Kobo Elipsa 2E
The Kobo Elipsa 2E is another strong pick for the platform-agnostic or anti-Amazon eBook consumer. Its large, clear screen is great for reading, while the Kobo Stylus 2 and accompanying software make for a useful note-taking tool. Pros Extensive file support Dropbox, OverDrive and Pocket support Powerful handwriting recognition Ability to annotate your eBooks Cons Performance isn’t amazing Not as premium-feeling as Kindle Odd unresponsiveness bug Stylus needs charging separately Availability UK RRP: £349.99 USA RRP: $399.99 Key Features Great stylus integration With impressive handwriting recognition and the ability to annotate eBooks, the Stylus 2 is a great addition to the Elipsa 2E setup. Extensive file support Supports 15 file formats natively, with the only exception being Amazon’s AZW format. Long battery life Kobo’s vague promise of “weeks of battery life” rings true with the e-reader not requiring a single charge in the two-week test p...