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The video offers a comprehensive six-month review of Amazon's Kindle Scribe, focusing on its dual functionality as both a reading and note-taking device. Key highlights include its 10.2-inch, 300 ppi e-ink display that provides a crisp reading experience and touch gestures for easy text adjustment. The device is praised for its speedy performance and the high-quality, paper-like writing experience, enhanced by various software updates adding features like page overviews, pen styles, and warm light adjustments.
For note-taking, the Kindle Scribe supports multiple templates (e.g., lined, graph, storyboard) and pen tools (e.g., fountain pen, marker, pencil), with options for different thickness and pressure sensitivity. Users can export notebooks as PDFs with cloud backup, though access on the Kindle Mac app is limited. PDF handling includes pinch-zoom and markup capabilities, but syncing back to the library isn't supported, and resolution lags behind devices like the iPad.
The design is highlighted for its premium aluminum build, lightweight nature, strong pen magnets, and excellent battery life. Accessories, such as the premium pen and magnetic folio cover, enhance the user experience. Comparatively, the Kindle Scribe outshines Android e-ink tablets in startup speed and case versatility but lacks water resistance and some app integration.
The video concludes with device recommendations based on user needs: the Kindle Scribe for a straightforward, long-lasting writing device; the Remarkable 2 for additional keyboard support; and the iPad for extensive app use and integration despite shorter battery life.
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In this part of the video, the speaker shares their experience after using Amazon’s Kindle Scribe for six months. They highlight that it has become their preferred device for both note-taking and reading. The Kindle Scribe features a 10.2-inch, 300 ppi display, making text look crisp and allowing more text per page. It includes touch gestures like pinch-to-zoom for adjusting text size. Performance-wise, it’s faster than the Kindle Paperwhite, with no keyboard lag and quick startup.
The note-taking experience is praised, especially after software updates added more features like an overview of pages and additional pen styles. The design highlights include the feel and sound of the pen, which resembles writing on paper. The e-ink screen is noted for being easier on the eyes compared to backlit screens, thanks to its “light guide” technology.
The Kindle Scribe also boasts an adjustable warm light, which can be scheduled or set to adjust automatically based on the user’s location and daylight hours. Additionally, users can access quick settings and purchase ebooks directly on the device, avoiding app store fees associated with purchasing on other platforms.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on using the Kindle Scribe for writing in notebooks. Users can choose from various templates like lined paper, graph paper, or storyboard. The pen tool icon offers multiple writing styles including fountain pen, marker, pencil, and pen, each with thickness options and some with pressure sensitivity. Recent updates include a page overview button for managing pages and a settings icon for altering notebook templates, cover pages, and names. The share button allows for exporting notebooks as PDFs or other file types, with automatic cloud backup. Notebooks can be accessed via the Kindle app on mobile devices but not on the Kindle Mac app. Sending PDFs to the Kindle Scribe can be done through USB-C, the “Send to Kindle” feature, or amazon.com/sendtokindle, with “Push to Kindle” as an alternative method. Lastly, marking up PDFs uses the same pen tools available for notebooks.
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In this segment of the video, the reviewer discusses the limitations and features of the Kindle Scribe regarding PDF markups, design, and accessories. They highlight that while you can pinch-zoom and move around PDF pages, the markups aren’t synced back to the Kindle library. Marked-up PDFs must be emailed to yourself, and the markup resolution isn’t as sharp compared to devices like an iPad. For extensive daily document markup, an iPad or Surface Pro is recommended instead. The Kindle Scribe is praised for its premium aluminum design, lightweight at 433 grams, stable rubber feet, strong pen magnets, convenient side charging port, and exceptional battery life lasting three to four months per charge. The premium pen, preferred over the regular pen, has an eraser and customizable shortcut button. Pen tips last about four to five months. The folio cover is appreciated for its magnetic attachment, offering a superior experience compared to plastic cases.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the Kindle Scribe and its advantages over Android e-ink tablets, including its quick startup and versatile case configurations. The case allows the pen to be stored securely and the screen automatically adjusts its orientation. The speaker shares their positive experiences with the device and suggests improvements such as integrating handwritten notes directly into Kindle books, adding images to notes, and enabling pinch-to-zoom in notebooks. They mention a new software update from Amazon that includes features like converting handwritten notes to text, lasso select tool for moving and resizing text and drawings, enhanced PDF handling, and the ability to write on selected Kindle book pages, although this feature is currently limited.
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In this segment, the video discusses Amazon’s new “Write on Books” section and addresses the downsides of the Kindle Scribe, noting its lack of water resistance. The speaker provides recommendations for various needs:
1. **Kindle Scribe** for those wanting a fast, pen-and-paper-like writing experience with excellent battery life.
2. **Remarkable 2** for added capabilities, including keyboard support, while retaining a great e-ink screen.
3. **iPad** for users prioritizing app availability and integration with other Apple devices, despite a different screen type and shorter battery life.
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