The Kobo Elipsa 2E stands out as a compelling choice for students. As the back-to-school season approaches, students and educators alike are on the lookout for tech gadgets that can make the upcoming academic year a smoother experience. Let’s explore how the Kobo Elipsa 2E is an ideal companion for school, especially in terms of reading and writing functionalities. I’ll also add a few reflections on the subject by the great Canadian writer, my favourite writer in fact, Robertson Davies from his famous lectures appropriately titles, “Reading” and “Writing.” Read this blog article, then follow the directions below for a chance to win a Kobo Elipsa 2E.
Kobo Elipsa 2E: reading and writing just got easier
The Kobo Elipsa 2E isn’t just another e-reader; it’s an all-in-one digital notebook that allows you to read, annotate, and write, all with the flick of a stylus. Its sleek design and large 10.3-inch E Ink display make it easy on the eyes, ensuring a comfortable reading experience for prolonged periods. It includes all of the features that we have come to love about Kobo ereaders and more. To learn more about its features, read the detailed, honest review by Ted Kritsonis on the blog. Let’s explore its two main functions, reading and writing, in a bit more depth in the next two sections.
Reading with the Kobo Elipsa 2E
A Vast Library
With access to over 6 million titles easily downloadable from the Kobo store and millions more that you can quickly and easily “borrow” from your local library, from academic textbooks to bestselling novels, the Kobo Elipsa 2E ensures that you’ll never run out of reading material. Moreover, the device can support various file formats, such as PDF, EPUB, and more, making it a versatile choice for students.
Annotations and Highlights
The Kobo Elipsa 2 lets you annotate and highlight texts as you read, which can be especially useful for academic reading. The stylus offers a pen-like experience, so you can jot down notes in the margins, underline important sentences, and bookmark pages for quick access later.
Robertson Davies on Reading
Renowned Canadian novelist Robertson Davies discusses the essence of reading in his famous essay on the subject. According to Davies, reading is not merely the act of decoding words on a page but a process of deep engagement and contemplation. Contrary to what you might think, Davies doesn’t just advise reading the classics. No, he advise we read old and new, deep and not so deep. Importantly, he suggests you read slowly and re-read the works that speak to you with “special intimacy.” I agree with him that, “Nobody ever reads the same book twice.” Each time I’ve read his “Rebel Angels” or “What’s Bred in the Bone” or “Fifth Business” I was a different person, and, the book was quite different for the new me.
Writing with the Kobo Elipsa 2
Seamless Digital Notebook
Writing is an essential skill for students, and the Kobo Elipsa 2E’s digital notebook feature makes this activity effortless. Whether you’re jotting down lecture notes or brainstorming ideas for your next assignment, the Kobo Elipsa 2E is as versatile as a traditional notebook, but without the bulk.
Convert Handwritten Notes
One of the most innovative features of the Kobo Elipsa 2E is its ability to convert handwritten notes to typed text, making it easier for you to organize and search your notes later on.
Robertson Davies on Writing
Robertson Davies also provides unique insight into “Writing.” According to him, writing is a form of self-exploration and a way to articulate complex thoughts and emotions. He spends a good deal of this essay discussing his responses to common questions mailed to him. One of my favourites is his answer to the question, “Where do you get your ideas from?” His answer: “I don’t get ideas, they get me.” I have found that too: ideas take over your thoughts and that can happen at any hour. Make the Kobo Elipsa 2E your constant companion and you will be prepared to jot down those ideas when they appear before your mind’s eye—and they’ll be yours forever.
The Kobo Elipsa 2E is an exceptional tool for reading and writing, aligning well with the principles laid out by Robertson Davies. As you prepare for the upcoming school year, consider making the Kobo Elipsa 2E your go-to device for all your academic needs.
How to enter
Entering this contest is easy and you can enter in two different ways:
- In a comment below: tell us the name of a book (title and author) you would like to re-read using the Kobo Elipsa 2E and how this device will help you get more from that book than you ever have in the past.
- In the comment below the review article, tell us which two features discussed by Ted would help you the most if you had this device while going to school.
What you can win
At the end of the contest, we will randomly select one winner from all eligible entries to receive a new Kobo Elipsa E2.
This contest runs from August 24th to Sept 7th.
Remember you can enter up to two times as mentioned above. If you’re convinced that the Kobo Elipsa 2 is the right fit for your academic journey, don’t miss the chance to win one. Tell your family and friends to help you win by entering too.
Win a Kobo Elipsa 2E ereader Rules and Regulations
Good luck.
Table of Contents
I’d love to reread my childhood favourite “Anne of Green Gables” by L.M. Montgomery so that I could highlight my favourite quotes as I read.
The Art of War by Sun Tzu – easier to read on the E-reader
Wuthering Heights – convenience of e-reading
All Quiet On The Western Front – larger print makes for easier reading
I’d reread the Harry Potter series. It would be so much easier to carry around to read durning my commute.
Any book by Steven king
I would like to reread The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings (the whole series) by J. R. R. Tolkien. I read these books many years ago, The Hobbit with my young daughter, and I think this e-reader would help me with the adjustable text size.
I would like to read Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinnamin again, it would be much easier to read on such a nice device.
I would read Mean Streak by Sandra Brown. Larger print would make it easier to read.
I’d like to reread a number of Brian Greene’s books on cosmology and the Libra would be great for adding annotations.
I’d like to reread Pride and Prejudice
The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle larger letters a light to make it easier to read
I would like to re-read “Mount Chicago” by Adam Levin and the Kobo Elipsa 2E will help me get more from the book this time around because I will be able to make much better notes and annotations.
I’d read Harry Potter for fun again.
Seneca’s “Letters from a Stoic”; the digital annotation would make it much easier to highlight particularly poignant sections of Seneca’s wisdom.
I would read The Stormlight Archives series by Brandon Sanderson. I would use the annotate and bookmark page functions to more easily follow the story.
There actually 2 books that I would like to revisit, one is My Mother’s Keeper by BD Hyman and the other is This and That by Bette Davis.
I’d like to read all of Agatha Christie books.
Love to read books on Buddha
The silent patient by Alex Michaelides, the Kobo Elipsa 2E would allow me to analyze how I didn’t spot any clues before the end.
A brief History of Seven Killings, and this would allow me to take notes
Greg Thompsons book Sparky the dragon. It lasting battery
I would read The Wonder Weeks by Frans X. Plooij and Hetty van de Rijt. I would use the annotate and bookmark page functions to get more from the book.
I’d like to reread the Game of Thrones series. Portability would be my big plus.
HP Lovecraft, this would be easier to read in the dark
The Bible, God was the author 🙂
I’d re-read Robertson Davies Deptford trilogy. After your reflections on Davies lectures it would be interesting to connect them to reading on the Kobo
I’d read the Harry Potter series again. The later books are so huge so this would make reading more comfortable
Wow – Just having the larger print for me would be so nice. The Secret Speech by Tom Rob Smith. I have been reading a lot these days. Keeping my time busy while waiting for an important call from a specialist. Things seem to move much slower with Doctors since the pandemic.
The Harry Potter books.
This would be great to easily get all the books in one place abd easily accessible
Nosy Parker by Leslie Crewe. Larger page would make it easier for this senior to read.
The Art of the Deal by Donald Trump. I would highlight parts.
Witcher series by Andrzej Sapkows
I would love to reread Desiring God by John Piper
Re-read the Witcher series by Andrzej Sapkowski. Love them!
I would like to re-read Harry Potter. So many memories.
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver because I love that book and it would be so nice to be able to read it with larger print.
I’d re-read “how to be a Canadian” by will Ferguson so I could make notes and mark the passages that I found funniest!
The Art of the Deal by Donald Trump. I would highlight parts.
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle. Larger page would make it easier to read.
I would re-read Northern Lights by Nora Roberts, this device will make it easy to take books on the go without all the weight
A Secret Garden Affair by Erica James. This story brings me delight and with an e reader, I would be able to bring the story to the camper and read outside in the evening without electricity.
The Dark Forest by Liu Cixin. I can jot down notes on the characters and their relationships with each other (I’m horrible with names and sometimes that makes the book confusing since I forgot where we first met them). Bookmarking pages to easily go back and reread specific sections is also very helpful!
Since you’ve reminded me of Robertson Davies’ work, I think I’d like to re-read some of his books…starting with “The Rebel Angels” from the Cornish trilogy. I have them on my bookshelves, but the e-reader would be a bit lighter to handle, plus all the other conveniences that come with an ereader.
I’d like to reread Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age by Sanjay Gupta so I could highlight and make annotations on points that I’d like to reference more closely. Would absolutely love this.
I would re-read Northern Lights by Nora Roberts. Besides being a good mystery, it makes me laugh every time I read it. The annotation feature would make it so much easier to discuss this and other books with my sisters after we have read them.
I would read any Star Wars book. By allowing me to write notes I could better understand the plot
I would re read Written in Red by Anne Bishop – much easier to read with an e-reader as I could change the font size.
I would reread The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah — it’s an excellent historical novel that takes place during WWII
I would love to reread Madrigals Magic Key to Spanish, as I could hi light and make notes while reading.
Sign – Laura Lynne Jackson – it would be great to be able to highlight passages because I always take pictures of pages with words that speak to me!
I would re-re ad Starlight Tours: The Last, Lonely Night of Neil Stonechild. It is a powerful read.
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