Amazon’s note-taking Kindle Scribe has returned to its best price to date

With the ability to solve math equations and convert typed text into your own handwriting, Apple’s iPads are going to become a lot more student-friendly when iPadOS 18 launches in the fall. However, if you want something dedicated to studying or reading, I personally think an e-reader with note-taking capabilities like the Kindle Scribe is a better choice. And right now, it’s on sale for an all-time low at Amazon and Target, where you can buy the Scribe with a Basic Pen for $239.99 ($100 off) or a Premium Pen for $264.99 ($105 off).

In my experience, hybrid devices like the Kindle Scribe offer fewer distractions than your typical tablet, allowing you to focus better on the task at hand. As an e-reader, the Scribe also lasts about a month on a single charge, and its soothing light is easier on the eyes without sacrificing readability thanks to its sharp, 10.2-inch screen.

Aside from just being a good large-screen ebook reader, the Scribe has also come a long way as a note-taking device since it launched in 2022. It can convert handwriting into typed text, for instance, and now allows you to write directly on pages of select titles. The built-in notebooks also offer more organizational tools and a better selection of pen styles. I still think the Kobo Elipsa 2E is the more intuitive and capable device — it can even solve math equations — but the Scribe is still worth a look if you’re already embedded in Amazon’s ecosystem.