Amazon Kindle Scribe ($450)
If he's a bonafide bookworm, get him Amazon's bestselling Kindle Scribe for easy reading day or night, indoors or outdoors. Unlike other digital readers, users can take notes and make edits directly onto the tool's screen. See why this device is such an editor favorite in our Amazon Kindle Scribe review.
- Pros: Combines reading and writing, high-resolution display, excellent battery life
- Cons: More expensive than standard Kindles, not all books support handwritten notes
- Type: E-reader and digital notebook combo
- Finish: Sleek aluminum body with matte display
- Shades: One
- Who it's best for: Avid readers, journalists, and note-takers
- Extras: Includes stylus pen and various digital notebook templates
Editor Quote: "The Kindle Scribe is created for the active reader and avid notetaker who appreciates and needs a distraction-free experience. Although it may seem like a simple device, you can do so much with it, whether it's self-reflecting while reading, making notes and edits on reports and presentations on the go, or just doodling." — Anvita Reddy, former assistant shopping editor
