Amazon Revamps Kindle Scribe Line with New Design and First Color Model Amazon has unveiled the third generation of its Kindle Scribe reading and writing tablets, marking the most significant update since the device’s 2022 debut. This refresh introduces a complete physical redesign and, for the first time, a model with a color display. The new lineup consists of three distinct configurations. The entry-level model features a monochrome screen without a front light. The mid-tier option, which could be considered the standard Kindle Scribe 3, includes LED front lights but retains a black-and-white display. At the top is the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, Amazon’s pioneering writing tablet with a color E-ink screen. The most immediate change is the device’s new shape. Gone is the thicker bezel found on one long side of previous models. Amazon’s engineers reconfigured the internal components to fold behind the display, resulting in a symmetrical device with a uniform, slim bezel around the entire 11-inch screen. This redesign makes the Scribe lighter at 400 grams and remarkably thin at 5.4mm, aiming to improve one-handed use for note-taking. To achieve this sleek profile, Amazon reduced the number of layers in the display. It removed a separate anti-glare film and a top touch layer, instead using a glare-free screen with integrated touch support and a textured glass that mimics the feel of writing on paper. For the front-lit models, miniaturized LEDs were used and their number was doubled to ensure even lighting across the page. Another practical improvement is a stronger magnetic attachment for the stylus. The pen itself has been refined with a slightly thicker, more ergonomic shape but retains the rubberized top that functions as an eraser and a programmable button. Internally, a new custom chip and more memory contribute to a claimed 40 percent faster overall experience. The writing latency has been reduced to under 12 milliseconds for a smoother, more immediate feel, with parallax effects said to be virtually eliminated. The star of the show is the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft. Its color rendering is surprisingly vivid and distinct compared to competitors like the reMarkable Paper Pro, where colors can appear faded. The Colorsoft’s hues are more saturated and discernible from one another, resembling a glossy graphic novel rather than a faded newspaper comic. It comes in a purplish ‘fig’ color and has a slightly slower response rate of 14ms compared to the monochrome models. Alongside the hardware, Amazon is rolling out software updates. A redesigned home page better surfaces recent content, featuring a ‘quick notes’ area for instant jottings and a ‘Jump back into’ section. A new AI-powered search function can index and understand handwritten notes across all notebooks, allowing users to search for concepts and receive summarized results. Future updates will add support for Google Drive and OneDrive for easier document transfer, OneNote integration for exporting notes, and a ‘Send to Alexa+’ feature to interact with your notes via the voice assistant. The redesigned home page and many software features will be available to older Kindle devices via an update later this year. The new Kindle Scribe lineup will also be available later this year. Pricing starts at $429 for the entry-level model, $499 for the version with a front light, and $629 for the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft.
