Kindle Scribe vs Supernote

July 09, 2024
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Kindle Scribe
Kindle Scribe is the first Kindle for reading and writing, with a 10.2” 300 ppi Paperwhite display, includes 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 organized by book in one place, so you can browse, review, and export them via email.
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Supernote
e-Ink tablet for reading and productivity. Take notes, sketch, annotate printed documents, read ebooks and unleash your creativity with the distraction-free digital notebook. You can take notes directly on PDFs, EPUBs and emails, even edit Word documents by writing proofreading marks.
Kindle Scribe vs Supernote in our news:

2023. Kindle Scribe can now convert handwritten notes to text



Kindle Scribe has recently received the latest firmware update and one notable feature of this update is the ability to convert handwritten notebooks into text when exporting them. This allows users to conveniently edit and share their notebooks with friends, family, or colleagues via email. Within the Share menu, customers now have the options to "Convert to text and quick send" or "Convert to text and email" their standalone notebook as a .txt file. With the latter option, users can preview, review and make edits to the converted text before sending it to up to 5 email addresses. Additionally, the new firmware introduces the lasso select tool, which can be used in notebooks, sticky notes and PDFs uploaded to the Kindle library via the "Send to Kindle" feature. Furthermore, there are improvements in PDF reading capabilities and a wider selection of books and titles that support direct on-page writing.


2023. Kindle Scribe's notebook gets web-interface



Amazon has introduced a new feature that allows you to access your Notebooks from the Kindle Scribe on the Web. Your Notebooks automatically appear on the webpage when your Kindle Scribe syncs, without any additional steps. The webpage displays all your folders, subfolders and any notes added to them. To navigate through the notebook pages, you can use the mouse wheel or onscreen arrows. At the top right, there is a sync button to refresh the page, as well as a toggle to switch between list and grid view for the Notebooks. It's worth noting that the newest Notebooks are added to the bottom of the list, unlike the Scribe where they appear at the top. Perhaps sorting options will be added in the future. However, on the webpage, you can only view your notes and cannot edit or reorganize them. It's not possible to right-click and download them as images. Although you can save them as an HTML or PDF file, the functionality is not entirely reliable.


2023. Kindle Scribe now allows to send word documents to Kindle



Amazon recently unveiled numerous new features for its Amazon Kindle Scribe e-note, including the ability to Send to Kindle from Microsoft Word. This function allows users to send documents straight to their Kindle library and read and review them on any Kindle device. However, the feature is particularly useful on the Kindle Scribe, as it allows customers to add annotations directly to the documents. The update means that Microsoft 365 users with a personal, school, or work account can now utilize the Send to Kindle function in Microsoft Word on the desktop app. Those with free Microsoft accounts can access the feature through Word on the web. While Mac users will need to wait for a timeline to be released for Send to Kindle's compatibility with Word for Mac.


2022. Kindle Scribe brings writing to Amazon’s popular e-reader



For the first time since the original Kindle was launched in late 2007, Amazon has introduced the ability to write directly on the device with a stylus. The new model, called Kindle Scribe, is priced at $340. This is a significant new feature for the product, though a few companies, such as Remarkable and Sony with their DPT-CP1 and DPT-RP1 models, have already pioneered this functionality. The device comes with its own stylus, which magnetically attaches to the side—similar to many tablets. The stylus does not require charging and uses EMR (electro-magnetic resistance), which means other styli may also work with the Scribe, though the company advises against this, stating that their stylus is specifically calibrated for use with the Kindle.


2019. Supernote A5 - a new 10.3 inch digital note taking device



The Supernote A5 is a new digital note-taking device developed and produced in Japan. It boasts a large 10.3-inch E-Ink display with an active digitizer layer for stylus interaction. Inside, it is equipped with an IMX6 single-core processor, 1GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It is powered by a robust 2850mAh battery. The device measures 245mm x 178mm x 7mm and weighs less than 366g. Running on a Linux OS that has been finely tuned for digital note-taking, it includes a specialized app for drawing. Additionally, it serves as a dedicated e-book reader. The device features sharp edges and a sleek white exterior.

Author: Dhaval Parekh
Dhaval possesses a strong passion for technology and actively stays informed about the most recent advancements in the tech industry and cutting-edge gadgets. He pays special attention to dedicated e-Ink eReaders, e-Ink note-taking devices and tablets. In addition to his writing pursuits, Dhaval enjoys immersing himself in books and audiobooks, indulging in movies and series. Each month, he devotes his time to reading 1-2 fiction and tech books, and he proudly owns a diverse collection of eReaders. Having previously worked at TechCrunch, Dhaval now shares his expertise by contributing articles to various tech portals. You can contact Dhaval via email dhaval@bookrunch.com