![]() ![]() Granted, they may be more durable, however the inclusion of spare tips in the Elipsa’s box suggests that they wear down and need to be replaced. Unlike the fine nibs used in many Wacom Styluses, the tip of the Kobo Stylus is cone-shaped, making it look much more like a crayon than a pen. ![]() Unfortunately, the Kobo Stylus 2 is, in my opinion, a downgrade from the pre-existing Wacom technology.įor starters, Wacom styluses do not need a separate power source – they write using magnets in the shaft – but the Kobo Stylus uses an integrated lithium battery which requires charging via a USB-C port. If Kobo had in some way improved upon the design or functionality of the stylus, this would not be an issue. This means that if you do not like the stylus that is shipped with the Elipsa, you don’t really have any other options – it also means that the Kobo Stylus 2 will not work on other e-ink tablets. Unlike the vast majority of e-ink writing tablets that use a Wacom EMR layer/stylus for writing, the Kobo has developed its own proprietary technology for the Kobo Stylus 2. There’s a g-sensor (for auto-orientation), WiFi, Bluetooth (for connecting headphones/speakers), and a frontlight (with warmth controls). There’s nothing amazing here, but it’s enough to do the job. The resolution is 1404×1872, with a pixel density of 227PPI. The screen is 10.3″ and uses E-ink’s monochrome Carta technology. There’s 32Gb of storage capacity, which is plenty of space for the average user. This is just about adequate for the tasks that this device is designed for (reading ebooks and taking notes). In terms of hardware, there’s a 2GHz CPU, which is a step up from the processor used on the original Elipsa and 1Gb of RAM. UPDATE: The day after I wrote this review the screen broke on my Kobo Elipsa 2E and sadly was not covered by warranty initially (although I did finally get a working replacement after some frustrating correspondence with Kobo support) Hardware With the Elipsa’s button being located higher up, I have not had this issue.Īlthough the device is primarily plastic, it does have some magnets along the top edge, which allows the stylus to be attached.Īll in all, the Kobo Elipsa 2E has a thoughtful design that is lightweight and more eco-conscious than other e-ink writing tablets. A gripe I have with the Kindle Scribe is that the power button is located at around the midpoint of the left edge, which means I sometimes inadvertently bump the tablet into sleep mode whilst holding it. The USB-C port, and power button are located on the left edge of the tablet (towards the top of the tablet). The rear panel is textured which also adds to the attentive and practical ergonomics of the Elipsa 2E. Another advantage of this design is that there is a small gap between the tablet and the surface on the thinner side, which makes it easy to pick up – other tablets that lie flush with the surface can sometimes be a bit troublesome to get a grip of. The thinner side has two rubber feet on the base, which compensates for the gradient and allows the tablet to lie parallel to the surface it is on. This wedge-shaped design has the advantage that most of the weight is distributed around the area where you will be holding the device, making it very comfortable to hold for extended periods. At its thickest point (on the wider-bezel side), it is 7.5mm, however it tapers slightly towards the other side. The Elipsa 2E has a length of 193mm and a width of 227mm. Note that the screen supports auto-orientation, so you can rotate it 180-degrees and have the wider bezel on the right if you prefer to hold the device with your right hand. The screen is flush with the bezels, and the left-side bezel is wider, which means when you hold it, your hand does not obscure the screen. Rakuten also offset 100% of the carbon emissions related to direct deliveries of their e-readers. ![]() And those that are eco-conscious will appreciate that the exterior is made from over 85% recycled plastics (which includes 10% ocean-bound plastics) – in fact, this is true for all Kobo devices that have an ‘ E‘ in the product name. It is made primarily of plastic, which makes it light in weight when compared to other similarly-sized tablets. Kobo Elipsa 2E Front View Kobo Elipsa 2E Rear View The Kobo Elipsa 2E is the second generation of Rakuten Kobo’s Elipsa product line of 10.3″ E-ink writing tablets. ![]() My review is split into seven categories Design & Build, Hardware, Note-taking, Reading, Organisation, Versatility, and Customer Service. In this article, I will be reviewing the Kobo Elipsa 2E e-ink tablet. The Kobo Elipsa 2E is a lightweight 10.3" e-reader with some innovative note-taking features but the tactile writing experience is lacking, and the whole ecosystem feels a bit 'clunky'. ![]()
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