The Verge’s Todd Haselton, got hands-on with Amazon’s latest iteration of the Kindle Scribe line up.

Amazon introduces three new Kindle Scribe models, headlined by the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft which features a color screen, enhanced pen functionality, and a paper-like writing surface.

• Three new Kindle Scribe models introduced, including a color screen option.

• Kindle Scribe Colorsoft features a paper-like writing surface and improved pen attachment.

• New models offer enhanced user experience with color and redesigned home screen.

Amazon has unveiled three new Kindle Scribe devices, with the premium Kindle Scribe Colorsoft featuring a much-anticipated color screen for $629.99, launching by year-end. This new model boasts a re-engineered writing surface that feels less glassy, improved pen attachment, and a sleek, thin design. The updates aim to enhance the user experience with more vibrant displays and practical improvements for note-taking and reading.

New Kindle Scribe Models

• 00:00:06 Amazon launched three new Kindle Scribe models, including the highlight Kindle Scribe Colorsoft with a color screen at $629.99, launching this year. A regular Kindle Scribe with a backlight and narrower borders is priced at $499.99, also launching this year. A third, more affordable Kindle Scribe without a backlight, priced at $429.99, is set to launch next year.

Colorsoft Features & Design

• 00:00:33 The new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft finally includes a color screen, offering various writing tools like pen, fountain pen, marker, pencil, and shader. Its surface has been changed to feel less glassy and more like paper, with minimal delay during use. The device is notably thin at 5.4 millimeters, weighs 400 grams, and features a stronger magnetic attachment for the pen to prevent loss.