I purchased the Amazon Kindle Scribe leather folio cover as part of a bundle. Almost a month after ordering and numerous date changes for arrival, I received the case. It looks like it was a return. The box was creased and torn where the opening tab was. That was a slight disappointment and a concern. I wonder if there was supposed to be something in the box that wasn't there? With that said, the folio case holds the Kindle in place securely enough that, I don't worry it will fall out with normal use. The case is very thin, very light, and looks very sleek. I don't like the big Kindle embossed on the front of the folio case, I'd rather that be on the back of the case somewhere preferably in small letters. I guess I overlooked that when I made my selection. I do like the angles the case provide for writing and reading. After two and a half, almost three weeks with no protection for the device, I decided I'm happy it arrived and I have something protect my investment. How well its going to hold up over time I cannot say. I see that the leather scratches easily, I inadvertently brushed my fingernail (I have natural short nails) across the cover reaching for the stylus and I see it made a scratch mark, I was able to rub it out a little but I can still see where my fingernail brushed across it. I guess I can say it has a weathered look now.
Update September 26, 2024
After using my Kindle Scribe off and on over the past 7 months, I can say, "I'm happy with my purchase." I have a device that meets my needs for reading and taking handwritten notes. No, I can’t write the note in the margins of the books I read but I can get my thoughts down before I forget them. I like how the written notes can be seen on all my devices with the Kindle app. If I edit a note on one device it’s edited on all. I’m better at using the Kindle Scribe now even so, some problems I mentioned in my initial review still remain, like system crashes when I use the lasso tool and the inability to copy and paste text from the e-book to notes. Scribe makes it easy to collect written notes and distill them into a concise summary document. I don't type with the Scribe. In fact, if I need to type a note, I’d use the Kindle app on my iPhone. I have not explored whether or not the Scribe would work with a Bluetooth keyboard and I wouldn’t want that anyway because it would take away from the simplicity of what the Scribe is - a reader that allows you to take notes.
I still give this e-reader high marks and recommend it highly for e-reading and note taking. Other pluses include, the notebook is great for those who like to write rather than type their thoughts. Handwritten notes can be changed to text even if the process is somewhat clunky. You can listen to and read book at the same time, something I like to do when I have trouble focusing. Overall, the Scribe is not a one tool that can do everything you might want a e-reader/e-notebook to do but what it does do, I think it does well.
Amazon Kindle Scribe Leather Folio Cover with Magnetic Attach, Sleek Protective Case
4.4
| 1,768 ratingsPrice: 79.99
Last update: 12-17-2024
About this item
Device magnetically attaches to a slim folio, rather than snapping into a plastic back like a traditional Kindle cover.
Kindle Scribe Folio Cover is designed to be sleek, light, and protect the screen of your device (compatible only with Kindle Scribe—will not fit any other Kindle).
Front cover transforms into a built-in stand with choice of low or high angle positions for hands-free reading.
Pen holder keeps your Kindle Scribe Basic or Premium Pen secure. Or, choose to attach your pen magnetically to the side of your Kindle Scribe.
Slim and lightweight design allows for hours of comfortable reading and writing.
Opens and closes to wake your Kindle Scribe up or put it to sleep and magnetic attachment ensures cover closes securely.
Premium fabric with a microfiber interior helps protect your screen and keeps it clean.
Made with 50% post-consumer recycled PC in the side-wall, 30% post-consumer recycled glass fiber in front and rear core panels, and leather from suppliers that have been rated Gold by the Leather Working Group.
Kindle Scribe Folio Cover is designed to be sleek, light, and protect the screen of your device (compatible only with Kindle Scribe—will not fit any other Kindle).
Front cover transforms into a built-in stand with choice of low or high angle positions for hands-free reading.
Pen holder keeps your Kindle Scribe Basic or Premium Pen secure. Or, choose to attach your pen magnetically to the side of your Kindle Scribe.
Slim and lightweight design allows for hours of comfortable reading and writing.
Opens and closes to wake your Kindle Scribe up or put it to sleep and magnetic attachment ensures cover closes securely.
Premium fabric with a microfiber interior helps protect your screen and keeps it clean.
Made with 50% post-consumer recycled PC in the side-wall, 30% post-consumer recycled glass fiber in front and rear core panels, and leather from suppliers that have been rated Gold by the Leather Working Group.