We're already seeing great deals on amazon devices like the amazon.com/Kindle-Scribe-the-first-Kindle-for-reading-writing-journaling-and-sketching/dp/B09BS26B8B?tag=theverge02-20″>Kindle Scribe ahead of Prime Day next week, which makes sense since it's an amazon event. We may see even more Kindle deals soon, but it's not so certain what kind of discounts (if any) we'll see on e-readers from rivals like Kobo. Fortunately, if you don't want an amazon e-reader, Rakuten Kobo has launched a new deal, in which its best offer is being scrapped. Kobo Elipsa 2E down to an all-time low of $349.99 ($50 off) when you buy directly from Rakuten KoboYou can also pick it up for the same price at amazon.com/Kobo-Glare-Free-Touchscreen-ComfortLight-Adjustable/dp/B0C15G7J3V?tag=theverge02-20″>amazon either Aim through a third-party seller.
I spent a lot of time testing both the Kindle Scribe and the Kobo Elipsa 2E, and the Kobo Elipsa 2E is ultimately my favorite large-screen e-reader for note-taking. For one, you can write directly on any page, allowing for a more intuitive note-taking experience, whereas the Scribe only lets you annotate directly on select Kindle titles. Plus, it can accurately convert handwriting to typed text while exporting notebooks—and, unlike the Scribe, while you’re writing. inside A notebook. The ad-free e-reader also features twice the storage (32GB) of the entry-level Kindle Scribe and features a great selection of pen styles (and shades).
The main downside is that the Elipsa 2E doesn't natively support Kindle books, though it does support many other file formats (EPUB, EPUB3, CBZ, FlePub, etc.). Also, if you're willing to invest a little more time and effort, there are ways to convert your collection so you can continue reading your Kindle library on your Kobo.
