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[Prime] Amazon Kindle Scribe 16GB Basic Pen $439 Delivered @ Amazon AU

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[Prime] Amazon Kindle Scribe 16GB Basic Pen $439 Delivered @ Amazon AUAffiliate
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Lslckb0y on 03/07/2023 - 23:24 amazon.com.au (1524 clicks)
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I’ve been in the market for a Kindle Scribe for some time to get the writing features and larger screen for PDFs etc and I happened to notice it’s 20% off the 16GB model with basic pen for Prime members.

They also have the various combinations with the premium pen and 32GB or 64GB on sale as well.

  • Read and write as naturally as you do on paper – Features the world’s first 10.2” 300 ppi glare-free Paperwhite display and included Basic Pen.
  • Take notes within millions of titles in the Kindle Store – Handwrite thoughts on sticky notes in your favorite book with the included Basic Pen. Notes are automatically organised by book in one place, so you can browse, review, and export them via email.
  • Create notebooks, journals, and lists – Choose from four brush types to write and sketch with. Use the lasso select tool to resize, move, cut, copy, or paste your handwritten notes. Convert and send your handwritten notebooks as text to your contacts.
  • Review documents and take notes digitally – Import documents using the Kindle app, the desktop web browser, or send directly from Microsoft Word (Microsoft 365 subscription required). Review and markup PDF files or create sticky notes in Microsoft Word and other compatible documents. Export documents via email.
  • Read and write comfortably day or night – Whether immersing yourself in a non-fiction book, or reviewing a document, Kindle Scribe has a large, high-resolution display, adjustable warm light, auto-adjusting front light, and larger font sizes for a personalised experience.
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  • cnut on 04/07/2023 - 01:39
    +2

    Isn’t the Prime sale thing just around the corner? I’d wait to see if it’ll go lower.

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 04/07/2023 - 07:19
      +1

      This is the early prime day deal not just a random sale it seems?

      • Dalryk on 04/07/2023 - 14:46
        +1

        I'll be disappointed if this is the final deal. I was hoping for something more like 30%

  • PainToad on 04/07/2023 - 05:35
    +2

    I just want the Fire tablets to be available in Australia already.

    • adinico on 04/07/2023 - 07:14

      It looks interesting, I never knew there was such a device. Why don't you just purchase one from Amazon US (currently on special but only 64G is available)?

      • PainToad on 04/07/2023 - 07:29

        They don’t ship to AU.

    • shermozle on 04/07/2023 - 14:47
      +1

      They're garbage. Don't bother. I imported two for my kids and the software is really glitchy, poorly maintained, parental controls easily bypassed.

  • Mitch889 on 04/07/2023 - 05:48
    +1

    Bought one of these for my wife last year and she loves it.

  • ChatCPT on 04/07/2023 - 07:16

    So it’s a kindle with bigger screen and pen?

    • slckb0y on 05/07/2023 - 21:06
      +1

      Essentially yes. But the screen is textured so it feels very much like paper and the pen does not require charging.

      • ChatCPT on 05/07/2023 - 21:11
        +1

        Oh. I gotta try out a display one

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 04/07/2023 - 07:23

    Looks cool but no palm rejection?

    • slckb0y on 05/07/2023 - 21:08

      You don’t really need it as only the pen can write on the screen. It doesn’t work like a normal capacitive touch screen like on an iPad.

  • Headless on 04/07/2023 - 07:30
    +1

    i heard you have to be connected to the internet to use this, is that correct?

    • sizhier on 04/07/2023 - 08:07

      I believe it will require internet to finish the registration to bind you amazon account with it, but reading book does not need internet, it even has flight mode.

      • RedHab on 12/07/2023 - 05:24

        On my Kindle, Amazon ignores the flight mode which is on permanently to push updates.

  • Euthyphro on 04/07/2023 - 08:13

    You can't read webpages, but with Boox you can.

    • PropertyPig on 05/07/2023 - 18:34

      Do you have a boox? I really want to get one but not sure if I should stick to a kindle.

      • Euthyphro on 05/07/2023 - 20:18

        No, waiting for specials, the OzBargain way.

    • slckb0y on 06/07/2023 - 18:11

      The scribe has a web browser and you can also send readable versions of webpages to it. It’s fine for static content webpages (reading, not media like video etc) but the e-ink screen is obviously limited when compared to an LCD.

  • Commodore64 on 04/07/2023 - 08:30

    It’s great for comics/manga too

  • seraphim2017 on 04/07/2023 - 08:36

    Is it as good as a remarkable?(does the Amazon tie in limit it's use?)

    • slckb0y on 06/07/2023 - 18:14
      +1

      The scribe is a far better ereader experience than remarkable. Until very recently, remarkable was a far better writing device but recent software updates have filled that gap to a large degree.

      The main area of weakness for the scribe is that it needs support for Google drive or Dropbox.

      My main use case is reading, plus I really hate the subscription model of remarkable so I went with the scribe, plus at this price it’s actually cheaper.

  • lknight on 04/07/2023 - 08:44

    its junk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW6jW9utbwU&pp=ygUNa2luZGxlI…
    ive been looking for a notetaker and boox seems to be the only option. I get there is not lot of demand for e-ink notetakers but surely this will change if there are much more affordable options

    • slckb0y on 06/07/2023 - 18:16

      There have been 3 or so major software updates since that video was released which fix most of the main issues people had with it at launch. I can assure you it’s not “junk”.

  • mavis30551 on 04/07/2023 - 10:10
    +1

    WHy not spend a bit more and get an ipad?

    • belongsinforums on 04/07/2023 - 10:16
      +5

      E ink is much more comfortable for reading. This is fairly exxy though

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 04/07/2023 - 15:04
      +1

      Different markets. I’m personally after an e-ink book that I can use as a daily notepad with ocr that can backup to a cloud service.

      iPad Pro is ok, but after something a little more dedicated for the use.

      • slckb0y on 06/07/2023 - 18:23

        That’s the main thing missing from the Scribe - cloud backup like Dropbox. If they sort that out with an update I will be very happy.

    • axcairns on 04/07/2023 - 16:44

      Battery life

    • slckb0y on 06/07/2023 - 18:22

      I have an iPad as well as the Scribe. The Kindle is a far better reading and writing device, it’s not even close.

      I’m using it for study as well as recreational reading and it’s great that there are no other distractions (like on an iPad), it’s a great size for reading and annotating PDFs and the screen feels a lot like writing on paper.

      The Scribe has a battery life of a month or two if using about an hour a day.

      • GallantFox on 11/07/2023 - 00:15

        I'm looking for a tablet to use for study, specifically annotating journal articles for (1) syncing to a reference management software (Zotero, Mendeley etc, essential), and (2) annotating with a note-taking software (Obsidian etc, optional).

        The paperwhite was terrible for reading journal articles. Is this notably different? How do you use the scribe for study?

        • auslei on 12/07/2023 - 08:38

          I am looking for the same. Not sure if is fast enough to read large papers. Also no cloud sync can be a pain.

  • ABA on 05/07/2023 - 10:10

    Should I wait for the prime day or order now? Will this deal remain until the prime day?

  • PVS7 on 07/07/2023 - 15:58

    Thanks OP. Got a 16gb Scribe with basic pen.

  • llllllllllllll on 09/07/2023 - 14:22

    I’m ready to pull the trigger but just wondering if this would get any better 😔

    • bdl on 11/07/2023 - 11:14

      As in price-wise or Gen 2 model?

  • Chippps on 09/07/2023 - 14:27

    This is the type of thing that I need in my life but I can't justify the cost… Has anyone got any thoughts on alternatives? Not really a tablet because I don't want or need all the wizbang other stuff.

  • alwaysroombas on 10/07/2023 - 09:03

    Has anyone had any experience with the supernote a5x? Considering purchasing one…

    • wearytraveller on 11/07/2023 - 08:15

      Yes i have one. What do you want to know?

      • alwaysroombas on 12/07/2023 - 13:54

        have PM-ed you some qns.thnx

    • OzBargainingPower on 11/07/2023 - 11:32

      No backlight is the deal breaker for me.

  • kiwizz on 10/07/2023 - 10:51
    +1

    Cool to see boox has colour eink displays now.

    • OzBargainingPower on 11/07/2023 - 11:31

      Colour e-ink is still premature. There's a dark tint and barely usable.

  • OzBargainingPower on 11/07/2023 - 11:26

    Got it last week, best purchase of the year. I use it to replace physical notebooks for both work and personal stuff and it’s life changing. Also reading on this is a great pleasure compared to my smaller kindle oasis, although I would still prefer the oasis to read on commute / travel and in bed.

    • kiwizz on 11/07/2023 - 15:59

      Which model? How much?

  • Boward Woward on 11/07/2023 - 19:57
    +2

    wow, was going to buy the 64gb but it’s returned to full price. you’d think they’d keep their own product discounted for the whole 2 days.

    • bluemyself on 11/07/2023 - 20:26
      +1

      Yeah i noticed that too wth. Seems like it's only the 16gb basic pen version that is discounted now

    • bluemyself on 12/07/2023 - 18:36
      +1

      FYI discount is back up for the other versions! Discount properly shows when in checkout, though.

  • arzh2 on 13/07/2023 - 17:01

    What's the delivery date for people who bought? Mine is 24th July, looks like it's on backorder.

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