09-28-2022, 12:35 PM | #1 | |
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Kindle Scribe
The new Kindle Scribe was announced at Amazon's hardware event today.
Amazon Kindle Scribe, the first Kindle with Pen, 10.2 inch display with 300 ppi. Available in time for the holidays, $339.99. Amazon's 2022 Devices & Services Event YouTube video: Introducing Kindle Scribe Press Release: Introducing Amazon Kindle Scribe—the First Kindle for Reading and Writing Quote:
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09-28-2022, 01:06 PM | #2 |
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Where is the announcement?
Never mind - saw the news about an event. Exciting! Last edited by cerem0ny; 09-28-2022 at 01:09 PM. |
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09-28-2022, 01:33 PM | #3 |
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Some people here would be really happy. I've seen a few wanting for a Kindle with a pen.
The Scribe being cheaper than an Onyx is also a huge plus for Amazon. MS Word integration is also probably a sign this device wouldn't be as walled off as the current Kindles. Although I'm assuming that only pertains to annotations and documents you've sent yourself. |
09-28-2022, 01:39 PM | #4 |
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I guess 10" device is what most people wanted. Kinda sad since I find 10" too big. Not like I planned to ditch my Supernote though.
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09-28-2022, 02:09 PM | #5 |
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I KNEW THEY WERE GONNA HAVE A KINDLE ANNOUNCEMENT
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09-28-2022, 02:09 PM | #6 |
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Not interested in a 10'' device.
I was expecting a 8'' Oasis. Oh well... I'll stick to my Kobos. |
09-28-2022, 02:16 PM | #7 |
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And NO BUTTONS! That's a dealbreaker right there.
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09-28-2022, 02:26 PM | #8 |
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That is a pretty good price for 10" display. It'll be even better on black Friday
But why the large side bevel and without page turn buttons? For holding, sure, but people manage just fine with 10" and larger tablets without a large side bevel. Unnecessary added size and weight. |
09-28-2022, 02:41 PM | #9 |
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Hm, y'know, this really puts the Oasis into a tight position.
It's no longer the highest end Kindle, since the Paperwhite 5 SE has some features the Oasis lacks, and because the Kindle Scribe has a wayyy larger screen and a stylus. |
09-28-2022, 02:42 PM | #10 |
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It's great that they have managed to make a 10" display which is 300 dpi - finally, someone has achieved this! And with the warm light as well, it's very tempting.
No buttons and likely no glass layer on top of the screen mean I am unlikely to buy this, although I kind of want to. I'm still hopeful there will be a little update of the Oasis soon, otherwise I would think it is on the way out. I'm tempted both by this, and by the new Basic, although neither quite hit the mark for me. |
09-28-2022, 02:44 PM | #11 | |
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09-28-2022, 02:46 PM | #12 |
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A 45 hour ??? battery life for reading alone (no note taking) is highly tempting as well, although I assume that has been exaggerated by the marketing department.
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09-28-2022, 02:48 PM | #13 |
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I don't believe this is the end of Oasis. Would Amazon be without a Kindle with buttons?
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09-28-2022, 02:50 PM | #14 |
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At 431g the weight is also disappointing. 50g heavier than Kobo Elipsa (381g).
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09-28-2022, 02:52 PM | #15 |
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I don't think so either. The buttons are the USP for the Oasis, even more so, now that this Scribe has none. At this stage, I am now just hoping for an Oasis with a regular back, a much bigger battery capacity, USB C (don't care, but just so it matches the other ones). And that's it really. I would probably go for that.
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