Kobo’s Elipsa 2E, our favorite e-reader for taking notes, is down to its best price yet
The Kobo Elipsa 2E is a better value than Amazon’s less capable Kindle Scribe. | Image: Kobo
I’ll be honest: every model in Amazon’s discounted Kindle lineup is fantastic for those embedded in the Amazon ecosystem, but it’s Kobo that makes my absolute favorite e-readers. If you don’t mind buying ebooks outside of Amazon, Kobo’s e-readers offer fantastic value for the money, which is why I’m excited by today’s sale. The Kobo Sage and Kobo Clara 2E are up to $30 off at Target, but it’s the Kobo Elipsa 2E, which is matching its all-time low of $349.99 ($50 off) at Target and Rakuten Kobo, that stands out the most. Even better, Rakuten Kobo is throwing in a $10 credit when you buy a $50 gift card, which can be used toward an ebook or audiobook from the Kobo store.
Kobo’s ad-free Elipsa 2E is my favorite e-reader for taking notes, namely because it offers features its biggest rival — the Kindle Scribe — currently lacks. Most notably, you can write directly on any page and get a whopping 32GB of storage, which is twice that of the base Kindle Scribe. It’s also a good replacement for a notebook with a great selection of pens, one that can convert your handwriting into typed text and even solve math equations for you. It offers a spacious 10.3-inch screen and support for a wide array of file formats, too, and while it doesn’t natively support Kindle books, Kobo’s bookstore offers millions of titles. There are even ways to convert books purchased from Amazon, though they can be somewhat time-consuming.
A few more deals to wrap up the week
Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are currently selling a four-pack of AirTags for around $79 ($20 off), which is $5 shy of the bundle’s all-time low. The ultra-wideband Bluetooth tracker is a great buy for iPhone owners looking to keep tabs on their personal items, as it can tap into Apple’s vast Find My system for exceptionally precise tracking. It features other perks as well, including IP67 water and dust resistance, user-replaceable batteries, and the ability to be shared with up to five other people using iOS 17. Read our review.
You can pick up a physical copy of last year’s Dead Space remake for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X for $24.99 ($45 off) at Best Buy, which is an all-time low. The gruesome space horror title is a terrific remake of the 2008 game, one that’s even more fun to play thanks to its engaging characters and improved weapons. Read our review.
The second-gen Polaroid Now Plus is available for $129.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Polaroid, which is one of its better prices to date. The instant camera is our top pick for retro fans, as it allows you to print charming vintage-style photos and take advantage of modern perks like Bluetooth and USB-C support. It also offers multiple creative modes via its companion app along with five colored lenses for more creative control.
The Kobo Elipsa 2E is a better value than Amazon’s less capable Kindle Scribe. | Image: Kobo
I’ll be honest: every model in Amazon’s discounted Kindle lineup is fantastic for those embedded in the Amazon ecosystem, but it’s Kobo that makes my absolute favorite e-readers. If you don’t mind buying ebooks outside of Amazon, Kobo’s e-readers offer fantastic value for the money, which is why I’m excited by today’s sale. The Kobo Sage and Kobo Clara 2E are up to $30 off at Target, but it’s the Kobo Elipsa 2E, which is matching its all-time low of $349.99 ($50 off) at Target and Rakuten Kobo, that stands out the most. Even better, Rakuten Kobo is throwing in a $10 credit when you buy a $50 gift card, which can be used toward an ebook or audiobook from the Kobo store.
Kobo’s ad-free Elipsa 2E is my favorite e-reader for taking notes, namely because it offers features its biggest rival — the Kindle Scribe — currently lacks. Most notably, you can write directly on any page and get a whopping 32GB of storage, which is twice that of the base Kindle Scribe. It’s also a good replacement for a notebook with a great selection of pens, one that can convert your handwriting into typed text and even solve math equations for you. It offers a spacious 10.3-inch screen and support for a wide array of file formats, too, and while it doesn’t natively support Kindle books, Kobo’s bookstore offers millions of titles. There are even ways to convert books purchased from Amazon, though they can be somewhat time-consuming.
A few more deals to wrap up the week
Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are currently selling a four-pack of AirTags for around $79 ($20 off), which is $5 shy of the bundle’s all-time low. The ultra-wideband Bluetooth tracker is a great buy for iPhone owners looking to keep tabs on their personal items, as it can tap into Apple’s vast Find My system for exceptionally precise tracking. It features other perks as well, including IP67 water and dust resistance, user-replaceable batteries, and the ability to be shared with up to five other people using iOS 17. Read our review.
You can pick up a physical copy of last year’s Dead Space remake for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X for $24.99 ($45 off) at Best Buy, which is an all-time low. The gruesome space horror title is a terrific remake of the 2008 game, one that’s even more fun to play thanks to its engaging characters and improved weapons. Read our review.
The second-gen Polaroid Now Plus is available for $129.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Polaroid, which is one of its better prices to date. The instant camera is our top pick for retro fans, as it allows you to print charming vintage-style photos and take advantage of modern perks like Bluetooth and USB-C support. It also offers multiple creative modes via its companion app along with five colored lenses for more creative control.