Can you please tell me how much weight the top of this podium holds? I am an English teacher and need to use it daily for a heavy textbook.
1033204
I have not used the podium extensively, but it seems plenty sturdy to me. A heavy textbook should not be a problem at all.
1033205
It is very sturdy. I often use a bible, iPad and small clock timer on top. Then have a rather large cup (glass) for water on the shelf. I've even lightly leaned on it too and it's been great.
1033206
it can handle that no problem. I put stuff on mine, and then lean on it sometimes, when I am talking, and I am no light weight. It is quite sturdy.
1033207
It is very sturdy. Our professors love it. They put laptops/books etc on it.
1033208
It holds my math textbooks which are quite heavy. I use the second shelf for papers. I love it!
1033209
I am a director at college - we purchased this for our math instructor to use in the classroom. She puts a heavy binder and solid paperback text on it and does fine. The shelf below holds quite a bit too. It is a surprisingly sturdy podium for the price. I recommend it.
1979696
I bought this as a gift for my daughters, who are teachers. They tell me that if cannot hold a great deal of weight. They would suggest not putting over one book in a pocket and then should only put 5-6 books at the utmost as it cannot hold a lot of weight.
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I don't recommend putting anything heavy on this stand. I only use it for my large books when teaching and never for any electronics. I personally don't feel it's sturdy enough for my laptop or projector without assistance. Hope this answers your question.
1257059
I would guess roughly 5 lbs. I would recommend it for displaying only. If you want to actually do work on it I suggest getting something with more weight and overall strength.
2067817
I can't answer as to how much weight it holds. I can say that it has a heavy steel support arm and is screwed to the underside of the desk so the weight of a keyboard is really not an issue. I have a Microsoft ergonomic keyboard and a trackball on this.
1627862
It cant take much weight. I hardly have some books on it. It is not sturdy but very good looking
1391647
You can write on it....but it has a small wiggle to it. I use it to lecture and read from, having several large books on it, so weight is no problem. The feet have adjustable rubber pads to help balance it on uneven floors.
717394
I don't believe the footrest is designed to hold any weight other than your feet..I love my footrest, but I wouldn't even try to stand on it. Maybe someone you know could make a 3 piece wooden set that would make a sturdier lift for your speaking engagements.
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i would say no more than 65lbs. i have them holding up 640w 15" behringer cabs. not as strong as the heavy stands but strong enough. i would trade the lighter stands for the stronger ones any day. less weight to carry around.
838084
I have used mine with large books. Initially when all of the weight is on one side it might be a little tricky, but it can certainly hold the weight.
813564
I would estimate the weight at about 3 pounds. It can hold a professional fake book ( about 6 inches in depth) easily. This stand is sturdy.
717491
Mine is nice and sturdy. I use it for research and I have several heavy books on it.
658540
I am not sure how much weight the top or the desk itself can support. I do not want to give you any false info. I do have a laser printer on the bottom shelf without any problem and that is a fair amount of weight. I would suggest that you ask the manufacturer if possible and tell them the PC's weight. Sometimes the manufacturers monitor Amazon customer comments and questions and respond on the product's comments page. Sorry I could not be more helpful.
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This piece of furniture is poorly made. I actually didn't have much luck with this item as it snapped into two. I definitely would not suggest anything heavy since I used it as a bookshelf. Each contained nothing more than paperbacks and it flopped. Hated it. Good luck!
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Weighs about 5lbs. As small as it is, it opens to a nice incline desk. Although there is a small gap across the middle when the desk is in the open position. But, I've never found it to be a problem, most my writing is in journals I think it would put a lap top at an uncomfortable angle. Hope this helps. I think I saw this desk in the first episode of A&E;'s TURN. It was being used by a British officer.
2000247
it is very sturdy. Absolutely great quality. I have some heavy text books on the bottom shelf but it would definitely support them on each shelf, as long as you don't overload them.
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It's really sturdy - my husband uses it for work. He carries a laptop and several books (typically hardback). I would guess it can hold probably 20lbs? He really loves it - it's very rustic looking with thick leather. He uses it with the shoulder strap and not the backpack strap - the straps are not designed for comfort (they aren't padded), but they are fine for carrying to and from work. Hope that helps.