The first-gen Kindle Scribe is a big e-reader and digital notebook that’s $150 refurbished
Amazon's original 2022 Kindle Scribe, bundled with the Premium Pen, has been discounted to $149.99 in refurbished condition at Woot until 8 August, using the promo code KINDLE25. The device combines a large e-reader with digital notebook functions, making it a notable option for students returning to school who want to read textbooks and take handwritten notes on a single gadget.
The deal represents a $220 reduction from the Scribe's original launch price and undercuts the current Kindle Paperwhite, though buyers only receive Woot's 90-day warranty rather than Amazon's standard cover, and the exact refurbishment condition is not specified. The 16GB model features a 300ppi glare-free E Ink display with adjustable colour temperature, access to Amazon's ebook store, and note-taking templates; after a software update it also gains the AI-powered note summarising and refining features found on newer Scribe models. Unlike the Paperwhite, it is not waterproof.
- First-gen Kindle Scribe refurbished bundle now $149.99 at Woot.
- Deal runs until 8 August with code KINDLE25.
- Includes Premium Pen, AI note features, but not waterproof.
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The Kindle Scribe is Amazon’s large-screen e-reader with a digital pen for handwriting notes. Its first model came out in 2022 and was designed to let people read ebooks and write in notebooks on the same device.
Amazon sells ebooks through its Kindle store, while the Scribe’s screen uses E Ink, which looks more like printed text than a phone or tablet display. The Paperwhite is a smaller Kindle reader and is waterproof; the Scribe is not.
The Scribe may appeal to students who want to read course material and take handwritten notes without carrying separate devices. Refurbished electronics have been repaired or checked for resale, but their condition and warranty can differ from those of a new product.