Kindle e-reader owner's thread

[rockymtnhigh]

My new Kindle Scribe arrived the other day. The 10.2" e-ink screen is fantastic. And the wacom-stylus writing layer works pretty smoothly. I am not convinced the writing on it is better than an iPad Pro, but I was more interested in the large screen.

Still waiting for the Kindle denim cover to come. I picked up a third-party cover, but it's a heavy beast, and turns a very light device into one 3X the weight.

I also ordered one for my wife for Christmas. We will see if she likes it.She has my old Kindle Voyager, basically the 6" precursor to the Oasis.

 

[klang]

I'm still waiting hopefully for an updated Oasis. The scribe seems too large to tote around as a daily reader to me.

 

[Foxbat]

My new Kindle Scribe arrived the other day. The 10.2" e-ink screen is fantastic. And the wacom-stylus writing layer works pretty smoothly. I am not convinced the writing on it is better than an iPad Pro, but I was more interested in the large screen.

Interesting, how does this compare to the ReMarkable 2?

 

[rockymtnhigh]

Interesting, how does this compare to the ReMarkable 2?

Never actually seen a Remarkable, but I think it is the same technology.

Since I got one for my wife for christmas, I haven't had a lot of time to play with mine. As I am keeping it a secret for another 3 weeks. LOL

 

[rockymtnhigh]

I'm still waiting hopefully for an updated Oasis. The scribe seems too large to tote around as a daily reader to me.

It's like carrying an iPad. as long as you use an actual Kindle case. I bought a third party one which is too bulky, and the flip cover from Amazon itself should arrive on Tuesday.

 

[rockymtnhigh]

The amazon "denim" cover is great. It isn't heavy, and protects the device.

The scribe must have a huge battery as it is showing very good battery life.

 

[Juan]

The amazon "denim" cover is great. It isn't heavy, and protects the device.

The scribe must have a huge battery as it is showing very good battery life.

I haven't had to charge mine in 6 months...it shuts down completly when you dont use it..the older ones used to last about 6 weeks..i guess they didn't shut off completly...instead of hitting the screen to wake it up..i have a physical button that wakes it up

 

[rockymtnhigh]

The scribe has a physical button to turn it on.

What I am finding is that the battery even with WiFi on, is lasting a lot longer than I expect.

 

[Juan]

The scribe has a physical button to turn it on.

What I am finding is that the battery even with WiFi on, is lasting a lot longer than I expect.

Yup

 

[SamCdbs]

Important Changes to Amazon Newsstand starting March 9th

Effective March 9, 2023, Amazon is no longer selling Kindle magazine and newspaper (Newsstand) subscriptions.

www.amazon.com

What key dates do I need to be aware of?

March 9, 2023:
- You will no longer be able to purchase a Kindle Newsstand subscription on Amazon.
- Annual Kindle Newsstand subscriptions will not be renewed through Amazon.

September 4, 2023:
- For monthly Kindle Newsstand subscriptions, you will continue to receive new issues until September 4, 2023 unless you decide to cancel. After that date, you will no longer receive new issues or be able to renew your subscription(s) through Amazon. You can continue to read the issues that have already been delivered to you by visiting Your Kindle Library.
- For annual Kindle Newsstand subscriptions you will continue to receive new issues until the earlier of your current subscription end date or September 4, 2023, 11:59PM.

 

[rockymtnhigh]

Yeah, I find I barely use the news stand subscriptions. I won't miss them.

 

[klang]

End of the Oasis? Goodbye to the Amazon Kindle Oasis

Disappointing if true.
Was really hoping for a USB-C update and better battery. Perhaps they will produce a version of the Paperwhite with page turn buttons. Have no idea how many Kindles are being sold these days.

 

[Juan]

Do they still make kindles with 4g lte connectivity?... I know 3 g went away..the newer kindles don't mention anything about it

 

[harshness]

Do they still make kindles with 4g lte connectivity?... I know 3 g went away..the newer kindles don't mention anything about it

It appears that they've done away with cellular Kindles altogether.

 

[TRG]

End of the Oasis? Goodbye to the Amazon Kindle Oasis

Disappointing if true.
Was really hoping for a USB-C update and better battery. Perhaps they will produce a version of the Paperwhite with page turn buttons. Have no idea how many Kindles are being sold these days.

Has anyone tried this?
Amazon.com

 

[harshness]

Has anyone tried this?

There are hundreds of thoughtful reviews/comparisons on the Web. The Verge recently updated theirs and PCMag did one in November.

 

[klang]

Has anyone tried this?
Amazon.com

Have not but looks like a copy of the Oasis. I have too much invested in Kindle content to switch at this point.