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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Martin Renaud
Martin Renaud
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Martin loves working with the talented editors and writers on the Best Buy Blog as Editor-in-Chief. During his spare time he is either working on his next novel, cooking up a masterpiece in the kitchen, or adding some smart tech to his new home on Mayne Island in British Columbia.
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  6. I’d like to reread The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. I would read it in a larger font as my eyes are aging and take it while travelling so I could pick it up and put it down whenever I wanted.

  7. I would love to re read the lord of the rings. I like that the light is adjustable yo read at night.

  11. I’d love to re-read the Harry Potter series using the Kobo Elipsa 2E! I’d be able to read it anywhere without worrying about lighting – like during a rainstorm with all the lights off! So cozy and moody.

  12. I’d reread yukio mishima’s temple of the golden pavilion on this. More screen real-estate than my old ereader

  13. Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood. Would love to write my notes, but wouldn’t do it in my signed copied, so having this would allow me to make all the notes and highlights I want!

  15. I would like to re-read The Gray Man by Mark Greaney on the KOBO Elipsa 2E. Because of my failing eyesight, I would use the large print to get more out of the book.

  16. I would reread “Down and Out in Paris and London” by George Orwell. The large screen with large print would make it a breeze to read.

  17. I would re-read my favourite book, Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen. A Kobo Elipsa 2E would give me a built-in dictionary so I could look up words that I do not know or remember their meaning.

  18. I would like to reread the Power of Now

    I have trouble with seeing things these days and I think this could help me enlarge the text. Much needed.

  19. I would like to re-read The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
    This device could help me with highlighting key passages that I want to go back to.

  21. The Master Key System by Charles Haanel. I have read that book over numerous times whenever I need inspiration.
    I would use the highlight function and love to read it in big print.

  22. I would like to re-read Our Bodies, Their Battlefields: War Through the Lives of Women. I would really enjoy reading it in large print and the ability to take it anywhere I go without literally carrying the bulky book!

  23. I’d go with The Name of The Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. I think the Kobo Elipsa 2E will help me get more from the book since I will be able to highlight key passages, keep notes and also have a built-in dictionary at hand for words I do not know/remember their meaning.

  24. The Pragmatic Programmer by Andrew Hunt and David Thomas. The stylus and note taking abilities of the Elipsa 2 would allow for easy future reference.

  25. I’d reread Anne of Green Gables. I’d be able to read it in a better font and highlight things I’d like to share with my daughter.

  26. I would like to re-read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
    and this device could help me with highlighting key passages that I like.

  28. I would like to re-read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling again. I love the entire series but being able to read this last one in a larger print, without having to take the bulky book (or series) with me would make the reading experience so much better because I wouldn’t have to constantly stop and start the book. This would make the Kobo Elipsa 2E invaluable to me.

  29. I’m a fan of Colleen Hoover and I would like to read “It starts with us” in large print because my eyesight isn’t what it used to be

  30. Ice by Amy Brady. It would be cool to read this on a Kobo and stay snuggly warm while doing so. The Kobo means it would be easy to read anywhere without the bulk of the book.

  31. I would reread Colleen McCullough’s novel Thorn Birds. It would be easier to read in large print.

  32. The annotations and highlights feature and converting handwritten notes feature would be great for school!

  34. Yum and Yummer: Ridiculously Tasty Recipes That’ll Blow Your Mind, But Not Your Diet!
    Book by Greta Podleski — it would be great because I could bring the kobo into the kitchen with me more easily than a whole book

  35. I would re-read the Chronicles Of Thomas Covenant The Unbeliever by Stephen R. Donaldson and be able to better highlight my favourite passages

  37. I would read ANY cookbook by Martha Stewart. I am a huge cookbook lover so the idea of having this in my kitchen would be awesome. And also, I have never borrowed a book from a library in probably 40+ years, so that is exciting.

  41. I’d like to re read the giver. I remember it was one of the first books in school that really grabbed my attention.

    The Kobo will allow me to read at night in bed while my husband sleeps without needing to turn on a light and disturb.

  42. I’d love to reread Faith Seeking Understanding by Daniel Migliore. This kobo would make it easier for me to take and keep track of notes while I’m reading.

  45. I’d re-read the Game of Thrones series. I’d highlight, maybe make notes to keep track of all the characters.

  46. I would reread The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan since the show is coming soon. The large display would definitely be great for long reading sessions.

  49. Spider World by Colin Wilson. I think that I would enjoy it more on a Kobo because I won’t have to keep hunting for a physical bookmark, and I won’t have to get to the end of a chapter (OCD) on an e-reader.

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