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
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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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  2. Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David D. Burns
    Would love to re-read this on the new Kobo and dig deeper into mental health. Having it so easily accessible on a big screen would make diving into this topic not as intimidating.

  5. I would use several features. The two top would likely be borrowing from my public library and annotating on documents.

  6. I’m planning on doing a little halloween family bookclub read of The House of the Seven Gables with my mum and sister. Highlighting and annotation would be useful for leading the discussion without marking up a nice book.

  7. Band of Brothers by Stephen E. Ambrose, I read it years ago and loved it and recommended it to someone else and never got my copy back.

  8. Quantum Mechanics The Theoretical Minimum by Leonard Susskind and Art Friedman, thus the annotations and highlights feature would be extremely useful

  9. I would like to re-read “What the Psychic Told the Pilgrim” by Jane Christmas using the Kobo Elipsa 2E. The new features of this device would allow me to take notes and follow the author’s pilgrimage more closely.

  11. I would reread Stieg Larson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Since I’m getting older (ahem) it would be great to adjust the font size for comfortable reading.

  12. I would like to read The Blind Assassin, by Margaret Atwood-Would be easyer on my eyes and could bring anywhere–

  13. More Than Meets the Eye by Iris Johansen, it would be so easy to take with me on my cruise in November

  14. Anything by Tolkien! I love that I can fall asleep and wake up in the morning without having lost my page!

  15. The book, or rather books, I would re-read with the Kobo Elipsa 2E are the George R.R. Martin Song of Ice and Fire series. It is such a sprawling saga that it is easy to sometimes get lost esp with names of people and places. This device, with its easier note taking and note retrieval, would definitely make comprehension faster and easier.

  17. Would love to re-read Sparring Partners by John Grisham. The e-book would allow me to enlarge the print so that I can read it without reading glasses

  20. Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett The large 10.3″ Display would allow me to read in a smoother and more effective way as I wouldn’t have to turn the pages as often.

  21. I would read The Housemaid from Freida McFadden
    I love that I could use the Annotations and Highlights. I love this!

  22. House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski. So many twists and turns, so many easter eggs and foreshadowing dropped throughout. And the footnotes, lord the footnotes!! Would love to be able to highlight and save things to return to as I make my way through THE HOUSE.

  23. The book that I would like to re-read is ‘The Regiment’ by Farley Mowat using the Kobo Elipsa 2E. The Kobo Elipsa 2E’s intuitive and innovative device will offer another dimension to this Canadian book. I can make written notes and research as I read and convert written notes to text. This is a lot more convenient than when I read this Canadian Historical Classic so many years ago. Thanks @bestbuycanada.

  25. I would reread Warriors by Erin Hunter, I would reimagine my childhood books, thank you

  27. I would reread The Ultimate Brain Games And Puzzles Book For Adults by Donovan Ellis using the Kobo Elipsa 2E. Instead of doing the puzzles in my head, I can use the stylus and note taking features to write on pages which I couldn’t do because I was borrowing the book.

  29. I would read It by Stephen King because the Kobo would make it easier than carrying the heavy 1000+ page book! 😉

  30. I would re-read “Immune: A Journey into the Mysterious System That Keeps You Alive”. The illustrations would be much clearer.

    • The large 10.3″ Display would allow me to read in a smoother and more effective way as I wouldn’t have to turn the pages as often.

  34. I don’t read many books anymore. Perhaps I would reread Tolkein’s Lord of The Rings or The Silmarillion. I have these in hard and softcover versions but it would interesting to see if there are versions specifically for ebook readers…

  35. Would love to re-read Sparring Partners by John Grisham. The e-book would allow me to enlarge the print so that I can read it more freely.

  36. I would re-read Jesus’ Son by Denis Johnson using the Kobo Elipsa 2E. The device will help me get more from that book than I have in the past because It’s more portable and I can take it with me everywhere, along with other books.

  39. Mark Lewisohn’s fabulous “The Beatles: All These Years — Volume 1 Tune In — Extended Special Edition”. It is a massive book and extremely detailed. I would love to reread it without risking carpal tunnel syndrome from holding its hefty weight, and this incredibly detailed biography cries out for bookmarking and annotation.

  40. “Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone” by Benjamin Stevenson has some clues sprinkled throughout for whodunit, why, when, and how. Rereading it would be like playing the author’s game again. The Kobo would allow for searching the previous clues, and annotations for questions that arise while reading.

  41. I would re-read ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ by Alistair MacLean so that I could highlight the battles fought and source them later. There was a lot of information to keep track of and I have an interest in knowing more about the war in the Middle East during WWI.

  42. I would re-read “A Little Life” because it is my favourite big book. And with a device like this I could bring it with my easily and not have to carry a huge book around.
    And I could look up word definitions!
    Cool!

  44. I would re-read Foundation by Isaac Asimov so I can annotate the differences between the books and the TV series.

  46. Linda lael Miller vampire series –
    Forever and the Night.
    The setting will allow me to keep details from each book organized and I will get more out of the chronical storyline.

  47. Along Came a Spider by James Patterson.I like to take more time than a library loan allows so having my own copy downloaded will be a pleasure.

  48. The King’S Deception by Steve Berry – I would like to reread it while on holiday an this device is easy packing.

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