How do you MOSTLY hold your e-reader while reading on a table?

Julius Caesar · 04-28-2016, 09:42 PM

I prefer to hold it with a book stand. If the device is light enough like the Kindle Oasis, I may hold it with my hand. I don't feel comfortable reading with laying the device flat on the table. The angle of reading just seems awkward to me.

Cinisajoy · 04-28-2016, 10:00 PM

I don't read on a table.
I usually keep the device in my lap.

theducks · 04-28-2016, 10:01 PM

The 'flat' part is questionable

I prop it on the Cat (who must lay in front of me, even if it is forbidden. An to add insult, takes a bath, Shaking my reader

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pidgeon92 · 04-28-2016, 10:23 PM

If I'm reading on my Kindle, I use the origami cover's built in stand. If I'm using my iPad, I use an easel.

cromag · 04-28-2016, 11:01 PM

In one hand, with my thumb resting on the page advance key.

Tarana · 04-28-2016, 11:57 PM

If I'm reading at a table, it's because I am eating. I just prop it up against something that sits on a placemat (keeps it from sliding).

If I'm cooking from say my HD+, I prop it in a cookbook stand. There's a plastic shield to prevent it from getting pancaked by flour.

Sweetpea · 04-29-2016, 04:21 AM

When I'm reading at the table (only happens when I'm eating alone, or sometimes in summer when we breakfast outside), I'll just prop it up against anything that's laying on the table. Outside, it's easier as we always have a nice smooth rock on the table to prevent the wind taking the tablecloth, and it's the perfect hight to put the reader against.

Not sure it counts as a bookstand... It can range from that rock to a stack of tablets and phones... Or even a jar of peanutbutter ...

John F · 04-29-2016, 06:16 AM

I picked "Hold it with a book stand".

I normally read lying down, the book stand lies in my lap. If I'm doing quick reading sitting, I just hold it by the edge. If I'm doing a long reading session while sitting, I'll use an elastic band across the back.

7hir7een · 04-29-2016, 06:34 AM

I usually only read at a table when I am eating, so I use a small stand.

DiapDealer · 04-29-2016, 07:40 AM

I never read at a table.

drjd · 04-29-2016, 07:54 AM

I usually do my reading laying down, keeping the book stand in my lap or on a side table. Holding the device in hand for long time causes pain in my hand.

Apache · 04-29-2016, 08:07 AM

When eating I just lay my HS+ flat on the table next to my plate and hope I remember to finish eating in a timely manner. All other times, I hold it in my hands.
Apache

cvkemp · 04-29-2016, 08:25 AM

I read in my recliner, laying back in a very comfortable position.

treadlightly · 04-29-2016, 08:37 AM

I prop it up using a cookbook holder on the kitchen island while eating at home, and a pile of calculators on the desk at work.

ekbell · 04-29-2016, 11:25 AM

When reading at the table I normally hold my tablet in my hand(s) resting the bottom on the table. Sometimes I prop it up against my pencil holder or a pile of pbooks.

View Poll Results: How do you MOSTLY hold your e-reader while reading on a table?
Hold it with your hand	37	42.05%
Hold it with a book stand	44	50.00%
Lay it flat on the table	12	13.64%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 88. You may not vote on this poll

04-28-2016, 09:42 PM	#1
Julius Caesar Addict Posts: 343 Karma: 1510042 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	How do you MOSTLY hold your e-reader while reading on a table? I prefer to hold it with a book stand. If the device is light enough like the Kindle Oasis, I may hold it with my hand. I don't feel comfortable reading with laying the device flat on the table. The angle of reading just seems awkward to me.

04-29-2016, 07:54 AM	#11
drjd The Couch Potato Posts: 34,509 Karma: 230999999 Join Date: Aug 2015 Device: Kobo Glo, Kobo Touch, Archos 9, Onyx Boox C67ML Carta	I usually do my reading laying down, keeping the book stand in my lap or on a side table. Holding the device in hand for long time causes pain in my hand. Last edited by drjd; 04-29-2016 at 12:52 PM.

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04-28-2016, 10:00 PM	#2
Cinisajoy Just a Yellow Smiley. Posts: 19,161 Karma: 83862859 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Texas Device: K4, K5, fire, kobo, galaxy	I don't read on a table. I usually keep the device in my lap.

04-28-2016, 10:01 PM	#3
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 30,891 Karma: 59840954 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	The 'flat' part is questionable I prop it on the Cat (who must lay in front of me, even if it is forbidden. An to add insult, takes a bath, Shaking my reader )

04-28-2016, 10:23 PM	#4
pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 3,144 Karma: 8426142 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle PW2, Kindle Voyage, Kindle DXG, Boox M90, Kobo Aura HD	If I'm reading on my Kindle, I use the origami cover's built in stand. If I'm using my iPad, I use an easel.

04-28-2016, 11:01 PM	#5
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,008 Karma: 459735575 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	In one hand, with my thumb resting on the page advance key.

04-28-2016, 11:57 PM	#6
Tarana Wizard Posts: 4,030 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	If I'm reading at a table, it's because I am eating. I just prop it up against something that sits on a placemat (keeps it from sliding). If I'm cooking from say my HD+, I prop it in a cookbook stand. There's a plastic shield to prevent it from getting pancaked by flour.

04-29-2016, 04:21 AM	#7
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	When I'm reading at the table (only happens when I'm eating alone, or sometimes in summer when we breakfast outside), I'll just prop it up against anything that's laying on the table. Outside, it's easier as we always have a nice smooth rock on the table to prevent the wind taking the tablecloth, and it's the perfect hight to put the reader against. Not sure it counts as a bookstand... It can range from that rock to a stack of tablets and phones... Or even a jar of peanutbutter ...

04-29-2016, 06:16 AM	#8
John F Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,852 Karma: 70186493 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kobo Clara 2E	I picked "Hold it with a book stand". I normally read lying down, the book stand lies in my lap. If I'm doing quick reading sitting, I just hold it by the edge. If I'm doing a long reading session while sitting, I'll use an elastic band across the back.

04-29-2016, 06:34 AM	#9
7hir7een Reader of Books Posts: 249 Karma: 178096 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: Kobo Libra Colour, Clara Colour, Libra 2, Elipsa	I usually only read at a table when I am eating, so I use a small stand.

04-29-2016, 07:40 AM	#10
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,351 Karma: 203720150 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I never read at a table.

04-29-2016, 08:07 AM	#12
Apache Readaholic Posts: 5,253 Karma: 90000484 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Georgia Device: Surface Pro 6 / Galaxy Tab A 8"	When eating I just lay my HS+ flat on the table next to my plate and hope I remember to finish eating in a timely manner. All other times, I hold it in my hands. Apache

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04-29-2016, 08:25 AM	#13
cvkemp Loving life Posts: 1,430 Karma: 7991496 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Device: PaperWhite 6 SE, Fire HD8	I read in my recliner, laying back in a very comfortable position.

04-29-2016, 08:37 AM	#14
treadlightly Wizard Posts: 1,370 Karma: 6957792 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON Device: Kobo H2O	I prop it up using a cookbook holder on the kitchen island while eating at home, and a pile of calculators on the desk at work.

04-29-2016, 11:25 AM	#15
ekbell Guru Posts: 626 Karma: 12345678 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Canada Device: none	When reading at the table I normally hold my tablet in my hand(s) resting the bottom on the table. Sometimes I prop it up against my pencil holder or a pile of pbooks.