How appropriate would it be for putting it on your lap as you're reading an average size hardcover book?
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It would work with a stable surface underneath; such as a pillow, shelf or rolling tabletop. The base is about 7" by 8" with a cutout.
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Could do it, but the base is a flat plastic square more suitable to a flat surface than a lap.
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I don't think it would work too well for that. The base isn't all that big. More suited for a counter top.
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I don't use it that way but it'd be easy to since it's angle is adjustable. I've been very happy with it in every way.
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I would think that it should work fine. It is fairly flexible so it won't be like a hardback book when you finish, but it will be well protected. Good luck. Woody
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I would say yes, as I am using HP laptop and it don't slide down. Also it has L shaped support at end which should hold 3" book. It is important what design you use or set it. Initailly it was looking not very practical but after trying 2-3 diffent styles, now 1 spefic shape works great during use on my bed for computer and also for misc. other stuff like papers/books etc. Hope that help...
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hi its comes up perfect, you will be reading a book nicely !!! same if very comfortable
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It's a true hardcover. While it can be folded back, it's not a completely flat fold and over time the tug may cause the book to pull apart.
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Lisa, my wife is an avid reader and she cannot fit a book on this machine. Hope this helps.
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I bought it as a gift for a friend. She said that you need to hold it a few inches above the page, but it works well.
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Smaller ones, yes. But a no on bigger books. I find the book rest to be too far away so I use the monitor platform and that may work better.
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For your question, I assessed the practicality of placing a 750-page book, measuring 7" x 10" x 2" on the "ridge" that displays a book or device at a pleasant reading angle. By all means, the PadPillow is a convenient means of supporting a large book, without having to maintain full control with one's hands to grip the book.
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I would think so, I use it for a laptop but I think I could easily use it for a book support.
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I haven't used the book rack yet, but I think it would be plenty sturdy for a paperback. One thing I will suggest is gluing a little strip of non-slip rubber grippers on the bottom of the edges. I've have mine slip a few times from being lightly bumped.
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Of course you can put paper on it but I would use a tablet of paper. The stand is heavy and not something to use in a lap. It is really intended to hold books....be creative.
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Yes I've used it with both large paperbacks and hardcover books, and it's word fine. I'm glad I bought the book holder, I use it on the couch, in bed and in the car.
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I don't think it would be ideal for books since its not very long and deep, but i guess you could put some books on it it just wouldnt fit too many.
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Not sure about paperbacks although it does come with a bookmark attached. I bought it because I am supposed to look forward also because of my neck. I usually just sit it on my lap or put it on a small table. There is a deep groove along each side that I suppose would hold a book.
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I am not sure how to put a laptop on this. It is a sturdy stand, but do not think I would trust my laptop on it. Heavier weight book, no problem! It does not slide with a book.
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It is doable, but not comfortable, but there really isn't and case for this that would work well sitting in your lap, unless you have a type cover