Amazon Launches Kindle Scribe Without Front Light

Amazon has launched a new entry in its Kindle Scribe lineup, the Kindle Scribe Without Front Light, targeting users seeking a slim, affordable e-ink writing tablet. The device becomes available for purchase starting June 10 in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and New Zealand, with preorders open now in Canada ahead of shipping on June 11.

The new model features an 11-inch glare-free monochrome display with a textured surface designed to mimic the friction of writing on paper. At 5.4 millimeters thick and 400 grams, it ranks among the lightest and thinnest in the e-ink writing category. Amazon states that a new quad-core processor delivers 40 percent faster writing responsiveness and page turns compared to the previous generation, while reduced parallax minimizes the gap between pen tip and on-screen ink.

Priced at $389.99 in the UK, AU$699 in Australia, and comparable amounts elsewhere, the device omits the front light found on higher-end siblings to achieve a lower cost. It includes 16GB of storage, a non-charging Premium Pen with magnetic attachment, a USB-C cable and replacement tips. Battery life reaches up to 16 weeks for reading or 2.5 weeks for...