The Kobo Elipsa can do a lot – use it as an ereader, take notes, it lets you draw and, of course, you can buy ebooks, borrow from a public library, and read longform web articles on its 10.3-inch E Ink display. In fact, that large screen is perfect for comics and graphic novels. While the stylus is useful, its use is restricted, plus the size and 383g weight makes it difficult to use for long periods of time, particularly single-handed. Between its unwieldy size and restricted note-taking abilities, it’s hard to recommend the Elipsa as a research device.
Stylus support; Responsive, sharp 10.3-inch display; Excellent handwriting recognition; Word games in beta;
Heavy and unwieldy; Slow handwriting-to-text conversion; Lacks amber LEDs; Writing is restricted