Last chance to get the most underrated Kindle e-reader with a big Cyber Monday discount

The first-generation Kindle Scribe is, in my book, an absolute winner, and for Black Friday/Cyber Monday it’s now cheaper than ever.

While the Kindle Scribe might not have been the slam dunk that people thought it would be on launch (the one key letdown being that you can’t write directly onto Kindle books), I think that it’s genuinely an underrated E Ink tablet that, at the reduced price of £214.99, makes it a bargain buy against competitors like the Remarkable 2.

For context, the Remarkable 2 will set you back £389 when buying it brand new, and while I absolutely love it as a digital note-taking device, it doesn’t pack quite as many features overall as the Kindle Scribe.

The most obvious trump card in the Scribe’s arsenal is that it’s the only E Ink tablet out there (aside from the Scribe 2) that can let you read Kindle books. Anyone who’s used a Kindle before knows just how comprehensive Amazon’s platform really is, with all the latest best sellers ready to buy in seconds.

Plus, thanks to the Scribe’s large 10.2 inch display, text feels easier to read than ever, particularly if you prefer a larger font size.

On the note-taking side of things, the Scribe does have a lot going for it. While the interface and sharing options aren’t quite as seamless as what the Remarkable line brings to the table, the Scribe does boast a highly realistic writing experience that barely feels any different from pen and paper.

Plus, thanks to the Kindle Scribe’s backlight, you don’t have to rely on an external light source like you do with the Remarkable 2. This means that if you have a bit of late-night inspiration and don’t want to turn on a light, you can still jot down what you need to.

There’s plenty to like about the Kindle Scribe but when it’s so cheap, it’s an instant win for note-takers, readers and students alike.

Looking for a different deal? 

If you’re interested in the apps and features that come with owning a tablet, you won’t want to miss this brilliant Apple deal. The iPad 10 is now just £299 on Amazon for Black Friday.