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He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme.Amazon has finally given a release date for its new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft and Kindle Scribe: They’ll be available to purchase starting on December 10th, Amazon spokesperson Rachel Erickson tells The Verge. They’ll cost the same as what Amazon announced back in September: $629.99 for the Colorsoft and $499.99 for the Scribe, which includes a front light. The company won’t be taking preorders.Amazon’s updated Scribes have larger 11-inch screens, weigh 400 grams, and are 5.4mm thin (which is thinner than an iPhone Air). The screens use a “new texture-molded glass to improve the friction when the pen glides across the screen,” according to Amazon, and the versions with front lighting have a new system that uses miniaturized LEDs. 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Amazon has announced the official launch date for its new Kindle Scribe devices, slated for December 10th, 2025. The unveiling confirms previously reported information regarding pricing and availability. The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft and standard Kindle Scribe will be available for purchase at a fixed price point: $629.99 for the Colorsoft model and $499.99 for the standard Scribe, which includes a front light. Notably, Amazon has opted against accepting preorders, directing consumers to purchase the devices on the release date. The devices themselves feature significant upgrades compared to previous iterations. Both models boast an expanded 11-inch screen, reducing the weight to 400 grams, and maintain a remarkably thin profile of 5.4mm – thinner than an iPhone Air. A key design element is a new texture-molded glass surface incorporated into the screens, intended to improve the friction experienced when using the included pen. For the front-lit versions, Amazon implemented a new miniature LED system for enhanced lighting. Furthermore, the Scribe models incorporate a redesigned pen featuring strengthened magnets for a secure and reliable snapping action to the device’s side. However, there’s a staggered release schedule; the more affordable $429.99 Scribe variant, lacking a front light, is not scheduled to launch until 2026. This adjusted timeline suggests a deliberate strategy to gauge market demand for the full-featured Scribe before releasing the lower-cost option. The company’s decision to forego preorders adds a layer of intrigue, potentially indicating a strong initial consumer response or a desire to manage inventory effectively upon the device’s launch. The release of these devices represents an expansion of Amazon’s product portfolio beyond traditional e-readers, positioning the Scribe as a versatile tool for note-taking, reading, and digital journaling.