Refurbished Kindle Scribe With Premium Pen Hits Record Low at $279
Summary
A refurbished 64GB Kindle Scribe with Premium Pen is at its lowest price of $278.99, a significant discount from the $449.99 new model. It's a capable e-reader and digital notebook, though its note-taking software has limitations.
Refurbished Kindle Scribe hits record low price
A refurbished 64GB Amazon Kindle Scribe with Premium Pen is now $278.99. This is the device's lowest price ever, according to price trackers.
A brand-new model costs $449.99, making this refurbished unit a $171 discount. Amazon certifies these "like-new" devices as cleaned, inspected, and fully functional.
What you get for the money
The Kindle Scribe is Amazon's largest e-reader, designed to also function as a digital notebook. This bundle includes the Premium Pen stylus.
The device features a 10.2-inch E Ink display with 300 ppi resolution and an adjustable front light. Key hardware specs include:
- 64GB of storage
- Aluminum frame construction
- USB-C charging (brick not included)
- Battery life up to two months for reading, or about three weeks with regular writing
The software limitations
While the hardware is solid, the Scribe's software has notable constraints. The grayscale display lacks color, which feels limiting compared to some competitors.
Note-taking features have improved with Active Canvas for book annotations. However, a PCMag review notes you cannot draw arrows or circles directly. Amazon's AI features for note cleanup and summarization are described as "half-baked."
The writing experience is praised for its paper-like screen texture. But the overall software isn't as fluid or intuitive as an iPad or dedicated e-ink tablets like the Supernote.
Who this deal is for
At $278.99, the Scribe becomes a much more compelling proposition. It's ideal for someone who wants a large-screen Kindle and is casually interested in note-taking, without paying premium tablet prices.
The device excels as a pure e-reader. It's lightweight, has ample storage for thousands of books, and the battery life is exceptional for that use case.
Be prepared to buy a case, as the aluminum back can be slippery. The software quirks mean it's best for basic note-taking rather than complex digital journaling or art.
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