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 anything from Jane Austen, such as Pride and Prejudice. Such a classic with lots of wonderful themes.

    Thank you,

  2. I’d love to re-read The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama. It would be great to have the backlit screen and to be able to take notes as I read.

  7. Margaret Atwood The Handmaids Tale as it would be nice to increase the font and be portable

  9. I’d read Everybody Writes 2 by the prolific Ann Handley. The annotations and highlights features would make note-taking and remembering/accessing important passages really helpful.

  11. the way of kings by brandon sanderson…all these features would be useful to keep track of events and characters

  13. The Widow of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey I enjoy historical mysteries. My current tablet does not allow me to read outside because of the glare. I am hoping the Kobo will allow me to enjoy the outdoors and read at the same time.

  14. Kobo eReaders have enough battery life to last for weeks*. Great for taking on holidays, not always have to remember to recharge. It also has ‘Dark Mode,’ feature, allowing me to invert the black-and-white display for reading at night. I do most of my reading in the evening. I would love to read Dave Grohl . The Storyteller. Tales of Life and Music.

  18. I would absolutely love to re-read “The Bee Keeper’s Apprentice” by Laurie Or King. I am looking forward to Its sleek design and large 10.3-inch E Ink display . Thank you for the great contest.

  19. I would reread The North-West is Our Mother by Jean Teillet. Annotations and highlights would make further research easier.

  21. I’d re-read The Road by Cormac McCarthy, it would help me read more often at night by using its backlit screen.

  22. I would re-read “I know why the caged bird sings” by Maya Angelou. It would be great to take hand written notes while reading!

  23. Revisiting ‘Catch Me If You Can’ by Frank Abagnale Jr with the Kobo Elipsa 2E seems like a game-changer for a richer reading experience. The stylus annotations and customizable settings offer a unique way to engage with the story’s details. Looking forward to trying this combo!

  24. I’d like to reread The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells. This is the only book that I had to read in school that I actually really enjoyed reading. Now that I need reading glasses, the large 10.3-inch E Ink display would make it much easier on my eyes.

  28. I would re read Danielle Steel’s “The Ghost”. It would have been great to write notes on the e reader to keep track of things I forget and have go back and re read in the book

  29. I’d love to re-read the Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins-Reid. The light would make it much easier to read at night.

  30. I would love to read Rohinton Mistry’s A Fine Balance, It is a heavy book to keep holding with carpal tunnel and a Kobo would make that issue go away.

  34. fifth business by robertson davies because i read it in high school and now I could annotate and refer back to themes using the Kobo Elipsa 2E

  36. THE HANDMAID’S TALE by Margaret Atwood.She is such an indepth wrter – I would not want to missa nunance.

  37. I’m looking to re-read Searching for Sunday by Rachel Held Evans, and this would make it easier to keep notes as I go.

  41. I would love to reread Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. It would be nice to make the print larger.

  45. I would re-read Bill Bryson’s History of Nearly Everything using the Kobo Elipsa 2E so that I could make the font large enough to read without my glasses!

  47. I would love to re-read Billy Summers by Steven King. This device would be a lot faster to download than trying to track down the book at my local book store

  48. I would love to use the Kobo Elipsa 2E to re-read Stephen King’s uncut version of The Stand. The device would make holding the book up a lot easier, it is over 1,000 pages!

  49. I would read The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros! I’d be able to use the kobo to read and to write notes in it for my book club.

  50. I’d love to read Harry Potter again. I could read it in the dark before I go to sleep, so I don’t wake my husband up.

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