I’ve created numerous Kindle-related videos. You can find them all in this playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLxi0EVUH0WIslAZuqB9Qsg8IzQ3nM1EY6.html If you’re considering purchasing a Scribe, please use my affiliate link: amzn.to/40bfiVp. It would greatly support the channel. If you enjoyed this video, subscribing to the channel would mean the world to me! Support the channel further by tapping the ‘Thanks’ button or becoming a member. And if you appreciate quality content, consider subscribing to my Substack: markdkelly.substack.com.
I just got a Kindle Scribe and am learning everything it can do, this was helpful! Thanks. Other videos were from when it first came out and all moaning about the functions it didn't have, whereas your video lists the updates and most of those functions seem to have been added! It's good that Amazon listen to the feedback.
Glad it was helpful! If you haven’t seen this already, there is an even more recent video I recorded about another software update that you might be interested in - ua-cam.com/video/ONiFqfs-DeQ/v-deo.html. Enjoy your Scribe! 😁
I had thought the same thing, but sticky notes are so much better. When you export them, you can view the highlighted text next to your sticky note. So easy and nice to save as a pdf so you can have your notes from any book easily accessible. I have a book where I can write on the pages themselves, and the export is so much messier. Sending entire pages rather than highlights and notes.
@@lisawelch9788problem is that would majorly cut down on battery life. My papaperwhite for instance even after about 7 years will standby for about 45 days. Reading during the day in sunlight with backlight off I can get about 16 hours or read time. Backlight full brightness maybe about 10-12 hrs. I really do look forward to the day when it's an all in one device though. A multimedia device, e-ink, and e-reader. It is so much better then reading kindle on a normal backlit led tablet or phone
I just got a Kindle Scribe so I don't have a before update view! I've had the scribe for about a month now and just yesterday learned of the "write on" books. I also didn't fully understand the different writing options till yesterday either! Sorry it was a different video that clued me in but I would like to add, I was still perfectly happy without knowing these options. Now that I have tried them I am over the moon excited. I was making note books to keep track of appointments and projects. I now have a daily planner and project journal that are interactive. This is so much easier! I've also had a fascination with fonts and calligraphy. While the fountain pen feature might not allow complex writing styles it might lend to some cool practice. Your video did show me an easier way to find the puzzle books and journals. I do thank you for that. I'm off to watch your other video to see if I can learn anything else! Thank you for the follow up style review it was helpful.
Saw the sale on Amazon Prime Day, but alas passed on the Scribe. As a therapist, I take extensive notes. Then I need access to them on various devices via Google or OneNote sync. Got spooked about being limited to Kindle ecosystem or that awkward emailing of notes to self. But great vid!!!!
For the write-on books, at least sometimes the writing does not work. You have to first show the writing toolbar by pulling down the top menu and hitting the three dots to select show writing toolbar. Then it worked for me and others.
I purchased a Scribe in the recent Amazon sale in the UK. My thoughts: 1) Excellent screen real estate. 2) It's heavy and with a case heavier still. And it really does need a case. Kindle screens are delicate and are easily damaged. That's why I haven't gone the clear case for the back and sleeve route. 3) I own a 7th and an 11th generation Paperwhite. At least in a darkened room, with the backlight on, the screen in terms of brightness is comparable to the 7th generation. The Scribe is not even close to the 11th generation which gives off a lovely white light that is clear and almost pristine. Side by side the Scribe's screen looks greyer and darker. This obviously means that the contrast is not as good on the Scribe and makes reading more difficult. Perhaps mine is faulty. In any event, I'm going to ask for a replacement to check this out. 4) Not concerned about notes. I have an iPad and computer for that and I very rarely write notes when I am reading.
Hi thank you very much for the information. Two improvements I would like to see in the Kindle scribe is more highlight options only one big line. It should have the options more lines different sizes and about four different symbols for highlights. And the other option is the ability to read all books on the Kindle store it already has the start of Bluetooth on Audible. And one more comes to mind. Amazon should be targeting schools with these devices. Kindle Scribe and the Kindle Max II Regards Joseph. And a proper Synchronizing for all Kindle devices on the send to Kindle browsers any issues you can go to sync your Kindle devices
The updates are great, but I'm still on the fence. If the sketching ability were also improved - for instance, being able to output sketches as something other than PDFs, and possibly even allowing for layers - this would be an instant buy for me. As it is, I'm going to hold off a bit. Maybe wait for the 2nd model.
I think your points are fair! These sound like software update possibilities. You should get in touch with Amazon and throw your suggestions in the ring 🤩
I've been waiting for the Super note A5 when Amazon played foul by offering the scribe with 32 GB and th premium pen for $270. The latest updates are much welcome. I'd love to be able to import templates and add links in notes to other pages and documents. Thanks for th video Mark.
I like the enhanced notebook organization. I'd like to see the ability to use different layouts within a note book, e.g., on page lined, one page grids, etc.
I agree. I just got mine and was excited to see the options for a planner style notebook but then disappointed to see I could only use one. At first I used a folder with three notebooks. One for week one for day and last for year. Just bought one of the write-on daily planners last night. While I was having fun with my work around and even getting compliments at work with it, the interactive one is so much easier. I can only imagine if we could do this ourselves within our custom notebook.
I am looking to get one, but I would like to write on books I read and not just use the note feature. I guess highlighting would be ok. I also need a good planner.
I love my kindle scribe it's great for work. 2 things I would like to see. Firstly, I use cornell notes and whilst I can use a lined page to do this I would like a notebook with this as the base. It messes up the convert to text function. Secondly, and this is a ridiculously adult request. I want to lock my kindle library. I have adult books on there for crying outloud and don't want them showing up when I open up my scribe in a meeting!!! Could they just separate the 2!!!?
I've been on the fence about the Scribe a few times, pretty much each time it gets a decent discount. I think the one feature that's holding me back by now is the low(ish) resolution exports. If it gets proper vector strokes (like the reMarkable has) I'll be out of reasons not to get it.
Thanks for your comment! Not being an artist I’ve never considered vector support which the reMarkable 2 does indeed seem to support (after a quick Google search to confirm and I found this - www.reddit.com/r/kindlescribe/comments/11ho4q9/kindle_scribe_for_artist_feature_requirement/).
@@mark_kelly happy to provide additional perspective :) I'm actually not an artist either, but I can see myself exporting handwritten notes reasonably often, and super-crisp results would be desirable, if not a must; just a little extra to make the price more of a steal. After trying a bunch of note taking apps on Android I've seen some of them produce fairly blurry PDFs once you zoom in even just a bit, while the ones that remain sharp use very high resolution images (none of them used actual vectors as far as I can tell). And from what I've read the Scribe would be closer to one of the former.
I found this info online. Give it a go? Let me know if it works or does the job for you. 1. Connect Kindle to Computer: Use a USB cable to connect your Kindle Scribe to your computer. 2. Access Kindle Storage: Once connected, your computer should recognise the Kindle as a storage device. Open the Kindle’s folder to view its contents. 3. Create Folders: Within the Kindle’s storage, you can create new folders. Right-click and select "New Folder" (or the equivalent command for your operating system) and name it as desired. 4. Transfer PDF Files: Drag and drop the PDF files from your computer into the newly created folders on your Kindle. 5. Eject Kindle Safely: Once the files are transferred, safely eject your Kindle from the computer to ensure all files are properly saved. 6. Access on Kindle: On your Kindle Scribe, you can now navigate to the folders you created and access your PDFs.
Hi thanks for the video. In the ever more common comparisons between Scribe and Remarkable, which would you recommend for someone that just wants to receive documents, review and write on them, and maybe sign them or send back to someone else as a pdf? Would love to lean Kindle as I do read books and magazines and would love the larger screen size. However, the most important thing to me would be the ease of receiving a document, marking it up, and sending it back out. Many thanks for your thoughts!
Thanks for leaving a comment Jack! I think the Kindle would be the way to go, particularly if you’re already invested in the Amazon ecosystem with Kindle books and audible. Both the reMarkable and the Scribe could do what you specifically ask. I believe reMarkable has better cloud services integration but you pay for this privilege via subscription. I also think the reMarkable is more expensive when you add all that may need together (pens, services etc). Finally, it may be a small thing but when I tried out the reMarkable for a few weeks I found I really missed the backlight available on the Scribe and not the reMarkable. I found two sources online that might help in your decision making - www.androidcentral.com/tablets/amazon-kindle-scribe-vs-remarkable-2 booksummaryclub.com/kindle-scribe-vs-remarkable-2-a-comprehensive-comparison-of-two-leading-e-readers/
Sorry to hear that you’re having issues. Unfortunately I don’t know what to say about this one other than to contact Amazon customer service (via the Amazon app on your phone). Let us know how you get one.
Thank for your question and what a feature that would be! And to answer, you can write directly on PDFs using the stylus, making annotations and notes as you read. However, as of the latest updates, there is no built-in feature to convert handwritten notes directly into typed text on the device itself even when exported.
It’s been a while since I owned a reMarkable so not sure the state of software. It’s certainly possible but you’d have to ask the company directly for an up-to-date answer.
Great video, thanks Mark, but to be honest, I don't think I will ever buy one. In South Africa, the scribe costs a mammoth 10K! I don't know about you, but I don't have 10K. A paperwhite costs 4K in South Africa, but to me, that was worth it because both my mom and I can read on it. But 10K is utterly insane!
@@mark_kelly yes, it's high, but, I suspect it has to do with the exchange rate between the Rand and the GBP, and also the US Dollar. Our exchange rate is very bad.
question for those who have scribe, related to scribe utility for readers who marginalia on physical books. . normally if you want to make your book ''dirty'' you take notes, WHILE reading a novel, on the margins of said book, where you can find some blank space. obviously you can take notes having the scribe. those save notes have any ''link'' to the page of the digital bookyou read on? how the saving of the notes and the pages you took the notes gets linked.. say you read on and you took a note on page 12 , aother on page 21 and a third on page 35... how can, or do you see those notes when you open the scribe again.. it can't be a copy of the document each time you make a note, is it? that wouldn't be practical
I've just ordered a Kindle Scribe. I'm wondering about their repairability of the device. I have a Kindle Oasis, still in perfect order all except for the battery; it loses charge within a couple of hours. I would have loved to replace the battery, but it is impossible to do without destroying the screen. Hopefully, the Scribe I ordered lasts longer than my Oasis, which lasted just over 12 months.
Appreciate your comment and enjoy your Scribe! Shame to hear your Oasis didn’t last that long. I had 2 and they both had issues - some kind of QC problem you think with this line? Repairability of Kindles … mmm, you’ve given me an idea for possible future content. 🤩
Such excellent reviews, Mark - thank you! A question: can text from a kindle book be selected or lassoed, then copied and pasted into a notebook? This is a very important feature to me! Thanks very much!
Thank you so much for watching and leaving a lovely comment and interesting question! Unfortunately, as useful as this might be, you can’t directly copy + paste text from a Kindle book into a notebook.
If your mainly into reading just get a lower priced kindle. This is way overpriced n I feel that it doesn’t do much. I purchased one on eBay open box so I didn’t pay full price thank goodness because this to me is not that great. I must say when you’re writing it really does feel as though you are riding on paper. But I’d rather purchase a kindle fire at least you get color screen you can play games n do much more than the kindle scribe. But that’s just me. I feel the kindle scribe should cost 175 it just doesn’t feel like your getting much.
Just stuck between boox and kindle. Most of my books are in kindle ecosystem so that's a plus. However, apart from share via email, I never saw anyone talking about exporting pdfs or notes directly from the scribe. Is it not possible? What if my documents are more than 200mb? Will that still go through mail? Exporting notes and markups as pdf is the only reason I'm considering boox, even though it's pricey and I don't need that many features. So if scribe can do that, I'm down with kindle again. One more fact, can I export sticky notes like other highlights and notes too?
Thanks for your comment and questions. I believe 200MB is the limit so if your documents are going to exceed that regularly I’m not sure the Scribe would be right for you. You should be able export from the Scribe to a computer if connected via USB-C. I found this link which should help - blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2022/12/17/kindle-scribe-30-tips-and-tricks/ And also this discussion thread - www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4355510
Thanks for your question Jenny. When you buy a new Kindle Scribe (like any tablet or similar device), it typically comes with the firmware that was current at the time it was manufactured and then sent to warehouse. So it may or may not! Updating doesn’t take too long and it should update automatically anyway if it needs it - generally when it’s on charge.
Thanks for the video. Have just book a kindle scribe, lots of great things about it but just this one thng makes it unbearable to use to the extent that I'm seriously thinking of sending it back : every single time I scroll down on a pdf page, it flashes to dark mode which makes reading a torture. Might anyone have a solution for this? I'd like to keep it but this is a big No for me.
Thanks for your comment! I’d have to agree with the other comment on your post. E-ink struggles with images as it has to refresh the screen completely to stop ghosting. I imagine this is the same issue you’re having with your PDF files as it tries to present a ‘clean’ document to you.
I don’t think you’re going to get the brightness you say you’re after from an eink display and maybe a more traditional tablet - like a Kindle Fire - might be for you?
I think the Scribe will avoid apps like that and remain relatively minimal. If you want an E Ink device to install and use the Google / Android app and use a keyboard, then a Boox E Ink tablet might be a good option.
@@mark_kelly True. Amazon is working hard to create their own walled garden environment, which I object to. I bought a Fire Tablet a few years ago and was going to return it until I figured out how to sideload the Google Play Store. The Amazon app store had some really sketchy sounding apps, like Google Chrome by someone with a Chinese name. I've never been able to read books on my phone or a tablet, so I am hoping that an e-ink device will work better, but hundreds of dollars for a single use device that may not work for me causes me to pause.
Thanks Stephen! Currently, you can't sync or upload your documents between the Scribe and a cloud-based file sharing service, like Dropbox, OneNote, iCloud or Google Drive. You’d have to get the file onto a computer first and then save to the preferred cloud service.
@@mark_kelly Agreed. From Amazon's point of view though, integration with cloud services might encourage people to buy the lower memory version. A great video, made me consider getting one because I am a big reader and note taker and currently have an ancient 2015 Kindle that I love. I find the iPad much too distracting for note taking on, I always end up web browsing defocused.
A massive strength of e-ink note taking devices is that distraction free aspect. Some folks can remain focused but others (like me and you by the sounds of it) need some help! 😁
I’ve created numerous Kindle-related videos. You can find them all in this playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLxi0EVUH0WIslAZuqB9Qsg8IzQ3nM1EY6.html
If you’re considering purchasing a Scribe, please use my affiliate link: amzn.to/40bfiVp. It would greatly support the channel.
If you enjoyed this video, subscribing to the channel would mean the world to me! Support the channel further by tapping the ‘Thanks’ button or becoming a member. And if you appreciate quality content, consider subscribing to my Substack: markdkelly.substack.com.
not available?!
I just got a Kindle Scribe and am learning everything it can do, this was helpful! Thanks. Other videos were from when it first came out and all moaning about the functions it didn't have, whereas your video lists the updates and most of those functions seem to have been added! It's good that Amazon listen to the feedback.
Glad it was helpful! If you haven’t seen this already, there is an even more recent video I recorded about another software update that you might be interested in - ua-cam.com/video/ONiFqfs-DeQ/v-deo.html.
Enjoy your Scribe! 😁
@@mark_kelly thanks. That is a cool feature! I'll definitely use that.
I’m holding out for the ability to write on every page directly of all books. Looks like they may get there some day
It must be on someone’s feature roadmap! 🤩
I would like a color version even tho it would be more expensive it would be worth it
I can do it with my Boox device,Nova Air C ) @@adaml.5355
I had thought the same thing, but sticky notes are so much better. When you export them, you can view the highlighted text next to your sticky note. So easy and nice to save as a pdf so you can have your notes from any book easily accessible. I have a book where I can write on the pages themselves, and the export is so much messier. Sending entire pages rather than highlights and notes.
@@lisawelch9788problem is that would majorly cut down on battery life. My papaperwhite for instance even after about 7 years will standby for about 45 days. Reading during the day in sunlight with backlight off I can get about 16 hours or read time. Backlight full brightness maybe about 10-12 hrs. I really do look forward to the day when it's an all in one device though. A multimedia device, e-ink, and e-reader. It is so much better then reading kindle on a normal backlit led tablet or phone
The Scribe might be my next Kindle, especially after all these essential updates. Thanks for demonstrating them. You have a new subscriber!
Thanks Paddy, I really appreciate that! 🤩
I just got a Kindle Scribe so I don't have a before update view! I've had the scribe for about a month now and just yesterday learned of the "write on" books. I also didn't fully understand the different writing options till yesterday either! Sorry it was a different video that clued me in but I would like to add, I was still perfectly happy without knowing these options. Now that I have tried them I am over the moon excited. I was making note books to keep track of appointments and projects. I now have a daily planner and project journal that are interactive. This is so much easier!
I've also had a fascination with fonts and calligraphy. While the fountain pen feature might not allow complex writing styles it might lend to some cool practice.
Your video did show me an easier way to find the puzzle books and journals. I do thank you for that. I'm off to watch your other video to see if I can learn anything else! Thank you for the follow up style review it was helpful.
Really appreciate your comment. Thank you! It sounds like you are really happy with your Scribe and that’s comes through loud and clear here 🤩
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!
If only the screen could be divided into 2 part, so we could read the on one side and take note on the other side.
That would be incredibly useful!
The iPad 12.9inch can be used in this way. Kindle app on one side, Notes on the other.
Fountain pen option makes my (usually awful!) handwriting look beautiful
😂 You’re like me but I don’t even think fountain pen style can save me!
iOS existed for the longest time before getting the Cut & Paste feature.
Yep! About 2 years before they got around to adding it. Unbelievable!
I thought so 😊
Saw the sale on Amazon Prime Day, but alas passed on the Scribe. As a therapist, I take extensive notes. Then I need access to them on various devices via Google or OneNote sync. Got spooked about being limited to Kindle ecosystem or that awkward emailing of notes to self. But great vid!!!!
That’s a totally understandable decision! What did you end up going with? Boox? reMarkable?
Thanks for the appreciation 😁
For the write-on books, at least sometimes the writing does not work. You have to first show the writing toolbar by pulling down the top menu and hitting the three dots to select show writing toolbar. Then it worked for me and others.
Thanks for helping out!
Very helpful. Made my Sscribe much more useful. Thank you.
Thank you so much! I appreciate that 🤩
Great video content and personality. Keep up the great work!
Made. My. Day!
Thank you so much for your kind comment 🤩
I purchased a Scribe in the recent Amazon sale in the UK. My thoughts:
1) Excellent screen real estate.
2) It's heavy and with a case heavier still. And it really does need a case. Kindle screens are delicate and are easily damaged. That's why I haven't gone the clear case for the back and sleeve route.
3) I own a 7th and an 11th generation Paperwhite. At least in a darkened room, with the backlight on, the screen in terms of brightness is comparable to the 7th generation. The Scribe is not even close to the 11th generation which gives off a lovely white light that is clear and almost pristine. Side by side the Scribe's screen looks greyer and darker. This obviously means that the contrast is not as good on the Scribe and makes reading more difficult. Perhaps mine is faulty. In any event, I'm going to ask for a replacement to check this out.
4) Not concerned about notes. I have an iPad and computer for that and I very rarely write notes when I am reading.
Some interesting thoughts here. Thanks for sharing!
Hi thank you very much for the information. Two improvements I would like to see in the Kindle scribe is more highlight options only one big line. It should have the options more lines different sizes and about four different symbols for highlights. And the other option is the ability to read all books on the Kindle store it already has the start of Bluetooth on Audible. And one more comes to mind. Amazon should be targeting schools with these devices. Kindle Scribe and the Kindle Max II Regards Joseph. And a proper Synchronizing for all Kindle devices on the send to Kindle browsers any issues you can go to sync your Kindle devices
Hey thanks. Appreciate you commenting with your thoughts!
The updates are great, but I'm still on the fence. If the sketching ability were also improved - for instance, being able to output sketches as something other than PDFs, and possibly even allowing for layers - this would be an instant buy for me. As it is, I'm going to hold off a bit. Maybe wait for the 2nd model.
I think your points are fair! These sound like software update possibilities. You should get in touch with Amazon and throw your suggestions in the ring 🤩
I've been waiting for the Super note A5 when Amazon played foul by offering the scribe with 32 GB and th premium pen for $270. The latest updates are much welcome. I'd love to be able to import templates and add links in notes to other pages and documents. Thanks for th video Mark.
You’re very welcome! 🤩
My apple newton had handwriting-to-text in-line and live, in 1998.
Amazing!
Original iPhone didn't have copy/paste feature!
Boom! You got it 😄
I like the enhanced notebook organization. I'd like to see the ability to use different layouts within a note book, e.g., on page lined, one page grids, etc.
This would be a VERY handy thing to have! Thanks for your comment 🤩
I agree. I just got mine and was excited to see the options for a planner style notebook but then disappointed to see I could only use one. At first I used a folder with three notebooks. One for week one for day and last for year. Just bought one of the write-on daily planners last night. While I was having fun with my work around and even getting compliments at work with it, the interactive one is so much easier. I can only imagine if we could do this ourselves within our custom notebook.
@@larryblackmon2341 Did you purchase the write on daily planner as an add on to your Kindle Scribe?
@@larryblackmon2341 You can make a customized planner yourself for free with Canva.
The convert to text is brilliant! Not perfect but does the job. Thanks for this review!
Glad it was helpful! 🤩
I am looking to get one, but I would like to write on books I read and not just use the note feature. I guess highlighting would be ok. I also need a good planner.
Maybe one day we’ll get the ability to write on any book. I imagine it’s a bit more complicated to do than we think.
I love my kindle scribe it's great for work. 2 things I would like to see. Firstly, I use cornell notes and whilst I can use a lined page to do this I would like a notebook with this as the base. It messes up the convert to text function. Secondly, and this is a ridiculously adult request. I want to lock my kindle library. I have adult books on there for crying outloud and don't want them showing up when I open up my scribe in a meeting!!! Could they just separate the 2!!!?
Interesting idea to lock the library and not just the whole device. Thanks for commenting!
iPhone did not release with Copy/Paste.
👍🏻
I've been on the fence about the Scribe a few times, pretty much each time it gets a decent discount.
I think the one feature that's holding me back by now is the low(ish) resolution exports. If it gets proper vector strokes (like the reMarkable has) I'll be out of reasons not to get it.
Thanks for your comment!
Not being an artist I’ve never considered vector support which the reMarkable 2 does indeed seem to support (after a quick Google search to confirm and I found this - www.reddit.com/r/kindlescribe/comments/11ho4q9/kindle_scribe_for_artist_feature_requirement/).
@@mark_kelly happy to provide additional perspective :)
I'm actually not an artist either, but I can see myself exporting handwritten notes reasonably often, and super-crisp results would be desirable, if not a must; just a little extra to make the price more of a steal.
After trying a bunch of note taking apps on Android I've seen some of them produce fairly blurry PDFs once you zoom in even just a bit, while the ones that remain sharp use very high resolution images (none of them used actual vectors as far as I can tell).
And from what I've read the Scribe would be closer to one of the former.
The iPhone! Was released without copy/paste
Bingo!
Thanks for the video
You’re welcome! Thanks for commenting. 🤩
Is there a way to put an imported PDF into a folder? I have not been able to find a way.
I found this info online. Give it a go? Let me know if it works or does the job for you.
1. Connect Kindle to Computer: Use a USB cable to connect your Kindle Scribe to your computer.
2. Access Kindle Storage: Once connected, your computer should recognise the Kindle as a storage device. Open the Kindle’s folder to view its contents.
3. Create Folders: Within the Kindle’s storage, you can create new folders. Right-click and select "New Folder" (or the equivalent command for your operating system) and name it as desired.
4. Transfer PDF Files: Drag and drop the PDF files from your computer into the newly created folders on your Kindle.
5. Eject Kindle Safely: Once the files are transferred, safely eject your Kindle from the computer to ensure all files are properly saved.
6. Access on Kindle: On your Kindle Scribe, you can now navigate to the folders you created and access your PDFs.
Hi thanks for the video. In the ever more common comparisons between Scribe and Remarkable, which would you recommend for someone that just wants to receive documents, review and write on them, and maybe sign them or send back to someone else as a pdf? Would love to lean Kindle as I do read books and magazines and would love the larger screen size. However, the most important thing to me would be the ease of receiving a document, marking it up, and sending it back out. Many thanks for your thoughts!
Thanks for leaving a comment Jack!
I think the Kindle would be the way to go, particularly if you’re already invested in the Amazon ecosystem with Kindle books and audible.
Both the reMarkable and the Scribe could do what you specifically ask. I believe reMarkable has better cloud services integration but you pay for this privilege via subscription. I also think the reMarkable is more expensive when you add all that may need together (pens, services etc). Finally, it may be a small thing but when I tried out the reMarkable for a few weeks I found I really missed the backlight available on the Scribe and not the reMarkable.
I found two sources online that might help in your decision making -
www.androidcentral.com/tablets/amazon-kindle-scribe-vs-remarkable-2
booksummaryclub.com/kindle-scribe-vs-remarkable-2-a-comprehensive-comparison-of-two-leading-e-readers/
Hi I just bought a Kindle scribe first generation, it says I can't log in and ask for help but it doesn't work... any idea how to fix it please?
Sorry to hear that you’re having issues. Unfortunately I don’t know what to say about this one other than to contact Amazon customer service (via the Amazon app on your phone). Let us know how you get one.
Hi! Can you write on a PDF and then have what you have written convert to typed once you send it?
Thank for your question and what a feature that would be! And to answer, you can write directly on PDFs using the stylus, making annotations and notes as you read. However, as of the latest updates, there is no built-in feature to convert handwritten notes directly into typed text on the device itself even when exported.
@@mark_kelly thank you for replying! Does the remarkable 2 have this function?
It’s been a while since I owned a reMarkable so not sure the state of software. It’s certainly possible but you’d have to ask the company directly for an up-to-date answer.
Great video, thanks Mark, but to be honest, I don't think I will ever buy one. In South Africa, the scribe costs a mammoth 10K! I don't know about you, but I don't have 10K. A paperwhite costs 4K in South Africa, but to me, that was worth it because both my mom and I can read on it. But 10K is utterly insane!
Hey thanks, Appreciate your comment! After converting that to GBP that price sounds high. Ouch!
@@mark_kelly yes, it's high, but, I suspect it has to do with the exchange rate between the Rand and the GBP, and also the US Dollar. Our exchange rate is very bad.
Paying 4k for a paper white is insane. They cost half that in the states.
Can you rotate this device for a left handed user where that grip is on the right side?
Yes, you can. It should auto-orientate to work with other hand.
question for those who have scribe, related to scribe utility for readers who marginalia on physical books. . normally if you want to make your book ''dirty'' you take notes, WHILE reading a novel, on the margins of said book, where you can find some blank space. obviously you can take notes having the scribe. those save notes have any ''link'' to the page of the digital bookyou read on? how the saving of the notes and the pages you took the notes gets linked.. say you read on and you took a note on page 12 , aother on page 21 and a third on page 35... how can, or do you see those notes when you open the scribe again.. it can't be a copy of the document each time you make a note, is it? that wouldn't be practical
Linking notes, if I’ve understood correctly, is a really interesting idea.
I've just ordered a Kindle Scribe. I'm wondering about their repairability of the device. I have a Kindle Oasis, still in perfect order all except for the battery; it loses charge within a couple of hours. I would have loved to replace the battery, but it is impossible to do without destroying the screen. Hopefully, the Scribe I ordered lasts longer than my Oasis, which lasted just over 12 months.
Appreciate your comment and enjoy your Scribe!
Shame to hear your Oasis didn’t last that long. I had 2 and they both had issues - some kind of QC problem you think with this line?
Repairability of Kindles … mmm, you’ve given me an idea for possible future content. 🤩
Such excellent reviews, Mark - thank you! A question: can text from a kindle book be selected or lassoed, then copied and pasted into a notebook? This is a very important feature to me! Thanks very much!
Thank you so much for watching and leaving a lovely comment and interesting question!
Unfortunately, as useful as this might be, you can’t directly copy + paste text from a Kindle book into a notebook.
If your mainly into reading just get a lower priced kindle. This is way overpriced n I feel that it doesn’t do much. I purchased one on eBay open box so I didn’t pay full price thank goodness because this to me is not that great. I must say when you’re writing it really does feel as though you are riding on paper. But I’d rather purchase a kindle fire at least you get color screen you can play games n do much more than the kindle scribe. But that’s just me. I feel the kindle scribe should cost 175 it just doesn’t feel like your getting much.
Thanks for your thoughtful comment! Interesting perspective.
The iPhone didn't have cut/paste when first released.
👍🏻
Just stuck between boox and kindle. Most of my books are in kindle ecosystem so that's a plus. However, apart from share via email, I never saw anyone talking about exporting pdfs or notes directly from the scribe. Is it not possible? What if my documents are more than 200mb? Will that still go through mail? Exporting notes and markups as pdf is the only reason I'm considering boox, even though it's pricey and I don't need that many features. So if scribe can do that, I'm down with kindle again.
One more fact, can I export sticky notes like other highlights and notes too?
Thanks for your comment and questions. I believe 200MB is the limit so if your documents are going to exceed that regularly I’m not sure the Scribe would be right for you. You should be able export from the Scribe to a computer if connected via USB-C.
I found this link which should help - blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2022/12/17/kindle-scribe-30-tips-and-tricks/
And also this discussion thread - www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4355510
If you buy a new Kindle Scribe does it come with all the updates on it?
Thanks for your question Jenny. When you buy a new Kindle Scribe (like any tablet or similar device), it typically comes with the firmware that was current at the time it was manufactured and then sent to warehouse. So it may or may not!
Updating doesn’t take too long and it should update automatically anyway if it needs it - generally when it’s on charge.
Thanks for the video. Have just book a kindle scribe, lots of great things about it but just this one thng makes it unbearable to use to the extent that I'm seriously thinking of sending it back : every single time I scroll down on a pdf page, it flashes to dark mode which makes reading a torture. Might anyone have a solution for this? I'd like to keep it but this is a big No for me.
That's how ereaders work :( I guess it can be fixed with a software update though.
Thanks for your comment! I’d have to agree with the other comment on your post. E-ink struggles with images as it has to refresh the screen completely to stop ghosting. I imagine this is the same issue you’re having with your PDF files as it tries to present a ‘clean’ document to you.
It would be great if it included a calculator...
I guess a calculator is always useful!
Why wouldn’t they let you convert your notes to text right on the notebook instead of only when you’re exporting? Seems dumb
Maybe they use their servers to do the text conversion which saves having to have a more powerful (and power hungry) processor on device?
I would like a coloured e reader that’s bright like an iPad. But which is the best to go for? I don’t like Kindle anymore.
I don’t think you’re going to get the brightness you say you’re after from an eink display and maybe a more traditional tablet - like a Kindle Fire - might be for you?
does it have bluetooth?
It does!
Layers.
👍🏻
ReMarkable
Kindle Scribe!
First!
Nice.
You're not my astronaut senator
You don’t need to tell me, he’s everywhere! 😆
@@mark_kelly he has less hair though
I email my PDFs to my Scribe using my personal Amazon kindle scribe email address. Quickest method I’d say
I would agree. Much better than faffing around with cables and file systems! 😀
I would really like to be able to use the Google apps, even the browser versions along with a Bluetooth keyboard and maybe a mouse.
I think the Scribe will avoid apps like that and remain relatively minimal. If you want an E Ink device to install and use the Google / Android app and use a keyboard, then a Boox E Ink tablet might be a good option.
@@mark_kelly True. Amazon is working hard to create their own walled garden environment, which I object to. I bought a Fire Tablet a few years ago and was going to return it until I figured out how to sideload the Google Play Store. The Amazon app store had some really sketchy sounding apps, like Google Chrome by someone with a Chinese name. I've never been able to read books on my phone or a tablet, so I am hoping that an e-ink device will work better, but hundreds of dollars for a single use device that may not work for me causes me to pause.
Thanks for a great Video,
Thinking of buying a scribe.
Can you upload files to an iCloud like google docs or Dropbox?
Thanks Stephen! Currently, you can't sync or upload your documents between the Scribe and a cloud-based file sharing service, like Dropbox, OneNote, iCloud or Google Drive. You’d have to get the file onto a computer first and then save to the preferred cloud service.
@@mark_kellyThank you. That’s very helpful. Keep up the great work!
@@mark_kelly Agreed. From Amazon's point of view though, integration with cloud services might encourage people to buy the lower memory version. A great video, made me consider getting one because I am a big reader and note taker and currently have an ancient 2015 Kindle that I love. I find the iPad much too distracting for note taking on, I always end up web browsing defocused.
A massive strength of e-ink note taking devices is that distraction free aspect. Some folks can remain focused but others (like me and you by the sounds of it) need some help! 😁