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The video centers around the speaker's detailed review and personal experiences with the new Kindle Scribe, characterized by its distinguished 10.2-inch screen and sleek aluminum alloy design. Initially, they express a blend of appreciation for the new Kindle Scribe's advanced features such as its high-quality screen with 300ppi resolution, versatile reading formats, excellent battery life, and elegant design. They also note improvements over previous Kindle models in terms of grip and reading in sunlight.
However, the speaker also shares several frustrations with the device, emphasizing its bulkiness compared to earlier models, and the weight that makes it harder to handle for long periods. They struggle with the Kindle's closed system, specifically the shutdown of the Kindle's Chinese bookstore, and difficulties in accessing prior purchases. Additionally, the speaker criticizes the Kindle Scribe for limited software features, such as poor pressure sensitivity in writing, lack of OCR support, cumbersome annotation features, and high price point for insufficient usability enhancements.
Despite these drawbacks, the speaker recommends exploring the Kindle Scribe’s accessories for an improved user experience and encourages viewer engagement to support further content creation. Their overall assessment is mixed but leans towards appreciation for the device's sophisticated elements, giving it a score of 6 out of 10 for design, ease of use, and performance.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their new Kindle device, clarifying that it is a Kindle (not “Kandle”) and revealing it as the first Kindle with a large screen. They emphasize its functionality beyond just being a standard e-reader, humorously referring to it as “spiritual food.” The speaker reminisces about their decade-long relationship with previous Kindle models, highlighting its importance in their academic journey.
The new Kindle Scribe stands out with a 10.2-inch screen and a very thin 5.8mm body, thinner than their mobile phone. They praise its high-quality build with an aluminum alloy back panel and sophisticated design features. However, they note that the wide bezel, intended for note-taking, is a bit of a drawback, making the device heavier and more cumbersome than previous models. The previous Kindle versions were more compact and easier to handle, whereas the new Scribe, comparable to an 11-inch iPad, requires a school bag for transport and is challenging to hold for prolonged periods due to its weight and design.
Overall, the speaker expresses a mix of admiration for the new Kindle Scribe’s advanced features and frustration with its bulkier design compared to earlier Kindle models.
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In this part of the video, the speaker compares various e-readers, particularly highlighting the Kindle Scribe. They note its superior grip button design over the Oasis, but acknowledge it requires two-handed use or support for comfortable reading. The Scribe’s screen quality, described as highly impactful, reaches 300ppi at sizes above 10 inches, providing clear and delicate text without jagged edges. With 35 lamp beads, the screen displays uniform color and sufficient brightness. The speaker emphasizes Scribe’s versatility, supporting diverse formats such as novels, non-fiction, comics, PDFs, textbooks, and music scores, with a large screen that improves the reading experience. They praise the device’s performance in sunlight, comparing its efficiency to a solar panel. Hardware improvements, such as faster page turning, refreshing, and a Type C port, enhance usability. The speaker lauds Scribe’s battery life and display quality, which contribute to a seamless reading experience. They find it worthwhile to upgrade from previous models like the Voyage and Oasis2, applauding the elegant design and practicality of the Scribe’s suction protective cover.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the challenges and frustrations with the closed system of the Kindle, especially with the impending shutdown of Kindle’s Chinese bookstore. They elaborate on the difficulties of accessing previously purchased books and the need to switch regions to continue using services like “Send to Kindle.” The speaker appreciates the power-saving and smooth experience of the closed system but criticizes its limitations, particularly regarding Chinese books. They mention alternatives like WeChat reading and JD Plus memberships for broader reading options. The speaker also reviews the Scribe’s writing experience, noting its satisfactory but imperfect pressure sensitivity and lack of handwriting rendering.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses various shortcomings of the Kindle Scribe. The main issues highlighted include poor software quality, missing templates, lack of zooming in writing, and the inability to customize covers or quickly turn pages. The notebook function is also criticized for not supporting template changes within a single notebook. Annotation functionality is severely limited, as only PDFs sent to Kindle can be annotated, and only using sticky notes which is cumbersome.
Moreover, the speaker points out frustrations with the size of the device, its lack of OCR support for scanned notes, and the inconvenience of reading and annotating PDFs. Overall, the product is described as having a fragmented experience with limited use scenarios and a high price, making it unappealing for non-essential users. Despite liking the device, the speaker concludes that their experience was mixed and ultimately scores the Kindle Scribe 6 points out of 10 for design, ease of use, and price/performance ratio.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the Kindle Scribe, highlighting it as this issue’s featured product, specifically the 16G version with a high-end pen and magnetic cover. They mention the product’s availability on Taobao and encourage viewers to explore additional peripherals available in their store, such as charging accessories and apparel like T-shirts and sweatshirts. The speaker thanks the viewers for their support and encourages them to interact with the content and provide support to help produce more high-quality programs.