can you use this bookstand on your lap
915295
I don't believe it would be practical or comfortable to try to use this stand on one's lap. The part of the stand that braces the upper part of the stand against the surface of the table is not as wide as the stand itself.
915296
Yes, I have used it while lying in bed, resting it on my chest. You can also rest it on your thighs while seated, if you keep your knees close together. It has a multi-stage tilt adjustment that instantly adapts the page angle from almost vertical to almost flat.
847126
I would think so, I use it for a laptop but I think I could easily use it for a book support.
510766
You probably could, but if you are looking for a good lap stand I suggest a padded USB powered cooling stand, this is meant more for sitting on a desk.
1910684
That's exactly what I wanted to do - the short answer is no. It has nothing to hold the laptop. However, if you laptop is not heavy (e.g. a tablet) and you can rip up straps or something, you could do it providing you can get the stand not to topple ontop of your face! I managed to get it to work with books and magazines using binder clips. But they're light and the stand was fairly well-balanced. The Levo stand is better for books, though, does exactly what you want and they make one for tablets, too. But I don't know if anything exists for laptops. Let me know if you find it!
1168576
I would say no. The "lip" at the bottom is very narrow. For example it will hold my iPad Air in a thin leather case however it would not snugly hold the iPad Air if it were in say a survivor case which is much thicker. Given that actual books are thick by nature I don't believe this is the stand for you. You may want to search for a stand called wedgestand, all one word, that may be something you prefer.
1035641
It is a MEDIA cabinet, so it's not meant for books. You could probably put lighter text books on it, but big ones will probably break it or cause warping.
1541119
I would advise against it. It would probably hold a laptop, but the angle of the laptop would not be good.
1306656
Yes you totally can. I would not recommend placing alot of weight on the top portion however. I use it for lighter textbooks, like stuff from Dover.
578215
You could theoretically but it would not be great. Better to do that with an iPad. This stand is the worst I have bought. Basically drum hardware on a ridiculous base. Should have been a round flat base not 3 foot poles. It's a major design fail. I ended up just putting mine outside on my terrace to hold my laptop when using a projector outside.
2239586
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...
802405
No this isn't really the accessory for lap use. It's more for desktop use. It docks the tablet upright so it sits like a screen on your desk, but it probably wouldn't be good at all for using your tablet in your lap while docked with this accessory.
520108
I do occasionally but it works better if you use it on a hard surface. Example placing a thin flat hard covered book on your lap then the air board on top. Hope this helps!
1765883
Yes it works fine in your lap, I have used it several times that way with no issues. I've seen padfolios with more to offer(zippers, more pockets etc...) however it is light weight and efficient for the tasking I require. I also use it to house my kindle hdx fire when it's not in use. Great product all around
1941567
Yes. It is supporting my 13" apple laptop right now and could easily hold something heavier and wider. This is a VERY sturdy book stand.
1112974
The grooves in which the metal support bar sits are pretty deep so I highly doubt it would be a problem but I would recommend buying a much cheaper bookstand if you are going to use it as just a laptop proper. I bought a wire stand under $10 on Amazon and it works perfectly with my 15in MacBook Pro.
926561
I frequently use mine with laptop and mouse on my lap and not resting on a chair. It's reasonably sturdy and I believe would meet your need. I am very pleased with this product.
1281835
It is sturdy, but it isn't a lap desk. A laptop would go on top and will sit 3-4 inches above a counter or desk. So, ergonomically, it isn't really comfortable for extended use. Without an external keyboard or mouse, the stand is more for display purposes than anything else.