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

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The Verge highlights a refurbished first-gen Kindle Scribe deal at Woot for $149.99 with promo code KINDLE25, describing its features as a large e-reader and digital notebook with AI-powered note-taking.

<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>
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# The first-gen Kindle Scribe is a big e-reader and digital notebook that’s $150 refurbished Source: [https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/974536/kindle-scribe-2022-refurbished-woot-deal-sale](https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/974536/kindle-scribe-2022-refurbished-woot-deal-sale) [![Sheena Vasani](https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/SHEENA_BLURPLE.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&w=96)](https://www.theverge.com/authors/sheena-vasani) Sheena Vasani writes about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by highlighting deals and product recommendations for*The Verge*\. The**Kindle Scribe**is worth considering if you’re heading back to school, as its large 10\.2\-inch screen can display 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[at Woot](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8836598/type/dlg/https://computers.woot.com/offers/amazon-kindle-scribe-43)when you apply the promo code**KINDLE25**at checkout\. That’s $220 off its original launch price from 2022 and even cheaper than the current[Kindle Paperwhite](https://www.theverge.com/24326185/amazon-kindle-paperwhite-signature-edition-2024-e-reader-review), though you’ll only get Woot’s 90\-day warranty\. Woot doesn’t specify the exact condition of its refurbished devices, but it does[offer a brief explanation here](https://forums.woot.com/t/refurbs-a-glossary/757894)of what to expect\. [![The Kindle Paperwhite standing upright in front of a background of yellow post-it notes.](https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24224757/226417__Amazon_Kindle_Scribe_AKrales_0197.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=16.666666666667%2C0%2C66.666666666667%2C100&w=2400)](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8836598/type/dlg/https://computers.woot.com/offers/amazon-kindle-scribe-43)[![The Kindle Paperwhite standing upright in front of a background of yellow post-it notes.](https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24224757/226417__Amazon_Kindle_Scribe_AKrales_0197.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&w=2400)](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8836598/type/dlg/https://computers.woot.com/offers/amazon-kindle-scribe-43) The Kindle Scribe features a sharp 300ppi E Ink display that’s glare\-free and supports adjustable color temperatures, making it easy to read whether you’re outside in the sun or studying late at night\. Like all other Kindles, the Scribe gives you quick and easy access to Amazon’s massive store of digital books, so you can switch between assigned reading and your favorite novels without carrying multiple books or devices\. It’s not waterproof like the Kindle Paperwhite, though, so you’ll want to keep it away from the pool and be careful when it rains\. It’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\. ## Verge Shopping Sign up to get the best deals on products we’ve found and tested sent to your inbox\. **Follow topics and authors**from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates\. - Sheena Vasani

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