Kindle Scribe Review: The E-Reader For Writers

[AMAZON KINDLE SCRIBE REVIEW]

In the fifteen years since its introduction, the Amazon Kindle has gotten smaller; slimmer; faster; sharper. What it hasn't done in a while is introduce a new hardware feature - a status quo the new Kindle Scribe now shakes up with a pre-packaged Pen! Is that enough to keep the Kindle fresh amid a library of ever-more-competitive alternatives? Yes and no.

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MrMobile’s Amazon Kindle Scribe Review was produced following eight days with a Kindle Scribe review sample provided by Amazon. Pre-production sample running pre-release software (version 5.16.1).

MrMobile does not accept compensation from the manufacturers of the products he reviews in exchange for producing content. No payment was provided and no manufacturer or carrier was afforded a preview, editorial input or copy approval rights concerning this review. The lone sponsor of this video is Surfshark.

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"Catnip" by Famous Cats [Soundstripe]:

"Twennysomething" by Daniele Musto [Soundstripe]:

"Waves of the Synths" by Yung Koolade [Soundstripe]:

[CHAPTERS]

00:00 Return of the DX
00:40 Bigger than you think
01:15 E-Writer
05:55 You get (some of) what you pay for
07:40 Convenience is King

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[krosskinetic]

I love how fresh MrMobile's reviews feel... In a world where all tech youtubers are following pre defined set of rules while reviewing gadgets... MrMobile somehow makes that process fun and addicting to watch like seriously kudos !

[ThisIsTechToday]

Man, there's so much about this that looks amazing with some somewhat mind-boggling omissions, especially at the price. I definitely want to still give this a look as it seems like one of the more interesting things from their new lineup of products.

[sclemente]

Amazon should publish a features roadmap for this device given the lack of features. It may encourage people who bought it to keep it and encourage those on the fence to purchase.

[bradenfitzpatrick]

I have a large astigmatism in one of my eyes which means reading on a screen at night is way too difficult. I picked up a kobo after one of your e-reader reviews and absolutely love it. I’m happy to see Amazon adding a pen to kindle and I can’t wait to see how e-paper keeps developing!

[mattlawrence]

One thing that I would like to see is a minimal word processor and the ability to pair with a Bluetooth keyboard. That would just be so handy for writing articles or blog posts

[shethsa]

Nice review Michael. I'm using a remarkable 2 and the biggest advantage it has over the kindle or iPad is that you're disconnected from the web while focused on your writing. I use it to take extensive notes that I can sync up to my phone or pc. You can also send pdf and web articles to the R2. It serves it's purpose by keeping you focused on that one thing you need to use it for.

[mrvujadinovic]

All right fine, you have subliminally convinced me to buy the Mathew Perry book

[sylviazul]

I love Kindle Scribe. For a table editor who needs to read manuscripts and originals, and annotate observations for reading reports, Kindle Scribe is a fantastic choice.

[devcybiko]

I also have the reMarkable 2 and won't be rushing to replace it with the new Kindle Scribe. I like what I saw in your review, but the biggest feature I use with reMarkable is the screen sharing. I call it my "magic white board." I use it during my software bootcamp instruction. Also, when you compare the Kindle Scribe to the vast array of eInk / Scribe devices, Kindle Scribe feels like a mere Kindle upgrade - which is probably all Amazon was shooting for, anyway. Thanks for your work, I'm subscribed, and continued success!

[nickentros]

I would have loved this as a digital legal pad when I was in school. I’m a firm believer in hand writing improving retention. I got by with the first GEN iPad mini, and a capacitive stylus.

[Surja]

Is it just me or Michael's channel hasn't seen much spurting growth as compared to other tech channels. The script, editing and video quality is excellent as always, but the subscriber count is rather constant.

I enjoy the road trip videos Mr Mobile makes. And it would be very fun to watch him move them up a scale. Like going to Asia with a new mobile to test it out.

[epbrown]

I'll drop my Kindle when I can get a folding phone for under a grand.

[coltonmandell]

Would love to see a Remarkable review next!

[ulyssesnathanialowen]

after waiting a few months for scribe to arrive, it arrived today, promptly crashes and gets itself stuck in a loop updating its Os. amazon support were quite deeming and belligerent in their online chat to the point were i have hung up, raised an official complaint about the whole matter and will be shipping the scribe back to amazon tomorrow and most likely investing in kobos eclipse and converting may 500 book library !! buyer be warned !!

[samuelpierce.]

As someone who’s always had trouble using tablets and digital pens for art specifically *because* of the way using said pens on smooth plastic/glass feels, this Kindle almost has me hooked.
Almost.
The lack of a color display, along with a severely undercooked browser, are the two big things keeping me on the fence.
Not to mention…you know…this is Amazon we’re talking about here; I don’t wanna give my money to a company that forces its employees to work in horrendous conditions for barely-acceptable wages.

[parmeshchopra]

The guy's diction, vocabulary and narration is so cool. Amazing. I am buying the Kindle Scribe right away.

[DavidBrown-bsgg]

Early impressions.. great if you want to read kindle books on it (you can’t with the Remarkable) and the backlight is great for varying light conditions (Remarkable has no backlight) As for writing the screen/pen has no pressure sensitivity so you can’t emphasise text by pressing harder/lighter. Scribe screen does a full refresh when you use the erase which is annoying/distracting. And there are fewer pen styles to choose from

[kingofkings]

i'll wait for the next generation of the scribe before getting one. its a terrific step forward, it just needs some more development

[SeanCottrell]

Great review. Well balanced and practical analysis. 👊🏻👏🏻 The editorial independence peice is important and why this channel is always somewhere to go for a trusted review IMO.

[NeonVisual]

The problem with devices like this is that paper and pen still has the advantage.
e-ink has to go full colour with 60hz refresh rate before it will be considered by anyone other than a niche audience of.. people who want to draw on books?