Amazon has started rolling out some of their early Black Friday Deals on Kindle ereaders, as they usually do this time of year, and they have the Kindle Scribe marked down to its lowest price ever (when purchased new).
The prices are $15 lower than they were during Prime Day, which is kind of surprising. You can get the 64GB version of the Kindle Scribe for $115 off the regular price, and the base 16GB model is $100 off.
Amazon has some Kindle Scribe accessories on sale as well, and of course the bundle packages are marked down too.
The Kindle Scribe is a great device if you want a Kindle with a larger screen, and it also doubles as an E Ink notebook. The notetaking features aren’t as robust as some other devices, but the Scribe is much less expensive than other eNotes. In fact it’s nearly half the price as some similar devices right now.
Check my Kindle Scribe review for more details about the device. Amazon has updated the software several times since the review was posted so there are some additional features now.
Here’s the list of deals. The base 16GB model is the only one that comes with the basic stylus pen; all other versions come with the premium pen, which adds a dedicated eraser on one end and a button that can be programmed to do different things. The 16GB version is also available with the premium pen for an extra $25. There are way too many bundle packages to link to individually, but they’re listed on each page right below the main configuration options.
Kindle Scribe Deals
Kindle Scribe 16GB – $239.99 ($100 off)
Kindle Scribe 32GB – $279.99 ($110 off)
Kindle Scribe 64GB – $304.99 ($115 off)
Kindle Scribe Accessories
Kindle Scribe Basic Pen – 10% off
Kindle Scribe Pen Replacement Tips – 20% off
Kindle Scribe Covers
Kindle Scribe Fabric Folio Cover – 7-10% off
Kindle Scribe Leather Folio Cover – 8-10% off
Kindle Scribe Brush Print Leather Folio Cover – 10% off
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See the Black Friday Deals page at Amazon for more deals.
Does anyone use the Scribe for reading in bed? I read in bed for hours during the night, reading on my side and holding in one hand any time I consider it, I wonder if it’s too heavy and awkward. Thoughts?
I rarely read in bed because it makes my insomnia worse, but like when using a tablet I find it’s often partially resting or leaning on something. If I were use it in bed the bottom would be resting on my stomach or on the bed itself when laying on my side. It’s not much different than a 10″ iPad from a size and weight perspective.
I use it in bed every night and it can be uncomfortable, but I use “The Book Seat” which is a godsend.
https://www.amazon.com/Book-Seat-Holder-Travel-Pillow/dp/B004HUDA4M?th=1
I read in bed, but on a Kobo Elipsa. It is a decent proposition.
I use a laptop bed tray when reading in bed with a stand for my ereader. This is the most comfortable way to read in bed in my opinion.
They are still not on sale here in Mexico. Fortunately I have a relative visiting me in Dec. So They will be bringing one with them. So I will have to wait until Dec.
Thanks, everyone. The only way to keep my neck/back semi comfortable is to lay on my side. I’ve found nothing that makes sitting up in bed to read comfortable. I broke my back in the lumbar area some years ago and it never healed. It hurts! So I guess I’ll save my money.
In EU now it’s at 270 Euros for the cheapest option (from 370). Is it a bad idea to get it without any cover?
Is this a good deal for PDF reading? I know it’s no BOOX but that thing costs 500… Surely a big upgrade from my PaperWhite right?
I think it’s fine for PDFs and use it more than my older Boox Note2 now since I don’t need all the extra features. I don’t have covers for a lot of devices but I do have one for the Scribe. I don’t like the added weight and bulk of covers, but it’s nice to have somewhere to put the Scribe when it’s not in use, with something to hold the stylus, and the covers that double as stands are useful at times too. But a cover certainly isn’t necessary if you take care of your devices and don’t plan on putting it in a bag or anything.
Thanks for the reply!
It’s good to hear that you use it more than the Note 2.
I am going to buy it, it just seems like a much better value than the Boox devices right now.
Fingers crossed they keep it up with the updates, margin crop will take the experience far I believe.
I might have to look for some cheapo cover tho…
Amazon’s selling Scribes for prices this low, which are likely below their costs, seems like monopolistic behavior. How are companies like Kobo supposed to sell readers like the Elipsa 2E and make a profit?
I’ve owned a Kindle for about 9 years, and now use it everyday. And I have been sorely tempted to purchase a Scribe because I strongly desire a larger screen reader. However, although I like the Scribe excepting the hard metal edges, I will not buy one because I don’t want to support, what I think, are the monopolistic practices of Amazon.
I don’t understand how Amazon sells the Scribe for such a low price either, and it’s not like they sell note templates or cloud storage for it or anything so I don’t really understand how they intend to profit from it exactly. Their styli and replacement tips are more reasonably priced than the competition as well. The only thing they really charge a lot for is the cases, and I can’t see that being their endgame. Meanwhile, Kobo still hasn’t put the Kobo Elisa 2E on sale a single time since it was released. Two very different approaches…