Amazon cuts like-new Kindle Scribe to $323.99
The refurbished Kindle Scribe is listed at Amazon for $323.99 as of July 20, knocking $81 off its $404.99 list price.
By Georgia Hale · Staff Writer
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Amazon has dropped the price of a like-new Kindle Scribe to $323.99, according to a July 20 deal report from Mashable.
The refurbished e-reader and digital notebook is listed down from $404.99, a discount of $81, or 20% off the list price. Mashable said the offer is available for a limited time.
The model in the deal is described as “Like-New,” meaning it is refurbished rather than brand new. According to Mashable, the device has been tested and certified to look and work like a new unit, and it comes with the same limited warranty as a new Kindle Scribe.
The Kindle Scribe is aimed at readers who want more than a standard e-reader. Mashable highlighted its mix of reading and writing features, including a large display designed for books, notes, lists and written ideas.
The device has a 10.2-inch glare-free screen with 300 ppi resolution and a built-in front light, according to Mashable. Those specs are meant to support both reading and writing, especially for users who want a bigger surface than smaller Kindle models provide.
One of the Scribe’s key tools is Active Canvas, which Mashable said lets users write directly on book pages. The feature can also expand margins when more room is needed for notes.
Battery life is another selling point in the deal report. Mashable said the Kindle Scribe is designed to run for months when used for reading and for weeks when used for writing, based on a single charge.
The offer is live at Amazon as of July 20. The listed price is $323.99 for the like-new Kindle Scribe, with the original price shown as $404.99.
For shoppers weighing a full-price device against a refurbished one, the central trade-off is clear from the listing details cited by Mashable: this is not a new unit, but it is certified to look and function like new and carries the same limited warranty as a new device.
Mashable described the deal as limited-time, though it did not specify an end date. Prices and availability on Amazon can change, so the discount may not remain in place for long.
This story draws on original reporting from Mashable.