Amazon Launches New "Kindle Scribe Series" in Japan, Including "Kindle Scribe Colorsoft" with First-Ever Color Display

Amazon announced on May 12th (Tuesday) that it will refresh its note-taking e-reader "Kindle Scribe" and launch the new "Kindle Scribe series" in Japan. The series will feature the "Kindle Scribe Colorsoft," the first Kindle Scribe in history to be equipped with a color display, enabling color display and writing*1. All models in the new series also achieve smoother writing, a thinner, lighter, and faster design. Furthermore, usability has been improved with a refreshed user interface, new templates, and cloud integration features. The new models will be released as "Kindle Scribe Colorsoft," "Kindle Scribe," and "Kindle Scribe without front light." The new "Kindle Scribe Colorsoft" will be priced at ¥106,980 (tax included) for 32GB and ¥115,980 (tax included) for 64GB. The new "Kindle Scribe" will be ¥89,980 (tax included) for 32GB and ¥98,980 (tax included) for 64GB. The new "Kindle Scribe without front light" will be ¥72,980 (tax included) for 16GB*2. For more details, please visit Amazon.co.jp (https://www.amazon.co.jp/kindle-series).

As before, the new Kindle Scribe features an eye-friendly, paper-like reading experience with reduced glare, automatic brightness adjustment, adjustable warm light, note-taking functions, and a premium pen*3. It also allows browsing and purchasing e-books from the Kindle Store. Additionally, it has a battery that lasts for weeks*4 and no distracting apps or notifications, allowing users to concentrate on work, reading, and thinking.

Kindle Scribe's First Color Display Model "Kindle Scribe Colorsoft"

The "Kindle Scribe Colorsoft," born as the first Kindle Scribe model with a color display, adopts a new design similar to other models and enables color display and smooth color writing. To achieve eye comfort and soft colors, it employs a uniquely customized Colorsoft display technology. A light guide using color filters and nitride LEDs enhances color expression without compromising detail. Furthermore, a new rendering engine has been developed to provide an excellent color handwriting experience, ensuring fast, smooth, and natural writing while expressing colors.

Common Features of the New "Kindle Scribe Series"

Thinner, lighter, and faster with a new design compared to previous models:

- The device is thin and light, measuring just 5.4mm thick and weighing only 400g*5. Additionally, handwriting and page-turning speeds have improved by approximately 40%*6. - Equipped with a larger 11-inch anti-glare display, it provides a sensation similar to writing on actual paper. It is sized to comfortably view full-sized documents while also offering a natural feel for note-taking. - The device's design has also been refreshed, resulting in a more refined form.

New technologies incorporated to further enhance usability:

- The new front light system features twice the number of miniaturized LEDs compared to conventional models*7. By placing them closer to the display, it achieves narrower bezels and uniform illumination*7. - New texture-molded glass improves the friction sensation when the pen glides across the screen. This creates a moderate, paper-like resistance, enabling a natural writing experience. - A redesigned display stack further reduces parallax. This brings the sensation even closer to writing directly on paper. - A new quad-core chip, increased memory, and the latest Oxide display technology ensure all operations run more responsively.

New features to further boost productivity:

- Revamped Home Screen: The new home screen includes quick notes, allowing users to jot down ideas instantly when inspiration strikes. It also provides quick access to recently opened books, documents, and notebooks. - Easy document access with cloud integration: Supports Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive, allowing users to import documents to the device and add notes. - Share notes to Microsoft OneNote: Created notes can be exported to OneNote, allowing users to consolidate all notes in one place and continue editing from their PC.