[Kindle Scribe] Add backlight to Supernote Manta

Supernote Manta vs. Kindle Scribe (2024): My Honest Comparison I use both the **Supernote Manta** and the **2024 Kindle Scribe**, and I have good reasons for keeping both. Everyone will use these devices a little differently. You can read and write on each, and both have their pros and cons. Personally, I use e-ink devices for three things only: **note-taking, organizing, and reading.** I don’t need anything flashy—just something portable, light, and that gives me the feeling of writing with a pen on paper. # Writing Feel — Supernote Manta Let’s get straight to the reason I bought both devices: I wanted something that *truly* felt like pen on paper. For years, I used 8.5 x 11 legal pads—five of them at a time—plus my MacBook Air. It became too much to lug around, and finding notes turned into a part-time job. I tried the reMarkable Paper Pro and reMarkable Move, but writing felt like plastic on plastic. I’ve also used an iPad with a Paperlike screen protector and different stylus nibs. It helped a bit, but the feel was still plastic on glass—too smooth and hard. Then I bought the Supernote Manta and the Kindle Scribe. Between the two, the Supernote Manta wins hands down for the “pen on paper” experience. Unlike the smaller Supernote Nomad, which has a glass screen, the Manta has a flexible screen covered by a FeelWrite film that’s self-healing. Combined with the LAMY stylus, the experience is exceptional. The moment the nib touched the screen, I knew it was different—*night and day* compared to the reMarkable or iPad. It’s a joy to use and keeps you coming back. As for handwriting-to-text conversion—it’s only as accurate as your handwriting. # Organization — Supernote Manta It took me a few minutes to get used to Supernote’s system because, unlike iPad/GoodNotes, it doesn’t have a “homepage.” When you power it on, you’re taken directly back to your last note. The file system is simple: * **Files** * **Documents** (folders) * **Notes** Here’s how I organize my writing projects: * Under *Documents*, I created folders for **Fiction**, **Non-Fiction**, **EPUBs**, and **PDFs** * Inside *Fiction*, I created folders by **genre** (Thriller, Sci-Fi, etc.) * Inside each genre folder, I added **a folder for each book** (e.g., Book Title 1, Book Title 2) * Inside each book folder, I keep notes for **Characters**, **Locations**, **Outlines**, **Plots**, etc. Supernote also lets you **pin quick-access shortcuts** in the right sidebar—folders, notes, anything. It’s intuitive and easy to navigate. You can also **search by title, keyword, or link**, which is where Supernote really shines. It adapts beautifully to any workflow. # Reading — Supernote Manta I’ve read both **PDFs** and **EPUBs** on it, and they look great. I simply connect the Manta to my MacBook Air with a cable and use **Android File Transfer** to drag files over. You can send the files through other ways though, Supernote cloud (free), Dropbox, Googledrive, Onedrive. The only drawback: the **lack of a backlight.** You’ll need natural daylight or a lamp to read comfortably—unlike the Kindle Scribe, which has a warm light. # Writing Feel — Kindle Scribe The Scribe has its own unique feel. If: * The reMarkable feels like *plastic on plastic*, and * The iPad feels like *plastic on glass*, and * The Supernote feels like *pen on paper*, then the **Kindle Scribe** feels like **a felt-tip pen or pencil on plastic**. It’s smooth—not bad at all—and definitely better than the reMarkable or iPad, but it still doesn’t come close to the Manta. I take most of my notes on the Supernote, but if I had to, I could easily write on the Scribe. There’s some friction, but not much “give.” I do love the **handwriting-to-text conversion** on the Scribe—it’s more accurate than Supernote’s—and the **AI summarization feature** is a nice bonus. # Organization — Kindle Scribe This is where Supernote completely outperforms it. The Scribe’s note organization feels basic. If you’re doing serious note-taking, exporting, or need to insert pages before or after, the **Supernote is miles ahead**. That said, for **quick notes, to-dos, or brain dumps**, the Scribe works just fine. # Reading — Kindle Scribe This is where the Scribe truly shines. Reading on it is a joy—the **warm light** is soft and easy on the eyes, worlds apart from the harsh glare of an iPad or Mac screen. You can adjust both **brightness and warmth** to your liking. I haven’t tested PDFs or EPUBs yet beyond Kindle books, but for reading novels, it’s excellent. # Final Scores |Device|Score|Pros|Cons| |:-|:-|:-|:-| |**Supernote Manta**|**9/10**|Best pen-on-paper feel. Fantastic note organization. Excellent build.|No warm light.| |**Kindle Scribe (2024)**|**8/10**|Great reading experience. Warm, adjustable light. Good handwriting recognition.|Organization lags behind Supernote. Writing feel not quite there yet.| |**iPad (with Paperlike cover + nibs)**|**5/10**|Versatile, powerful, great app ecosystem (GoodNotes).|Doesn’t feel like paper. Not e-ink.| |**reMarkable Paper Pro / Move**|**3–4/10**|Sleek design.|Poor writing feel, overpriced, overhyped. Would use only as a last resort.| Shipping notes: * **Supernote Manta** shipped from China to Canada in just 2 days. * **Kindle Scribe** arrived overnight from Amazon. * **iPad** was purchased locally. If you have any questions or want me to check something specific, drop them below—I’m happy to test or compare anything for you.