Either way, the Scribe’s software updates are its most exciting new features. Most of them are designed to make the device more useful for writing. A new feature called Active Canvas, for instance, lets you write notes on books or PDFs that are actually anchored in-line with the text you’re reading.

I just hope the new Kindle Scribe pen doesn’t feel like a plastic toy, like the first one does. The weight of the pen makes a big difference for the writing experience. Amazons

When I reviewed the Kindle Scribe, I loved the large size and writing experience but disliked how restricted the software experience was. With the new Kindle Scribe arriving in December, Amazon has answered my complaints.

Amazon will release its first color Kindle, and a second-generation Kindle Scribe, with a new feature for writing in e-books.