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’d love to re-read The Living Soil Handbook by Jesse Frost. Always good to refresh your gardening knowledge and pick up some new pointers to try in an upcoming growing season. I reckon I’d use the note taking features on this Kobo for that (and to record what worked/didn’t work!).

  3. I’d love to read Pamela Des Barres’ I’m with the Band with this! I could read it in the dark before I go to sleep, one of my fave places to read.

  4. I would like to read Killing Floor by Lee Child because it was such a great book and digitally would be easier on my eyes.

  5. Would love to read the The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson on the Kobo Elipsa 2E so I can take notes on the characters while reading

  7. Would love to read the The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson on the Kobo Elipsa 2E so I can take notes on the characters while reading

  8. I’d like to reread Lord of the Rings Two Towers by JRR Tolkien. The Kobo will help me highlight my favorite quotes;

  10. I would love to reread the Outlander series. It would be so much easier to bring my reading along with me as a Kobo.

  12. I would re-read Snowcrash by Neil Stephenson. I would get more out of it with this device because my copy will stay safe and this is much smaller than carrying the book around.

  15. I’d love to re-read the Storyteller by Dave Grohl on the Kobo Elipsa 2E. It would make reading in bed so much lighter and easier in the dark.

  18. I would love to re-read the Lord of the Rings books. This device would allow me to easily make notes, as I go, so that I can keep track of the goings on.

  20. I would reread Ulysses by James Joyce, it would be nice on the Kobo Elipsa 2E best it would be so much lighter

  21. Lord of the Rings – Tolkien using the Kobo Elipsa 2E because it was always very heavy to hold such a large book

  22. Death Gate Cycle by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman.
    It’s a septology and this device with its annotation and highlights would come in handy for keeping notes

  24. Ulysses by James Joyce, it would be nice on the Kobo Elipsa 2E best it would be so much lighter.

  25. Lord of the Rings – Tolkien using the Kobo Elipsa 2E because it was always very heavy to hold such a large book

  26. I would love to re-read the Lord of the Rings books. This device would allow me to easily make notes, as I go, so that I can keep track of the goings on.

  28. I would reread Ulysses by James Joyce, it would be nice on the Kobo Elipsa 2E best it would be so much lighter.

  29. I would like to read Enter Night: Metallica, the Biography by Mick Wall. Being able to carry it around with me would be so helpful instead of a book.

  31. I would reread the Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer. I could highlight some of the key pointers or my favourite recipes. I may take some notes by hand. Apparently this helps remember things. Maybe this would motivate me to cook more tasty meals.

  33. I’d read the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Kobo Ellipse 2E would allow me to make annotations and see connections.

  34. I would read any of the Colleen Hoover books. I like the fact that is on a larger screen and easier to read for me and would be lighter to carry than a book when commuting or travelling

  35. A book I read when I was 15, Roots: The Saga of an American Family is my choice to re-read on the Kobo Elipsa 2E. I well remember the size of the book as I read it on a train travelling to Winnipeg. A great book that I think of often. At my age now, I would hope the larger text would enable me to enjoy it again.

  40. 1. A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley. The Kobo Elipsa 2 will make it easier to read as I can make the text larger.

    2. I’m going back to schoolin the Fall and what’s great about the Kobo Elipsa 2 is that it runs on a rechargeable battery instead of the single AAA battery, and also there is a single button that returns to highlight text. These are both helpful and will help me save time when I’m back in school.

  42. I’d like to reread the Lord of the Rings – Tolkien using the Kobo Elipsa 2E because it was always very heavy to hold

  44. To kill a mockingbird, I would like to reread it and a Kobo would be great because my eyes are getting old

  49. Would enjoy reading to my great grandchildren and myself – Anne of Green Gables novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery (published as L. M. Montgomery).

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