Booklovers love Kobo eReaders. Their newest one, the Kobo Elipsa, is the first from Kobo to use a stylus that lets you do so much more with your e-reader. With new features that offer a great reading experience, the Elipsa will sure change your reading habits. In this contest, Best Buy and Kobo are giving you a chance to win one of three Kobo eReaders: an Elipsa, a Libra H2O, and a Nia. These prizes were tested by Best Buy Blog Editor, Martin Renaud, and now we are giving them away. Read this article to learn my top five things you can do with an Elipsa, then enter for a chance to win one of three Kobo ereaders.

Get more than just an eReader with Kobo

I’m sure many avid readers would agree that all of us have different reading habits. For me I like to engage with a book in many ways. If you take one book from my bookshelf, it’s likely that you’d see an assortment of scribblings on every page, some underlines, highlights, annotations—even drawings. It’s my way of active reading, which helps me understand better. That’s why when I learned about the Kobo Elipsa, I became so excited to know that I can do all these with an e-reader.

If you want to know more about this line of Kobo eReaders, read Martin Renaud’s recent review comparing the Kobo Elipsa, Libra H2O, and Nia. You can also watch a video of his review. And be sure to check out the complete Kobo selection available at Best Buy.

Kobo just released some new e-readers in the past month (Kobo Sage and Kobo Libra 2) and we’ll be reviewing those on the blog very soon.

5 tips to make the most out of your Kobo Elipsa

My favourite of the three e-readers we are giving away in this contest is the Kobo Elipsa. Whether you’re reading at home, on the train, or on a good alone time at a café, there are so many things you can do with an Elipsa. Here I share a few tips that I believe will improve your reading experience.

1. Build a virtual library at your fingertips

Kobo has millions of titles available on its database that you can download on all Kobo eReaders, from the Kobo Nia to Libra H2O. From the Kobo store, you can easily find and download a whole lot of titles you want, from novels, poetry, autobiographies, nonfiction, to self-help. And the best thing is that you have all of them in one place, so you can always pick one that suits your mood anytime of the day.

The 10.3 inch Kobo Elipsa is easy to carry. Pack it up in your bag, and you have with you your entire virtual library wherever you go.

2. Mark up the page with the Kobo eReader stylus

If you’re like me who likes to scribble a lot right on the page. You’ll be so impressed with how the Kobo Elipsa lets you do this on an e-reader. The Elipsa features a dedicated stylus which is great to accompany your every reading.

Jot down your thoughts as you read right on the page. Comment on what you think about a certain character or scene. Write down quick reactions like whoa! for sections where you find some writing that impresses you. Draw sad face emojis for harrowing events, or a lightbulb for great ideas. After finishing a book, your annotations bookmark the sections you want to read again or come back to in your book club discussions, if you’re part of one.

3. Turn your Kobo Elipsa into your all-in-one notepad

With the Kobo Elipsa, you can create multiple notebooks all in one place. Open a lined notebook for your daily journal, a dotted notebook for a customized planner, a grid notebook for your mathematical charts and diagrams, or a plain white page for your sketches. Whatever you need a notebook for, you can create one the way you like it. And the best part is you can then transfer them to your own computer.

4. Get quick reference access

The Kobo Elipsa, as well as other Kobo eReaders like the Kobo Nia and Libra H2O give you quick access to the built-in dictionary or Wikipedia with a touch of a finger. When you’re using the dictionary, simply press and hold on a word that you want defined. Then as you see a line appear below the word, lift your finger and the definition will flash on the screen.

Kobo offer several dictionaries in different languages, so you can add a dictionary in the language you need. This feature really comes in handy, as it saves you the hassle of checking the definition from a physical or online dictionary.

5. Borrow books from Overdrive

The Kobo Elipsa has a built in Overdrive feature which allows you to borrow from your local public library. Similarly, you have access to Overdrive from the Kobo Nia or Libra H2O as well. Nowadays many major libraries across Canada lend ebooks through Overdrive and you only need your library card to have access to titles that your library has available on the free ebook database. Use your Kobo Elipsa to browse, download, and place a hold on select titles you want to read.

There’s a Kobo eReader for any type of reader

Apart from the Kobo Elipsa, there’s a whole range of Kobo eReaders for everyone. Fancy reading by the pool? The Kobo Libra H2O is a waterproof e-reader, which makes for a great companion for your beach vacations or even in your regular bath time. The Kobo Nia, on the other hand, is one of Kobo’s smallest e-readers that’s perfect for braving those jam-packed train rides with one hand on the handrail.

Know which Kobo eReader suits you by visiting the Kobo page on Best Buy Canada.

How to Enter

Entering this contest is easy and you can enter twice.

  1. In a comment below, tell us one book released this year you’d recommend to Best Buy Blog readers and why.
  2. In a comment on Martin’s review, tell us which among the Kobo Elipsa, Libra H2O, or Nia would you like to own and why.

What you will win

 

At the end of this contest, we’ll randomly select three eligible entries to receive one of the e-readers that Martin tested in his review: Kobo Libra H2O 7″ Digital eReader with Touchscreen, Kobo Nia 6″ Digital eReader with Touchscreen, and Kobo Elipsa Pack with 10.3″ Digital eReader, Stylus & SleepCover Case.

This contest runs from November 24th to December 8th.

Remember you can enter twice, by entering one comment below and another comment on Martin’s review. Once you’re done entering, feel free to browse for upcoming ebook releases for the new year and list all of them in a piece of paper you can pin on a wall. Do it for good luck! Who knows you might be reading all of them soon on your very own e-reader.

Win a Kobo eReader Contest Rules and Regulations

Good luck!

Chris Nasaire
Chris Nasaire
Chris is constantly on the lookout for new tech that can make day-to-day productivity fun and easy—from the latest coffee machines to high-performing laptops. Outside of his exciting role as an editor at Best Buy Canada, he writes short fiction and travel stories, with some of his work appearing in local literary magazines.

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  2. I would highly recommend “Wilful Blindness” by Sam Cooper to all Canadians. I will caution it can be infuriating to read how poorly Canada has dealt with money laundering and drug cartels.

  10. I would love the Kobo Elipsa. You can use the stylus to make notes in your book and the blank pages in a digital notebook converts your notes to typed text.

  11. In enjoyed the ebook, “People We Meet on Vacation” by Emily Henry. The characters were relateable and interesting.

  12. One of the books that was released this year that I would recommend to all the Best Buy Blog Readers is Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. It is one of the best Sci-Fi books I have read so far. Instead of painting a glooming story about the universe which almost all sci-fi books end up doing, it draws upon an optimistic view of the universe. Furthermore, Andy Weir’s writing style will literally have you hooked to the point where you will be enjoying the ride through the story, guaranteed!

  16. Because I love a good mystery, ROCK PAPER , SCISSORS by Alice Feeney, is one I would recommend. There are so many twists and turns, one definitely doesn’t know where this one will end up.
    The Kobo Libra H20 is great for travel and aging eyes.

  17. I definitely recommend Shipped by Angie Hockman. It’s a fun read and what better way to escape than with a little romance on a cruise.

  19. I would like to read the “Intelligent Investor” since I am retired (from the active workforce) and with winter nipping at my heels, I will have time to actually read something not work related.

  23. I couldn’t put “The Last Thing He Told Me” down. Strong character development and a great mystery.

  29. I would recommend Ghost Forest by Pik-Shuen Fung because of how much emotion the author is able to convey through her unique writing style.

  30. I recommend Leviathan Falls by James S.A. Corey but first read the rest of the series. It’s fantastic Hugo-award winning science fiction that inspired the Prime Video Original series “The Expanse”

  31. A tale of two cities! but if you’re looking for a book that’ll make you cry, look no further and pick up a calculus book :))

  33. I would recommend While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams, shes so articulate and is a great story teller

  34. I’d recommend “The Secrets We Keep” by Kaye Hewitt as it was highly recommended to me.
    It’s about a tale of friendship, loyalty, family, complexities and is an emotional roller coaster.
    I’m look forward to reading “The Secrets We Keep” during Christmas week.

    I’m definitely excited and sold on the Kobo Elipsa’s bigger screen, Kobo Stylus for note taking, included cover and hopefully my new travelling companion!

    Thanks for this amazing opportunity.

  36. I would recommend “Call Me Indian” by Fred Sasakamoose, because it’s important for us to read about the violence perpetrated by our country on First Nation peoples.

  38. Probably would recommend Orwell’s 1984 to better understand the potential of our current civilization. Whether or not we agree with the theory and practice of oligarchical collectivism, it’s certainly an interesting read.

  43. I recommend Jonathon Franzen’s “Crossroads.” It’s fantastic read about 70’s culture, family and dysfunction.

  47. I would recommend to Best Buy Blog readers the book by this year Giller Prize Winner Omar El Akkad entitled What Strange Paradise

  49. I would like the ereader because I am currently studying Cloud Infrastructure and the books are pretty massive and the online reading is painful. That would be perfect to read in bed. I would recommend everyone to learn about IT and try out the CompTIA A+ Study Guide. If everyone would read that, we wouldn’t have to outsource call centers abroad.
    Thank you in advance 🙂

  50. Absolutely love Kobo reader. I love to take readers with me on trips. Allowing leaving notes is a great feature. I would definitely trade my Kindle.

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