Kindle series first e-book reader with handwritten memo function 'Kindle Scribe' photo review



In November 2022, Amazon released the Kindle Scribe , a device that can be used not only as an e-book reader but also as a handwriting memo pad. Since such Kindle Scribe came to the editorial department, I first checked the appearance thoroughly.

Amazon.co.jp: [New] Kindle Scribe Kindle Scribe (16GB) 10.2 inch display Kindle's first handwriting input function with premium pen



The package of Kindle Scribe looks like this. Kindle Scribe has three models, 16GB version, 32GB version, and 64GB version, and the 16GB model has two types, 'with standard pen' and 'with premium pen'. This time I will touch the model with a 16GB premium pen



Open by pulling the opening on the back side with Periperi.



After opening the package, pull out the contents.



I took out all the contents of the package. From the top left, Kindle Scribe, premium pen, charging cable, replacement pen shaft, and quick start guide.



Kindle Scribe looks like this. Only the left side bezel is thicker, giving the appearance that the display is slightly to the right. The dimensions are 196 mm wide x 230 mm high x 5.8 mm thick, with a display size of 10.2 inches.



Non-slip pads are attached to the four corners on the back side.



The left side has a power button and a USB Type-C port.



There are no buttons on the right side.



There are no buttons on the bottom or top.




The actual weight of Kindle Scribe was 429 g.



The appearance of the premium pen looks like this. The head of the pen can be used as an eraser.



A shortcut button is installed near the tip of the pen.



Five replacement penholders are included. In addition, metal fittings for pen shaft replacement are also included.



If you use the metal fittings, you can remove the pen shaft as follows.



The premium pen is equipped with a magnet that sticks to the side of the Kindle Scribe.



The weight of the premium pen was 15g.



The performance of Kindle Scribe as an e-book reader is thoroughly verified in the following article.

I compared the performance of 'Kindle Scribe' with handwritten memo function as an e-book reader with 'Kindle Paperwhite' - GIGAZINE



In addition, the handwriting function of Kindle Scribe is explained in detail in the following article.

I checked the handwriting function and writing comfort of Kindle's first handwritten memo function equipped device 'Kindle Scribe' - GIGAZINE



In addition, Kindle Scribe's 16GB premium pen model is available at Amazon.co.jp at 51,980 yen including tax at the time of article creation.

Amazon.co.jp: [New] Kindle Scribe Kindle Scribe (16GB) 10.2 inch display Kindle's first handwriting input function with premium pen



in Review,   Hardware, Posted by log1o_hf