the Scribe, suggesting your next read?
The lock screen is ad-free and can display the book cover of whatever I'm presently reading. Of course, it will suggest books when in the Home section.
iPhone did not release with Copy/Paste.
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I just got one as new for £300. So glad I got it. They are great!
Awesome! 🤩
I have a Kindle from 9 years ago and I'm now thinking of upgrading thanks for all the tips in your other videos :)
Happy to help!
Kindle Scribe has shape recognition?
Unfortunately, not yet! 🙁
You paid the same price for a refurbished three year old machine that people pay for a brand new 2024 iPad Air with double the memory in the US. I feel you were ripped off. iPad Mini is way overpriced now for what it is and how long it's been out.
This video was recorded before we knew for certain that a new iPad Air was to be released. As for your point about price as far as I can see the iPad Air (2024) starts at £550 and not £300 that I paid for the Mini. The Air is also 11 or 13 inches as opposed to the Mini’s 8.3 inches which is considerably smaller and I appreciate that compactness. The bottom line is the Mini still works wonderfully for me and my use case. Maybe I’ll change my tune when I see the next Mini iteration. Appreciate your comment.
Mark is it the Kindle Scribe that’s for sale on Amazon that you’re enthusiastic about to use for notetaking (sure, notes from reading, but also good to organize To Dos & thoughts/ideas/journaling? (The one for sale on Amazon for $339.99)? Or was it a different device? Signature?
Hey Laura! Yes it is the Kindle Scribe. I love it 🤩 amzn.to/3VMzvjm
I use my mini6 everyday and I love it.
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Hello, I want to ask an important question about kindle scribe; All of the devices I saw in a local shop in Istanbul had frame gaps. I couldn't buy a Kindle because dust and dirt could get in. Does your device have these gaps or can you recommend a case that can cover the gaps? Thank you.
I would possibly suggest that they weren’t genuine products. Kindle Scribes do not, and should not, have ANY frame gaps!
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It would be helpful if you mentioned (or better yet, type in your description area) what version you are referring to. I believe Amazon rolls out slowly at different times. Here it is July 5 in the Midwest of the USA and these updates aren’t appearing. 5.16.6.1 is my version and Amazon claims it’s up to date.
A great point! I’ll add it to the description shortly.
is there any difference between premium and regular pen?
This is what the Amazon website says about that exact question - Kindle Scribe works with either a Basic or Premium Pen. The Premium Pen has a dedicated eraser and a shortcut button, which can be assigned to seamlessly switch between the different pen brushes, and more.
Hmm mine is updated. I just got it, and this is not a feature I can use. It doesn't show up the same
Same with me. Says it is the latest version (5.16.6.1)
The software version I have (based in the UK) is 5.16.9
A slow rollout from Amazon?
@@mark_kelly in as much as I’ve seen others mention updates before and it was weeks before mine showed availability for updating? Not sure what’s behind that but thank you for software version.
it would be useful if it had a program that converts handwritten letters and numbers into computer letters and numbers. As some others have electronic papers
If I understand you correctly - you’re suggesting it would be helpful if the device could convert handwritten text into digital type? If so I’m happy to tell you that it can do this. Although it can’t do this on the Scribe it has to be emailed. www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=TxYYWu3ZLZPBSTgp9H#:~:text=Go%20to%20the%20Notebook%20tab,%5Bto%20your%20registered%20email%5D.
We need a very good desktop app for organizing the files and do screen sharing!
Agreed - that would be very helpful wouldn’t it?
Hey man! This is a super underrated review! I loved it :) As a student, I can't even imagine having the money to buy one, or even the iPad to go with it, but you just earned a sub :)
Thanks for watching and your kind words and sub - make sure to share the video 😎
same!
Thank you. 🤩
Great video! I didn't know my Scribe had updated. These are some Killer Features! so happy Amazon added them. Thanks for the video update!
Thanks for commenting and appreciate your kind words. Some great features!
Do your hand written notes (or written to text transcriptions) make it over to Readwise? How in general is the Scribe to Readwise functionality any benefits?
Great question Mathew! As far as I can see handwritten notes do not sync to Readwise. Readwise supports text-based highlights and notes from Kindle eBooks, not handwritten content. The Scribe to Readwise functionality benefits users primarily through the integration of eBook highlights and annotations. You can highlight text in your eBooks on the Kindle Scribe, and these highlights can sync to Readwise, where you can review, organise, and export them.
Hey ! Thanks for this nice video. Im a scribe fan and hesitating too with the note air 3c. The only problem for me seems to be the darkness of the screen. What do u think about that in you first days of use ? And could we have your first thoughts on this device ? Thanks ! 🎉
My thoughts are coming I promise! Some initial thoughts are that yes, it’s a little darker than the Scribe I think but it’s both a deal breaker. Ghosting even after a refresh is still noticeable. There are SO MANY options and menus within menus that it can feel overwhelming. The simplicity and closed garden nature of the Scribe can be seen as a strength by comparison. In saying that, If you want to customise your device settings to a minutia degree than you’ll LOVE IT!
I use mine to edit photos on my iPad Pro 11” M4 using Snapseed or Darkroom. It’s especially useful when out in a cafe where I have the iPad in the Magic Keyboard and on the table, to slide adjusters more easily… I also use it to fill out PDF’s with too. It’s expensive to be honest but it works for me… 🏴
Appreciate you taking time to comment. Sounds like the Pencil is an extremely useful tool for you 🤩
I was about to order one for my 11" iPad Pro purchased last year. I assumed the "old" Magic Keyboards are just out of stock at Apple as this one replaces it. Luckily I came across this video first before purchasing. Sad move from Apple. Expect an adapter to come to market to get it to work 😮
Glad to be a help in your decision making process - even if it’s not the result you would have liked!
The only reason I use the browser is for sneaking using discord while at summer camp
Sneaky! 😏
TY! 🐻🐾
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SO GLAD I've just seen your video! My kindle has been offline a few days and I missed this! This is something I've wished for
I’m so glad you watched it and left a comment! 🤩
Thanks for the video. These are really wonderful updates. Other than writing on books, I think another important one will be layer support for the people who rely on that. The kindle is far more constrained in its options and tools than something like the Boox Android eReaders, but I like it for its simplicity. To be fair, they probably should have some of these features from the beginning, but they're better late than never.
Thanks for watching! I agree with both your points, I think folks would find these features incredibly useful. There’s very little excuse as, like you say, Boox seems to do these things with ease. On the flip side, I don’t want the Scribe getting too ‘busy’ though. For example, I’m trying to gather my thoughts for my Boox review and I’m finding myself a little distracted about where to start as there is SO MUCH going on! (Check out that unboxing and initial impression video here: ua-cam.com/video/0fuPgBQWM04/v-deo.html)
I think Amazon are miles behind the likes of Boox. If you look at something like the Boox Air 3C it is light years ahead in features for notebooks. Not sure whether the Scribe is powerful enough to have some of these features but I wonder whether Amazon’s heart is really in developing the Scribe, they seem to be so slow with adding new features.
‘Tis True Conrad that the Boox has a lot going for it that Amazon simply must catch up on! On the slowness of the updates, however, I’m not so convinced by your point - the last update with some great added features was in March (that video here: ua-cam.com/video/1buiY_lJlbg/v-deo.html) and just 3 months later they put out this one. Could they be quicker?
@@mark_kelly I think they need to be if they are to offer any real competition. I mean if you were looking now at an eINK device the Boox is more feature rich than the Scribe. So Amazon are playing catch up and could lose market share. After all the Air 3C is an Android device so you can read Kindle books using the Android Kindle app. So Amazon don’t have Kindle compatibility as a point in their favour.
@@mark_kelly I just think they are slow with their features roll out and they maybe need to focus on new features and get them out there. Other devices are already way ahead of them at this stage so that could influence people to by other products instead of Kindles.
I don't own an Ipad but it is interesting to see what these 3rd parties make for the new ipad.
Considering how precious and closed shop Apple can be, these third-party vendors can sometimes have to be pretty clever with their solutions.
I remember when I got my kindle, I submitted this feature request in their feedback section. That was 5 months ago. This is why I went with Kindle as opposed to others. I knew Amazon would listen to its customers.
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I can't believe after all the updates that have added, the ability to just write on any book still isn't a priority
A shame that one. Let’s keep hoping!
Great looking thumbnail. And that title... woah !
I’m trying Kevin, I’m trying! 😆
I got an email from Amazon about the new page templates today, but the written notes in the app and the ability to see annotations (of either type) is completely new to me! Thanks for that!
Glad I could share something new with you! Those new features are pretty handy, aren't they? Thanks for watching! 🤩
Thanks for this! I got the update last night and I was wondering what was new. I hope they continue improving features. I really wish they would go the Kobo route and support in ebook writing and underlining.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Glad to be of service 🤩. Writing directly into any book is a commonly requested feature, if my UA-cam comment sections are anything to go by. Maybe one day?
This isn't available to me yet (In US) Can't wait for these updates! Exactly what I need!
I’m shocked! The US generally gets new features for Amazon products way before we do in the UK - if ever! (They are particularly bad at bringing parity to some great Echo device features you have in the States.) I’m sure you’ll get the update soon 😄
This is definitely available in the US. I’ve been able to do it for weeks.
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There seems to be no option to use the coupon code at checkout. Is it after you click pay now?
Sorry to read that you’re having issues. I’ve checked out the website and I can’t see the option to enter the code either! I have noticed that there is a site wide sale on most of their devices which gives a greater discount than 10% so maybe this has something to do with it? For now I’ve removed the coupon code until I get a response from my contact at Kuxiu.
@@mark_kelly Thank you so much for your reply. Great review by the way 💯
Thank you 🤩
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Maybe it’s pronounced Coo Choo. That’s my best guess because in Spanish and Nahuatl the “X” makes a “Ch” sound like Chocolate.
I asked the company and this is what they said - “As for the pronunciation question, our brand name is pronounced like ‘cool show’” but that can’t quite be right as there’s not an L in it! - So based off another comment left on here my best guess is ‘Koo-Shoo’
Thanks for sharing the new features! How lovely that I can now choose a different template for each page!
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It would have been better if they’d let you annotate the book page than have the note open in the app but I suppose it’s a step forward. I just wish they’d let me move my imported PDF documents out of my library and into the notebooks and, let me email a PDF document directly to whoever I want to send it to and not a link for a download. I’ve gone back to using Goodnotes and my Apple Pencil Pro instead of my Kindle Scribe for my documents as it’s much more convenient, and less hassle, and time saving than using the Kindle Scribe. 🏴 PS I love using the Scribe for reading my books on though so I haven’t wasted my money on it.
Thanks for your comment. Appreciate all that you’ve said. There’s still some ways to go isn’t there? But I’m grateful with what we’ve got so far. I like using Goodnotes on the iPad too and in fact my wife has used it for all her recent studies (retrained to be a midwife!) and she loves it.
Thanks for this video. A very useful update.
No worries Ralph, appreciate your comment!
Can you use a iPad 11 with that even though it's for the 12.9? For the magflott
Nope. The magnets would be in the wrong place me thinks.
It should be 酷修 in Chinese. ku=cool xiu= fix
Interesting. Thank you!
lol I don’t know how to pronounce it either! I have their magnetic desk stand for my 13 inch iPad and love it. Great video.
Glad I’m not the only one! 😆
Good review, thanks.
Thanks David! It’s a solid piece of kit (metaphorically and literally!).