Amazon’s Color Kindle Scribe Arrives December 10
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– Amazon will release its new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft and Kindle Scribe on December 10th, with prices set at $629.99 and $499.99 respectively.
– The updated devices feature larger 11-inch screens, weigh 400 grams, and are 5.4mm thin, making them thinner than an iPhone Air.
– They incorporate new texture-molded glass for better pen friction and a new miniaturized LED frontlighting system in the lit models.
– A new pen with stronger magnets for attaching to the device is also included with these updated Scribes.
– The more affordable $429.99 Scribe model without a frontlight is not part of this release and is scheduled to launch sometime in 2026.
Amazon’s highly anticipated color e-readers, the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft and the updated Kindle Scribe, will officially go on sale starting December 10th. This launch date was confirmed by an Amazon spokesperson. The company will not be offering pre-orders for these devices, so customers will need to wait until the release day to make a purchase. The pricing remains as previously announced, with the Colorsoft model set at $629.99 and the frontlit Scribe priced at $499.99.
Both new models feature a larger 11-inch screen and a remarkably slim profile of just 5.4mm, making them thinner than many popular smartphones. They weigh in at 400 grams. A key upgrade is the screen technology, which now uses a textured glass surface designed to provide better friction and a more natural feel when writing with the included stylus. For the versions equipped with frontlighting, Amazon has implemented a new system that utilizes miniaturized LEDs for improved illumination.
The updated Scribe also comes with a redesigned pen. This new stylus features stronger magnets, making it easier and more secure to attach to the side of the device for storage and charging. It’s important to note that the more budget-friendly Scribe model, which lacks a frontlight and is priced at $429.99, will not be part of this December launch. Amazon has stated that this particular variant is still scheduled for release sometime in 2026.
(Source: The Verge)
