does the front cover fold back entirely if you want to hold it in a vertical position to read, or does it resist folding completely back?
2048029
Yes, it's my husbands, so I just went and tried it for myself. The cover can be held back for reading.
2048030
Yes it foldes back so you can read it's a really nice cover you will like it!
834647
In a word, yes. In the folded configuration, as shown on Amazon, the leather label that acts a stop is about 1 1/2 inches from the pad that the tablet/reader (or in your case a large book) rests against. I've used the pad to read one of my large hard-cover books (9 1/2 long x 7 1/2 wide x 2" thick) with no problem. The leather label on the pad is thick enough to hold the bottom of the book spine and outer cover. The pad supported a soft-cover book the same size as the hard-cover. Smaller paperbacks are a waste of time. Don't confuse the pad's ability to keep a book in a comfortable reading position with being able to keep the book open. My hard-cover book wouldn't stay open by itself until I got about 1/4 way thru it; as did my same-sized soft-cover/paperback. At about the 3/4 mark both books would close unless I held it open, which I can live with 'cause I'm not going to fold backwards and break the spine of any of my books. So, yes, it'll support large books but with limitations as the pad was designed for tablets, e-readers, and such. Hope this helps.
724160
Cover is stiff, but material between front and back allows it to be folded back. Sometimes do this when reading.
806231
I fold the flap back to talk/text. Kinda like how you'd fold the front cover of a magazine over. It takes some getting used to, but you get a hang of it pretty fast
1523640
The flap does fold back and then magnetically attaches to the back and holds it all open. It's fine to hold (though I usually use the speaker or a bluetooth). It's beautifully made, looks very high-end, excellent for your desk and still thin enough for your pocket.
822479
The flap does not fold back...it actually has 3 notches that hold the tablet into place so that you can select the level for which your tablet shall lean.
1241250
It will fold backward, but it doesn't fold back perfectly flat (close but not quite). It will stay in the folded back position, but if you really need it to fold back as easily as a notebook, this probably isn't the best choice. But the cover is very soft and flexible and gets more so over time.
161891
the flap does not fold completely flat. the flap has a crease about an inch and a half in from the spine. when folded back, the spine also folds back. So there is an angle from the spine down to the crease. As a result about 2/3 of the flap folds flat. If you're right handed it's basically flat. If you're left handed, there's like a half inch extra thickness as it angles down from the folded back spine. The magnets do nothing to hold the flap when folded back. They only hold the flap when closed. The also trigger the auto sleep mode when closed. Not the best case if you're concerned about bulk but your tablet definitely won't fall out. Holds it very sung for sure. the flap does not fold completely flat. the flap has a crease about an inch and a half in from the spine. when folded back, the spine also folds back. So there is an angle from the spine down to the crease. As a result about 2/3 of the flap folds flat. If you're right handed it's basically flat. If you're left handed, there's like a half inch extra thickness as it angles down from the folded back spine. The magnets do nothing to hold the flap when folded back. They only hold the flap when closed. The also trigger the auto sleep mode when closed. Not the best case if you're concerned about... » Read More the flap does not fold completely flat. the flap has a crease about an inch and a half in from the spine. when folded back, the spine also folds back. So there is an angle from the spine down to the crease. As a result about 2/3 of the flap folds flat. If you're right handed it's basically flat. If you're left handed, there's like a half inch extra thickness as it angles down from the folded back spine. The magnets do nothing to hold the flap when folded back. They only hold the flap when closed. The also trigger the auto sleep mode when closed. Not the best case if you're concerned about bulk but your tablet definitely won't fall out. Holds it very sung for sure. « Show Less
655736
you can only fold it so it sits horizontal. it does not stand up vertical by itself
993079
Yes you can, no problem. BUT when I open a book the front cover goes to my left. Not so with this cover IF you want the Kindle to not open up-side-down. Leave it on auto rotate and all is well after the Kindle is fired up. No biggie, just an obvious over sight that surprised me.
318714
No- it is more like a normal book would be. It doesn't flop open- so it has never wen an issue for me. The nook clips into a secure and safe holder inside that is small and convenient. This is the best cover I've ever had for my nook- trim and functional (no magnets or elastic needed).
1770532
1. The cover will not lay flat against the back but form a triangle with the back, front, and spine. Does no damage. 2. The cover is held in place by a strap but opening the cover does wake the device.
1086309
I would have to give the short answer of 'no'. You really cannot "prop it up" for reading, I suppose you could bend the back cover halfway back behind and sit it on a table but I can't see that being a comfortable position to read. This product does a great job of protecting a Paperwhite Kindle and it fits securely. The back cover can easily fold completely behind to be held like that to read. :)
10812
Yes, the cover folds all the way to the back. I have had no problems holding it.
1440321
No it wont, but it's not necessary. When you hold the kindle with the cover folded backwards it doesn't bother.
330181
No . The magnetic piece just keeps it closed. When I fold mine all the way back I use a clip on book light that holds it in place.
985596
You can fold it all the way back, and hold it. Otherwise, you can let it dangle while typing, and it will not be in the way.