is this sturdy enough to be able to make notes on? Will it fold flat for storage?
200399
yes to both questions,I am well pleased with this book stand!I purchased this in Dec.2012 and it has been well used daily at home and for travel with no problem.I highly recommend this.
200400
This thing easily held my complete works of Shakespeare and Plato. It's pretty sturdy. The back locks via a screw mechanism, so you can tighten it as much as you need. Basically, your only limitations would be how hard you're writing and whether that pushes it backward (depending on the angle you're using it at), and how thick of a binder or paper you have on it (if not making notes in the margins). I think it'd stand up to anything reasonable. And yes, it folds flat to probably around 2-3 inches. The largest protrusion is the back screw mechanism. But I can easily fit it into my backpack when I take it to study. I love holding books up with it while I read an alternate translation somewhere else or use it to prop a book while typing.
200401
Note that the surface is 12" wide and 10" tall. If I press my finger firmly on the upper right hand corner of a book that fits the surface exactly the stand will slide. A one word note or circling an item will be achievable. Writing full sentences or writing in the margins of an oversized book will be less convenient.The prop to hold the book at an angle can be made flat, but there is a one inch gear and lock for the foot t the center of the surfac on the back. A one-half inch page clip is at the bottom of the book. Folded flat it will be an irregular surface 1-1/2" thick. The stand will not lie flat because of the gear and the clips, so books cannot be stacked upon it. Note that the surface is 12" wide and 10" tall. If I press my finger firmly on the upper right hand corner of a book that fits the surface exactly the stand will slide. A one word note or circling an item will be achievable. Writing full sentences or writing in the margins of an oversized book will be less convenient.The prop to hold the book at an angle can be made flat, but there is a one inch gear and lock for the foot t the center of the surfac on the back. A one-half inch page clip is at the bottom of the book. Folded flat it will be an irregular surface... » Read More Note that the surface is 12" wide and 10" tall. If I press my finger firmly on the upper right hand corner of a book that fits the surface exactly the stand will slide. A one word note or circling an item will be achievable. Writing full sentences or writing in the margins of an oversized book will be less convenient.The prop to hold the book at an angle can be made flat, but there is a one inch gear and lock for the foot t the center of the surfac on the back. A one-half inch page clip is at the bottom of the book. Folded flat it will be an irregular surface 1-1/2" thick. The stand will not lie flat because of the gear and the clips, so books cannot be stacked upon it. « Show Less
200402
Yes, it is sturdy enough to take notes on but it does not lay completely flat as the back stand protrudes about an inch and a quarter.
200403
Yes, it folds flat for storage, and I take notes using it, but usually with the book on the stand and taking my notes with my laptop (even at my desktop), but if you meant to take notes with a tablet on the stand ~ maybe with a white board. Not sure about writing on a tablet or note tab with pen or pencil. Hmmmm
200404
I use this for bible stand,and for other books, and I find it durable and outstanding. it does not really lie flat on the table because it has some small stand at the bottom side. but its very sturdy. I bought mine last year and it sill looks brand new
1354804
Yes it folds flat. To be honest, the easel is kind of cheap. When it arrived, it was cracked which we easily fixed with wood glue. Now the problem is all of the screws are coming out of the storage trays all of the time causing them to fall apart.
999860
It is surprisingly sturdy and balanced, if it is an ink jet it might wobble when it is printing. It wouldn't fall over.I have a 3 year old visitor that uses it as a personal table and she hasn't had any issues with tipping.the base is really solid. I put a round placemat on it and if you put a printer on it, you might want to put one on it too.
313514
Yes it would be sturdy enough, however you would need to be very careful about spills as it does not have a sealed finish and would probably stain fairly easily.
1543111
It does not fold flat. The hinges allow for mobility but if you need to store it you may need to take it apart. For temporary storage you can make the span open less and stand it up somewhere.
756159
It is not made for folding but it would. I wouldn't fold it because of the wear it would have on the foam that is inside it.
700912
It can lay flat fairly easily (the two support struts can be rotated by loosening the clamps), which allows it to be stored flat against a wall (this is how I store it). However, it does not appear to fold into a more compact shape--for example, trying to store it in a closet or under a bed might require disassembly, based on my experience.
1710248
It does fold up, but I'm not sure I'd say "flat". It's relatively thick when folded (maybe 8-10"), but nothing protrudes.
1593508
No. It does not fold completely, but you can lay it flat open to write in it.
2234412
Other than using just for a laptop, I don't think it would hold up as a writing desk. It is stable, but very lightweight. We use it as to hold extra paper plates and plastic silverware when camping, or to eat on when it rains, as it fits under the awning.
1003083
It can be stored flat. I bought a roll of paper....it's maybe a 18 inches long and the roll was pretty thick.
1747849
Yes, it is sturdy and heavy enough to be so. And the fact that it is foldable is great, especially if you have a small kitchen!
1629518
I'm not sure I understand this question, if your asking if it will hold books it should it seems sturdy enough.
1205393
it can be folded, but it is quite sturdy. perfect for making a poster to hold up
1353527
It will not fold flat without creasing, but yes, it is flexible enough where you can use your third row.
2271161
No. The unit is not sturdy enough to hold anything with some weight to it. A laptop and your notes are pretty much the only thing you want on there.
1637915
It lays pretty flat on a table but is quite heavy with the binder rings to carry around and also if you add a few documents in it. It has 4 pockets to store documents (2 on the outside and 2 on the inside). It has a holder for a notepad (letter size) and 3 binder rings that are quite large to hold a good chuck of sheets. Apart from that, smaller pockets to hold business cards, sticky notes, etc and 2 pen holders too. Quite roomy and spacious I'd say. But the only negative point for me would be the weight because it is so sturdy!