Is the Kindle Scribe worth it?
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Check out Vessi's Holiday Sale at vessi.com or use code ShortCircuit at checkout if you just missed it for 15% off plus free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW, KR, SGP via their store online. James is an avid Kindle user, so we got the new Kindle Scribe in to see if this new eReader does it all or if it fails to deliver on being either a drawing tablet or an eBook champion. Buy a Kindle Scribe Bundle: geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► SUBSCRIBE ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► AFFILIATES, SPONSORS & REFERRALS: lmg.gg ► PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg ► SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 eReaders have evolved 0:45 Unboxing 2:23 Design impressions 4:05 Sponsor - Vessi Footwear 4:37 Taking notes and stylus impressions 7:53 Front lighting settings and thoughts on screen 9:10 Sticky Notes vs Marking up books 11:57 Other settings 12:37 Marking up PDFs and other stylus tools 13:22 ReMarkable vs Scribe 14:26 Using the scribe one-handed 14:45 Pricing and overall thoughts 15:19 Outro
The video opens by framing the Kindle Scribe as a new kind of device that tries to merge a traditional e-reader experience with handwriting capabilities. The host introduces the Scribe as Kindle’s entry into writing on a device, highlighting that it ships with a stylus and emphasizes pen shortcuts, erasing, and a dedicated eraser on the pen itself. There is a practical take on the hardware, noting the 16 GB base storage, the option to upgrade storage, and the inclusion of a premium pen with extra shortcuts. Early hands-on reveals the device’s physical design, light weight, and the slightly thick spine that creates a sturdy feel while affecting page turning in some grips. The host also comments on the packaging, the placement of ports, and the device’s overall premium look compared to other e-readers. The section ends by transitioning into the unboxing and initial setup, setting the stage for deeper testing of note-taking and display features. The sponsor segment appears mid-roll, briefly describing Vessi footwear and tying it into a seasonal promo, before returning to the Kindle Scribe for feature exploration.
Topics · technology · e-reader · hardware-review · consumer-electronics · digital-writing · display-technology