The first-gen Kindle Scribe is a big e-reader and digital notebook that’s $150 refurbished

<figure> <img alt="A person holding an Amazon Kindle Scribe." data-caption="The Scribe comes with a Premium Pen, which includes a built-in eraser. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge" data-portal-copyright="Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24224265/226417__Amazon_Kindle_Scribe_AKrales_0041.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> The Scribe comes with a Premium Pen, which includes a built-in eraser. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The<strong> Kindle Scribe</strong> is worth considering if you’re heading back to school, as its large 10.2-inch screen can display<strong> </strong>textbooks and ebooks, or let you jot down handwritten notes during class. Now through August 8th, the first-gen model (with a Premium Pen) is down to just $149.99 with 16GB of storage in refurbished condition <a href="https://computers.woot.com/offers/amazon-kindle-scribe-43">at Woot</a> when you apply the promo code <strong>KINDLE25 </strong>at checkout. That&#8217;s $220 off its original launch price from 2022 and even cheaper than the current <a href="https://www.theverge.com/24326185/amazon-kindle-paperwhite-signature-edition-2024-e-reader-review">Kindle Paperwhite</a>, though you’ll only get Woot’s 90-day warranty. Woot doesn&#8217;t specify the exact condition of its refurbished devices, but it does <a href="https://forums.woot.com/t/refurbs-a-glossary/757894">offer a brief explanation here</a> of what to expect.</p> <div class="product-block"><h3>Kindle Scribe (16GB)</h3> <figure class="product-image"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24224757/226417__Amazon_Kindle_Scribe_AKrales_0197.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="The Kindle Paperwhite standing upright in front of a background of yellow post-it notes." /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://computers.woot.com/offers/amazon-kindle-scribe-43"> <strike>$369.99</strike> $149.99 at <strong>Woot (with code KINDLE25)</strong></a></li></ul></div> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Kindle Scribe features a sharp 300ppi E Ink display that&#8217;s glare-free and supports adjustable color temperatures, making it easy to read whether you&#8217;re outside in the sun or studying late at night. Like all other Kindles, the Scribe gives you quick and easy access to Amazon&#8217;s massive store of digital books, so you can switch between assigned reading and your favorite novels without carrying multiple books or devices. It&#8217;s not waterproof like the Kindle Paperwhite, though, so you&#8217;ll want to keep it away from the pool and be careful when it rains.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">It&#8217;s also a solid digital notebook, with the device offering a variety of pre-made templates for everything from lined paper and planners to to-do lists. After updating the software, the original Kindle Scribe also includes the same AI-powered note-taking features as the newer models, allowing you to jot down notes directly on compatible ebook pages, summarize and refine your handwritten notes, generate AI-powered summaries, and more. </p> <h5 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.theverge.com/23484927/amazon-kindle-scribe-e-reader-notetaking-pen-review">Read our Kindle Scribe (2022) review.</a></h5>