It might still be a few days left for the mega Prime Day sales to unfold, though it seems celebrations have already begun. Amazon is currently offering a nice deal on the Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle that will let you save $60 right away. The deal applies to the range-topping 64 GB version of the Kindle Scribe, which right now is selling for $489.99 against an original price tag of $549.99. That translates to a saving of 11 percent on the list price.
The bundle comprises of the new 64 GB Kindle Scribe done up in Tungsten shade, Premium Pen, a plant-based leather folio sporting a black shade, and a power adapter. The 9W power adapter should allow for the minimum possible downtime so that you have the Scribe for active use for most of the time. As it is, the Kindle Scribe is known to have the largest battery, one that last the longest among all Kindle devices.
The Kindle Scribe is also unique in that it isn’t just an e-reader device but also offers note-taking capability. The Premium Pen offers a very natural writing experience that mimics a real pen on paper. You can easily jot down notes and convert them to text. You can share your notes with your contacts easily. The Active Canvas feature will make space for your note as you write. The built-in eraser can be used to quickly undo any mistakes that you might have made.
The Scribe otherwise comes with a 10.2-inch 300 PPI Paperwhite display. As with any Kindle, the Scribe offers excellent readability even out in the sun. Similarly, the integrated front light ensures the screen remains illuminated at night so that you can continue with your writing or note-taking even in the dark.
Go for the Scribe bundle deal if you find it too hard to resist and can’t wait for the actual Prime Day sales to start. Stay tuned.