Kindle Scribe Colorsoft Brings. Amazon has been consistently updating the Kindle Scribe tablet, and today the company is announcing the tablet’s third hardware update in four years.
rs. The regular Scribe is being joined by a lower-end Scribe with less storage and no front light, and an upgraded Kindle Scribe Colorsoft model with a color e-ink screen. This makes it only the second Kindle to include a color screen, after last year’s Kindle Colorsoft.
Both the regular Kindle Scribe and the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft are available to order starting today for $500 and $630, respectively. Both of those devices include a Premium Pen accessory and 32GB of internal storage; 64GB of storage is available for an extra $50 for both devices. The cheaper front light-less Scribe is coming sometime next year, and will run $430 for a model with a more modest 16GB of storage.
The Scribe and Scribe Colorsoft both come with an updated front light “with miniaturized LEDs that fit tightly against the display,” narrowing the bezel and improving the uniformity of the lighting. Amazon has also tweaked the friction level of the paper-like texture on the glass display, shrunk the gap between the glass and the actual display panel to make writing on the tablet feel more like writing on paper, and added a quad-core processor and more RAM to speed the tablet up.
The updated front light and new texture are designed to create a more immersive reading and writing experience, and the increased power will make the device feel snappier. The addition of a color e-ink screen on the Scribe Colorsoft model will also provide users with a fresh way to consume content, though the display is still relatively rare in the e-reader market.
The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft model’s main competitor could very well be its own sibling, as some users may find the color display to be overkill. However, those who need the extra functionality may be pleased with the Scribe Colorsoft.
One potential drawback of the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is its relatively high price of $630. This is a significant jump from the original Scribe’s $340 launch price, and may cause some users to rethink their purchasing decision. However, for those who really need a color e-ink display and a premium reading experience, the upgrade may be worth it.
For now, users looking for a new e-reader should take a close look at the various Kindle Scribe models – each one has its own unique benefits and drawbacks.
If you’re interested in learning more about the Kindle Scribe or Scribe Colorsoft, be sure to check out our comprehensive resource page on the best e-readers for reading.
The regular Scribe and Scribe Colorsoft are available to order starting today, so users can get their hands on the latest features and advancements in e-reader technology.
Whether you’re interested in reading or writing, the Kindle Scribe and Scribe Colorsoft have something to offer, and we can’t wait to see how users choose to utilize the new color e-ink display.
