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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  1. I would re-read Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. It would be good to make the print bigger when I have eye strain

  2. I want to read “A Little Life” by Hanya Yanagihara and it would be so easy to take with me everywhere and not have to worry about returning it to the library.

  5. Love to reread Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen and use the KOBO to highlight some of my favourite passages.

  9. I would love to reread Homecoming by Kare Morton on the Kobo, it is quite a bulky book so it would be much easier to carry the Kobo around in my bag!

  17. I would love to re-read Decline and Fall by Evelyn Waugh. This would help me get more out of it because I could make notes of my thoughts in real time while reading.

  19. I would like to read Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the culinary underbelly by Anthony Bourdain

  20. The Last Stand by Stephen King and love the highlight function and option to read it in large print.

  22. I would like to re-read “The Outsider: An old Man, a Mountain and the Search for a Hidden Past” by Brett Popplewell. There were lots of passages I would like to have read again to help me try to understand the main character. The Kobo Elipsa 2E has features that would help me keep track of those sections.

  26. All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr . The large 10.3-inch E Ink display make it easy on the eyes, ensuring a comfortable reading experience for prolonged periods

  27. Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky would be my reread. The Kobo Elipsa 2E would make it seem so much shorter as it would be an easier read.

  29. I would reread Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series. There are just so many books I had to get rid of them for the space. The Elipsa 2E would allow me to have my favorite epic fantasy series but not take up all my shelf space.

  32. I would re-read my favourite book Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen and make notes of my favourite passages throughout the novel.

  36. I want to read The Count of Monte Cristo on this, and the annotations with the stylus will help immensely!

  37. I want to re-read Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White. It was an important book to me growing up. I’d like to be able to highlight lines and passages that are meaningful to me without marking up a physical book.

  38. I would love to re read the Harry Potter series this time with my kids . The large print would really help make this easier for me.

  39. I’d like to try War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, again. I didn’t get through it my first attempt. It’ll be easier on an e-reader since it’s a heavy book.

  40. I would like to reread the book The Orchid and the Dandelion by W. Thomas Boyce and I would use the feature that allows me to make notes giving me a chance to review and follow up on the items I note.

  41. The Bible comes to mind as top of the list of books I’d like to read again from start to finish.
    Being able to make notes and highlight favorite psalms and verses of comfort with the Kobo Elipsa 2E would be amazing.

  42. I’d re-read “Tranquility by Tuesday” by Laura Vanderkam – a little breath of sanity before school starts!

  44. 1984 by George Orwell – how accurately Orwell saw a dystopian future (which is where we’re heading now). I like the idea of highlighting areas for future reference.

  46. I would reread Stephen King’s , Needful Things. I would use the feature that allows me to make the font bigger. These eyes aren’t what they used to be.

  47. I’d re-read the full version of Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas because I skimmed the abridged version the first time since it was so daunting to get through that I’d only read it in smart portions. The display being easier on the eyes would at least make seeing the text easier the second time around.

  48. I would like to read: Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most BY: Douglas Stone , Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen . I really love the highlight function and option to read it in big print.

  49. I would be reading The Rebels Angels. But I would also like to be able to read my school text books.

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