Have anyone tried the Smart Book Stand vs. this one? I am in doubt between the two.
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I have this one and am well pleased with it,it seems to me,looking at the pic of the book smart,changing pages would be more difficult with it.
1106920
If you want a portable stand that will fit in your bookbag/briefcase and that can hold a 1200+ pages book without any problems this is the stand for you! I have another that is a bigger model made out of laminate cardboard which is too big to transport in any bookbag. I used this for holding my anatomy & physiology book and had no problems. Your neck will also appreciate it, if you need to read for hours at a time.
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This stand will hold virtually any book (we've tested it with thick medical school textbooks & many "professional" students use this product to increase their comfort when reading & studying ... PS an "adjustable height & angle bookstand" was the concept that started Uncaged Ergonomics!). The panel is 18"W x 10"D. The panel isn't 100% smooth (like a desktop) - it has pre-drilled holes & our recommendation would be to use a clipboard/binder behind documents for support especially if you intend to write directly on the paper. Feel free to call us if you have other questions - we're here to help.
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Yes! I've used it just for documents too. I also frequently use it with papers and a book at the same time. If I have my textbook on there, but I'm also referencing some hand written notes or a handout, the prongs keep the papers upright even if they don't rest on the same shelf as the textbook. This book stand is amazing.
1630308
Yes, this book stand is a beast. But if the book is soft-covered, it will flop over the edges.
625366
I really like mine. It has a removal plate on the back which gives you the ability to slide in your laptop stand. So to answer your questions it doesn't come with one but you can add any shelf to your set up. I just bought a Mac book pro, so I'm ordering the Odyssey laptop stand today!
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I hadn't thought about that before so I gave it a try. I actually like it better for the Ipad then for a book. The small plastic book holder at the bottom, which holds the front of the book gets in the way of the center control button on the Ipad if you pull it tight but if you leave it loose is easily pulled down when you want to access the control button. All in all I could see using it for E readers or movies. Gosh I think I will get a lot more use of the book seat in the future. Thank you for bringing this question up.
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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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Yes, this stand will work with this size book. The plastic page holders slide back and forth, and can hold even my big French dictionary or small paperback novel, something as small as many young adult books. I've even used the stand to read a whitepaper consisting of 18 pages and one staple. This book stand is quite versatile. Go for it! I use this gadget all the time and it's amazing the big part it plays in my life.The person who mentioned putting the stand on a table was surely right -- the stand will not work on your lap, for example: it will just collapse over.
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Actto Green Portable Reading Stand can physically accommodate thick books at various reading angles, but not optimally in terms of holding pages in place. The stand supports the weight of thick volumes. It was not designed for folio-sized references such as atlases, as the height of the stand where the volume rests is only seven inches. You can push the page holders back and lean the spine of the book on the two-inch base. Depending upon the quality of the binding, pages near the front or the back of the volume can sag. A simple check: Set your book on a flat surface. You can quickly check whether the binding will allow pages to stay open to your desired locations at the front or back. I tried Actto Stand with *Guide to Reference Books* Eleventh edition (Chicago: ALA, 1996). This 11.25-inch by 8.75-inch hard-cover volume has over 2000 pages and is 3 inches thick. Locations near the front and back sag without using the page holders, yet the stand functions fairly well. Your 2700-page text might possibly work with the stand if your book is hard cover, the binding is high quality, and the physical dimensions are not much larger than *Guide to Reference Books*. For long-term, sustained use with thick volumes, you might want to consider a bigger stand.
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the difference is $37.55.......... sorry I couldn't resist. seriously I'm not sure. I looked at the product description. the less expensive one weighs 8 ounces and has a shipping weight of 2 pounds. the more expensive one does not provide any product dimensions, but it does state that the shipping weight is 11 pounds. my guess is that the more expensive one is heavier and probably more sturdy and meant to support bigger bikes/heavier loads. I got the less expensive one, and for me it has worked. I use it on a hybrid bike. I put on a bike rack and carrier bags and use the bike to go grocery shopping. the stand I have works well. but it is necessary to balance the carrier bags, with fairly equal weight on each side. if unbalanced the stand will not support the bike, the bike will tip over. but I imagine that even with the heavier stand, you might encounter the same problem if only one side of the bike is loaded with heavy items.
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This is very light weight gadget and can be unstable if you try supporting a heavy book. Bottom margin is clear, though Your question is not clear to me.
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I've used it for smaller delicate books around that size and it has been very helpful. I've only had the stand for a week but have used it everyday so far with text books and leisure books, would definitely recommend.
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Th book stand already offers a wide range of angles (the back leg is adjustable). But yes, I have on occasion put another book or something under the back leg to get a greater angle and it works just fine (although slightly more unstable). Hope that helps!
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I have this one, and one I got from Ikea. Both have the insert and the stand, except this one is about 1 inch wider than the ikea one.
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We returned this, as it did not work for the IPad as we had expected it to. We were planning on using it 80% of the time with the IPad, and the rest for books.However, I do remember it well, and I think that if the Book Seat is indeed keeping your place, I think it would take a little effort to turn a page without ripping the page. I prefer the Hog Wild Peeramid Bookrest, which works great and I think it would work well to turn pages a lot more effortlessly. We love it, and I am so happy that after trying to find something for J, I have found something that looks nice, works well with both types of media, and wasn't outrageously expensive! D G. Good Luck! http://amzn.to/XxH3YF We returned this, as it did not work for the IPad as we had expected it to. We were planning on using it 80% of the time with the IPad, and the rest for books.However, I do remember it well, and I think that if the Book Seat is indeed keeping your place, I think it would take a little effort to turn a page without ripping the page. I prefer the Hog Wild Peeramid Bookrest, which works great and I think it would work well to turn pages a lot more effortlessly. We love it, and I am so happy that after trying to find something for J, I have found something that looks nice, works well with... » Read More We returned this, as it did not work for the IPad as we had expected it to. We were planning on using it 80% of the time with the IPad, and the rest for books.However, I do remember it well, and I think that if the Book Seat is indeed keeping your place, I think it would take a little effort to turn a page without ripping the page. I prefer the Hog Wild Peeramid Bookrest, which works great and I think it would work well to turn pages a lot more effortlessly. We love it, and I am so happy that after trying to find something for J, I have found something that looks nice, works well with both types of media, and wasn't outrageously expensive! D G. Good Luck! http://amzn.to/XxH3YF « Show Less
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The stand folds up flat against the back, but the shelf the book sits on does not, so it's a little bit bulky and would have to be carried in a canvas shopping bag or soft briefcase along with your books. It weighs three pounds. It's a very good product. Amazon has an excellent return policy, so I suggest go ahead and order it so you can see it with your own hands.
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Definitely. I have the same stand and light. Used both last night. The light is much better than anything I have used.