Amazon's latest Kindle Scribe wants to help Aussies regain their focus
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Amazon has announced their next-generation Kindle Scribe series, now available for order, featuring three new models for Aussies looking to switch off their phones and focus.
Amazon's Kindle has become a cult classic in letting us read peacefully. Still, if you're looking for a digital alternative to writing, annotating and organising notes distraction-free, you're in luck!
Here’s everything you need to know.
NOTE: Prices are accurate at the time of publishing.
Kindle Scribe 2026 series at a glance...
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What is it? Amazon's latest Kindle Scribe products
What's new? Three new models, including a coloured display
Price: $699 to $1099
What is the Kindle Scribe?
Think of the Kindle Scribe as a hybrid between a digital reader and a notepad. It combines the eye-friendly reading experience of a traditional Kindle with the tactile feel of pen and paper.
The Scribe takes e-ink technology and the Kindle’s blueprint and scales it up to an 11-inch digital notebook. Essentially, it will let you read books, mark up files, and handwrite notes all in one device without constant notifications to distract you.
If you're the type of person who doodles, writes or reads all the time, then the Kindle Scribe might be for you. Amazon
What's new about the Kindle Scribe this year?
This Kindle Scribe 2026 series features a paper-like design that is thinner, lighter and faster. Specs-wise, it is 5.4 mm thin, weighs 400 grams and is 40 per cent faster at writing and page-turning compared to the previous generation, thanks to a new quad-core chip.
Moreover, Amazon has introduced a new texture-moulded glass that improves the writing experience, making it feel more natural for note-taking. To top it off, the new front light systems are more closely fitted against the display to create a smaller bezel and uniform lighting.
Add colour to your life with the new Colorsoft
Amazon is also launching a new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft that features the same new design with an integrated colour experience.
To design the colours without hurting your eyes like a phone screen, Amazon has used new key technologies and an all-new rendering engine that will make the experience feel as fluid as other Kindles.
Plus, it features a long battery life so you can keep reading, note-taking or journaling for weeks
The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft features a new colour display. Amazon
All-new productivity features
Yes, while we all may be sick of hearing the word 'AI' thrown around, Amazon's introducing some genuinely interesting features that'll help you be productive. And it's not all just AI.
Here's what's new:
- An all-new home page to access pages easily or jot down notes.
- Access documents from Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive or share notebooks with OneNote.
- AI-Powered search to get simple AI summaries or follow up with questions
- Shading tools for smooth gradients when using the pen and coloured pens options, too
- Workspace tools to organise documents in folders
Which Kindle Scribe should I pick?
Choosing a new gadget is always confusing when there are too many options, but let me simplify the decision-making process for you.
The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft will be the best pick for visual thinkers and planners who need to colour-code their notes, calendars and see the details of graphic novels and documents. Its cost starts from $999.
The Kindle Scribe will be the choice recommended for most people who don't mind a black-and-white display, as it offers high-speed performance combined with a built-in front light to help you read late at night. Its cost starts from $849.
The Kindle Scribe without a front light will be best for people who want the lowest price and do most of their thinking, reading and writing in a well-lit space like an office. Its cost starts from $699.
Regardless of which model you choose, they all include the , which you can also purchase separately if you lose one, and you can .
Each Kindle Scribe will serve a relatively similar purpose, albeit you're the decider of what you want. Amazon
Final verdict: Will the new Kindle Scribe be worth it?
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If you're a fan of the original Kindle and are looking for ways to escape the digital world while you read or write, then the Kindle Scribe will be an excellent companion to your daily life.
Thankfully, if you're stuck in analysis paralysis, the three different models offer a tailored experience to what you're after, so choosing should be no issue.
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