Amazon has released a new Kindle Scribe, featuring a two-color bezel to make the device appear thinner than the original model. The screen size and overall dimensions remain the same at 10.2 inches and 7.7 x 9.0 inches, respectively. Panos Panay, leader of Amazon’s Devices & Services group, introduced the new Kindle Scribe at a media event in New York City. The device offers promising new features such as notetaking in the flow of a book and generative AI summaries of handwritten notes, which will also be available as a software update for the original Kindle Scribe. The Premium Pen for the new Kindle Scribe is designed to provide a balanced writing experience with a soft-tipped eraser that mimics the feel of a pencil.
Although the reMarkable Paper Pro offers a pleasant writing experience on a desk, it falls short in terms of color artifacts and readability while lying down in bed. The lack of an integrated e-book store is a drawback for the reMarkable device, forcing users to rely on other devices for reading newspapers and sampling books. The washed-out colors on the reMarkable Paper Pro are underwhelming, with some pages appearing almost black and white. The new Kindle Colorsoft may offer more vivid colors based on Amazon’s photos but actual comparisons will determine the true quality of the display.
Despite its shortcomings, the reMarkable device excels as a notetaking device, especially when used on a desk due to its large 11.8-inch display. However, the integration of PC and mobile apps remains unmatched by Amazon. The author expresses a desire for a black-and-white reMarkable with a large screen and an integrated e-book store at a lower price point. The possibility of the new Kindle Scribe bridging the gap between the Kindle and reMarkable approaches is explored, with the device priced starting at $399.99 for a 16GB version with a basic pen, set to ship on December 4.
While the reMarkable device focuses on notetaking, the author hopes for a device that combines the best features of both Kindle and reMarkable. This hypothetical device would feature a black-and-white display similar to the reMarkable Paper Pro with a larger screen size at a more affordable price point. The author acknowledges that other devices such as Kobo and Onyx may offer similar features and invites fans of those devices to provide feedback. Overall, the author looks forward to trying out the new Kindle Scribe to see if it offers a step in the direction of a device that combines the best of both the Kindle and reMarkable approaches.
