Amazon’s $340 Kindle Scribe is its first e-reader with handwriting and pen support
Amazon's Kindle Scribe is a 10.2-inch e-ink e-reader with a bundled pen and handwriting support. [credit: Amazon ]
Update, 2:43PM: We've added additional info about pricing for the Premium Pen and the higher storage capacities, as well as details about the screen's front light.
Original story: Earlier this month, Amazon announced an update to its entry-level Kindle, but at the company's product event today, the focus was on a new flagship product that includes handwriting support and a stylus-not a new feature for e-readers but a first for the Kindle lineup.
The Kindle Scribe is a 10.2-inch e-ink e-reader that includes a pen for taking notes, annotating documents, or general scribbling. The device will start at $340 for 16GB of storage and a Basic Pen accessory, and it's available for preorder today. It will begin shipping at some unspecified date later this year.