When it is in its collapsed position, will it work for a lap desk (like to write on)?
846369
If you used a hard-sided notebook, yes. But probably best for some quick writing. Still not a totally satisfactory writing experience d/t the bumpy ridgecaused when the proping gizmo is folded down.
846370
Unfortunately, no. It is a flat surface, but it is not a smooth surface. There are crevices, etc.
846371
It could, but not well. There are large grooves where the plastic pieces separate to form the prop that would cause problems for writing unless you placed some other hard surface over top.
846372
I'm going to say no as there are ridges where the prop folds down, if you put a piece of thick card on it, it could work but it's not as big as A4 paper.
810628
It should work that way but you should put some kind of pad under it to keep from picking up vibrations from the desk.
1930781
I don't think so. I was a teacher, and I think it's to small for that. The top of the papers would extend past the top of the surface. Also, when you put your hand--left or right--on the surface, the non-slip bar at that keeps the laptop from sliding off the slated surface would be in the way.
1282105
The only way I think that will work is if you leave off legs and use flat surface. There is nothing underneath the top to stabilize on your lap. The laptop might slide back and forth on the top as there is no guides on sides to keep on to the surface. It works best to transport from hotel to hotel or place to stop during your trip and use.
1469608
It does work in the collapsed position but I would never use it in a down spray application because it is design for spraying upward.
1077013
No because it lays flat on a surface. It would be unstable beyond a sitting position or laid flat.
1773360
I would not recommend putting this stand in anyone's lap - it is too big for that. Since it is an easel stand with one side magnetic as well as dry erase and the other side with felt fabric, it would really work better to sit on something sturdy, i.e., a table, the floor.
781044
No because the book does not lay flat.....if you set it up to a height that works okay but if you put it on your lap no
2148787
It could if you have a long page and are trying to write at the bottom of it. I think only in that instance it could be a problem, but I would not hesitate to use it for writing.
1884615
It should work well on your lap or on a flat surface, because it's rigid enough. Also, the back folds down to make a stand, when you have it on a flat surface.
451286
As long as you can situate it comfortably for yourself, on your lap works fine. I used mine primarily at school for taking notes. Keyboard folds back easily, just make sure the keyboard is turned off, otherwise you start accidentally typing in places
1716361
No. The stand has an angle to it and as a stand alone item will fall. The item is designed to be placed between your legs for support so that your laptop is resting at a comfortable height
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.
420570
When purchased as shown, yes. I added the extra extenstion arm and that makes it too unstable to hold a lap top. I only use it for a keyboard so no problem.
1517797
It can be used under a desk n it has a feature if it falls down it turns off
463675
Great question. Ironically today I got back home and didn't have the mousepad out under it yet since I was lazy and it worked on my desk. So it should work unless the surface doesn't allow for it.
1868508
Yes, this stand gives enough support to write on. If you intend to lean on it while writing, I don't recommend doing so.