Alan is a technology author based in Nova Scotia, Canada. A computer enthusiast since his youth, Alan stays current on what is new and what is next. With over 30 years of experience in computer, video ...

The Kindle Scribe is a new hybrid e-reader and e-note. You can view and edit PDF files, freehand draw and also conduct handwriting notes in Kindle books. PDF files are a different beast on the Scribe.

A PDF is a suitable file format for creating and reading e-books. However, if you want to open an e-book in most e-readers, like the Amazon Kindle and B&N Nook, you must first convert it to an EPUB.