Is it easy to read a book or kindle while lying flat on my back, and the book is resting above my stomach?
1826520
I personally am shortsighted so i usually put my laptop/book on my chest, but it is very comfortable to do so
1826521
I find the glasses PERFECT for doing just that. I wear them over my reading glasses. I wear them sitting on the sofa too, while I'm crocheting. When sitting up the are a little heavy on the bridge of the nose, so I put a cotton ball under them and they sit great. They aren't adjustable/customizable for an individual face, so they do take a little getting use to. I love them!!
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Yes. Easy, but if your female, THEY may be in the way of the lower half of the kindle. I use an e reader and all though it doesn't cause neck strain, it took my eyes awhile to get used to looking through the glasses. Basically if your laying flat, you have to look up to see the book which is also a feeling to get used to but it's comfortable.
1790020
I agree with the previous two answers. Papers or folders laying flat, yes. Heavy books, no.
977361
I find it awkward to use, both sitting down and rising. It is also hard to raise up from a reclining position. It is, however, very comfortable to lay in to read. I always make sure it its near a strong surface, so I can use that to help me push up. The seat is about 18 inches from the floor, but your feet are not directly beneath you making it somewhat difficult to get out of. I hope this helps. I do like it and am glad I bought it.
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I use it for my Kindle and it is perfect. I set my kindle right in the opening you can see. It might hold a thin hardback/paperback, but not much more than that. I think you could prop it up but I don't think it would stay.
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Not really. The chair lays back quite a bit. When I read from my iPad I have to use a pillow to prop it us so I can see it better.
2202359
Yes,its great for reading. I like that it has arm rest so you can position it anywhere on the couch but the most comfortable was with the back resting on the arm of the couch so you could stretch out, its also great rested against the headboard of the bed for watching tv, using tablets, and reading books.
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Yes, I think it's comfortable for reading. Maybe it would depend a little on a person's height though. I think this stand is great!
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It has a fixed slight angle and no moving parts. So your Kindle would be pretty much faced up to the ceiling. I use a Kindle cover that folds into a "A" shape to hold it up- and it will angle your kindle on a surface like this. (I got that inexpensive and matching on Amazon.) So using those 2 things together, you could sit it on your lap without holding it up or anything.
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This would work, but if you really want to read, get the one with the leg rest! Ultimate lounging for reading!
781043
No,there is not a way to hold the paperback book open, there is a long tassel to bookmark your page in a hard bound book. But whether using a book or a device like a Kindle the only way to not bend your neck is to prop it on your stomach if you have good eyesight to see at a distance.
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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. :)
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Hi Cheryl..I put it behind my neck when I'm laying down to read. It helps keep your head a little elevated and it's really comfortable. When my hubby isn't using it, I use it myself. The middle part goes to the back of your neck. I hope that helps. Good luck.
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.
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I have used the bedrest on my sofa and I liked the extra back support while reading. Helps prevent slumping.
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You don't have to do anything. just shut the cover and it will put it to sleep and when you open it up is wakes your kindle back up. There shouldn't be any set up
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The answer is yes. I read in bed and it's lightweight and comfortable to hold with one hand when folded.
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Yes - I would think it would work fine for paperbacks ! Since it sits on your lap, you could just put it on a pillow to make it higher and less neck bending.