The Kindle Colorsoft is discounted by $50, and a trade-in offer allows you to save even more.

The Amazon Kindle Scribe combines an e-reader and note-taking tablet into one package. The second-generation modes feature a ...

This Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet bundle normally retails for $404.97. As of Jan. 15, it's on sale for $329.99 at Amazon.

I really like the Scribe, pricey and limited though it may be. The question is whether you should choose an iPad instead.