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Evaluating the Latest E-Readers: A Comparison Between Kindle Scribe and Kobo Elipsa 2E

Amazon has released a new Kindle Scribe priced at $399.99 earlier this month, but early reviews suggest it may struggle to hold its ground against competing devices. For those interested in a robust e-reader with enhanced note-taking features, the Kobo Elipsa 2E remains a top contender. Currently, its price has dropped to an all-time low of $349.99, reflecting a $50 discount available at both Amazon and Target. Additionally, Rakuten Kobo is offering a $10 credit with the purchase of a $50 gift card, which can be redeemed for books or styli.

For avid readers who enjoy the tactile experience of jotting down notes in the margins while engaging with e-books, the Kobo Elipsa 2E is particularly appealing. This device allows users to directly annotate e-book pages, mimicking the feel of writing on paper. In contrast, while the Kindle Scribe also supports on-page writing, the process is more complex, lacking intuitive features such as the ability to circle or highlight words easily.

Beyond its superior note-taking capabilities, the Elipsa 2E comes with several additional advantages. It offers 32GB of storage, which is double that of the entry-level Kindle Scribe, and is notably faster in converting handwritten notes into typed text. However, potential users should be aware that the Elipsa 2E does not natively support Kindle e-books, requiring users to convert their existing libraries for compatibility with the Kobo platform.

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