Good iPad case for reading in bed??

Victoria · 05-30-2010, 05:42 PM

Hi - does anyone have a case they'd recommend for reading in bed? I'm lazily looking for something that will allow it to stand upright, or close to upright, on it's own.

Right now, I'm propping it up with a pillow, but that is hot, and a wooden recipe holder - not very comfortable. I spent a lot of time reading reviews on iPad stands, but didn't see anything that would work in bed.

Someone at work showed me an Incase case that would work well for movies - - as it is holds the iPad in slanted landscape. Has anyone used it for reading by chance?

Any advice would be appreciated.

PS: this the link for the incase case. http://www.goincase.com/products/det...jacket-cl57512

poohbear_nc · 05-30-2010, 05:47 PM

What about this?

at http://www.levenger.com/PAGETEMPLATE...-3|PageID=5787

Cheaper copy-cat products too - on Amazon or Google.

VictoriaP · 05-30-2010, 06:03 PM

I'm mostly using a MacAlly Bookstand case:

http://www.amazon.com/Macally-BOOKST...5256541&sr=8-1

I use it both in upright landscape mode and in typing position. It's not a very protective case, but it functions well for display and use.

DH and I also use these Peeramid bookrest pillows heavily:

http://www.amazon.com/Hog-Wild-Peera...ref=pd_sim_k_1

I originally bought them to support my Kindle, but they work even better with the iPads. I find myself using it in bed to play games like Solitaire or Angry Birds, for reading, and for casual surfing.

Victoria · 05-30-2010, 09:02 PM

Victoria & Poohbear

Thanks for the suggestions - I was boxed in to thinking I needed a case, but a reading pillow is just the ticket! I'll order one tonight

cheerio6414 · 05-30-2010, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

What about this?

at http://www.levenger.com/PAGETEMPLATE...-3|PageID=5787

Cheaper copy-cat products too - on Amazon or Google.

looks nice

anonymousadrian · 06-10-2010, 01:36 AM

this one is pretty nice.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...30679333624843

Rique · 06-10-2010, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anonymousadrian

this one is pretty nice.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...30679333624843

That would be the Quirky Cloak! I have had one on order since early May - they are now saying that it will not be available for shipping until late this month.

Quirky is an interesting concept and company... I think of it kind of as open source product development and marketing.

Here is a blog entry concerning the ongoing development process for the Cloak - and their development timeline:

http://aquirkyblog.com/2010/05/cloak...to-completion/

And you can learn more about Quirky here:

http://www.quirky.com/

-- Riq

Tony Szmuk · 06-10-2010, 06:31 PM

I've just got my new Apple iPad case. It's beautiful and it can be used for reading in bed, at the table/desk or carrying the iPad around. Form the choices I had bay looking online and in stores, this is by far the best case available.

neilmarr · 06-11-2010, 05:26 AM

Very neat, Tony. I emailed you another option earlier -- just forget it. This one looks much more practical. Cheers. Neil

junkyardwillie · 06-11-2010, 09:04 AM

You might want to check out this
http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/how-t...d-stand-117822

neilmarr · 06-11-2010, 09:10 AM

Great Willie. That's exactly what I used to use for treebooks. Cheers. Neil

Bremen Cole · 06-11-2010, 12:08 PM

I use this one all over the house (heck, using it now) including bed. Works good for me, but can get a little sweaty on hot days and bare legs....

http://www.paddedspaces.com/

Maggie Leung · 06-11-2010, 02:49 PM

Have you seen this?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A3NDZMWLDIE8HQ

I've only seen it online, so I can't say whether it's any good.

In the past, I've also seen breakfast trays for beds that include book holders with adjustable angles. I don't own one of 'em, though.

I use cushions, cheapo picture easels. I also just dug out a cheapo easel I bought at a drugstore months ago. It adjusts to many angles and weighs next to nothing. I think it was meant for netbooks. I picked it up because it looked like it might be handy one day, and now it is.

Maggie Leung · 06-11-2010, 09:58 PM

Check this out:

http://www.lapdawg.com/gallery/http:...g.com/gallery/

One device, many uses.

scottjl · 06-11-2010, 10:10 PM

maggie.. fix the link you have. it's posted twice and doesn't work..

http://www.lapdawg.com/gallery/

05-30-2010, 05:42 PM	#1
Victoria Wizard Posts: 1,017 Karma: 19767610 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nova Scotia Canada Device: ipad, Kindle PW, Kobo Clara; iphone 7	Good iPad case for reading in bed?? Hi - does anyone have a case they'd recommend for reading in bed? I'm lazily looking for something that will allow it to stand upright, or close to upright, on it's own. Right now, I'm propping it up with a pillow, but that is hot, and a wooden recipe holder - not very comfortable. I spent a lot of time reading reviews on iPad stands, but didn't see anything that would work in bed. Someone at work showed me an Incase case that would work well for movies - - as it is holds the iPad in slanted landscape. Has anyone used it for reading by chance? Any advice would be appreciated. PS: this the link for the incase case. http://www.goincase.com/products/det...jacket-cl57512 Last edited by Victoria; 05-30-2010 at 05:46 PM.

05-30-2010, 09:02 PM	#4
Victoria Wizard Posts: 1,017 Karma: 19767610 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nova Scotia Canada Device: ipad, Kindle PW, Kobo Clara; iphone 7	Thank you!! Victoria & Poohbear Thanks for the suggestions - I was boxed in to thinking I needed a case, but a reading pillow is just the ticket! I'll order one tonight

06-11-2010, 05:26 AM	#9
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Very neat, Tony. I emailed you another option earlier -- just forget it. This one looks much more practical. Cheers. Neil Attached Thumbnails

06-11-2010, 02:49 PM	#13
Maggie Leung Wizard Posts: 1,449 Karma: 58383 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Kindle, iPad	Have you seen this? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A3NDZMWLDIE8HQ I've only seen it online, so I can't say whether it's any good. In the past, I've also seen breakfast trays for beds that include book holders with adjustable angles. I don't own one of 'em, though. I use cushions, cheapo picture easels. I also just dug out a cheapo easel I bought at a drugstore months ago. It adjusts to many angles and weighs next to nothing. I think it was meant for netbooks. I picked it up because it looked like it might be handy one day, and now it is. Last edited by Maggie Leung; 06-11-2010 at 02:53 PM.

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05-30-2010, 05:47 PM	#2
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 64,191 Karma: 135242149 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	What about this? at http://www.levenger.com/PAGETEMPLATE...-3\|PageID=5787 Cheaper copy-cat products too - on Amazon or Google.

05-30-2010, 06:03 PM	#3
VictoriaP Addict Posts: 298 Karma: 491576 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle PW2; Kindle Touch; Kindle 2; iPad Mini; iPad1	I'm mostly using a MacAlly Bookstand case: http://www.amazon.com/Macally-BOOKST...5256541&sr=8-1 I use it both in upright landscape mode and in typing position. It's not a very protective case, but it functions well for display and use. DH and I also use these Peeramid bookrest pillows heavily: http://www.amazon.com/Hog-Wild-Peera...ref=pd_sim_k_1 I originally bought them to support my Kindle, but they work even better with the iPads. I find myself using it in bed to play games like Solitaire or Angry Birds, for reading, and for casual surfing.

06-10-2010, 01:36 AM	#6
anonymousadrian Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: none	this one is pretty nice. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...30679333624843

06-10-2010, 06:31 PM	#8
Tony Szmuk Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 383712 Join Date: May 2010 Device: ,,,	I've just got my new Apple iPad case. It's beautiful and it can be used for reading in bed, at the table/desk or carrying the iPad around. Form the choices I had bay looking online and in stores, this is by far the best case available.

06-11-2010, 09:04 AM	#10
junkyardwillie Addict Posts: 316 Karma: 570 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Onyx Note Pro, Kobo H20 and iPad	You might want to check out this http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/how-t...d-stand-117822

06-11-2010, 09:10 AM	#11
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Great Willie. That's exactly what I used to use for treebooks. Cheers. Neil

06-11-2010, 12:08 PM	#12
Bremen Cole Wizard Posts: 1,115 Karma: 2718 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Device: iPad	I use this one all over the house (heck, using it now) including bed. Works good for me, but can get a little sweaty on hot days and bare legs.... http://www.paddedspaces.com/

06-11-2010, 09:58 PM	#14
Maggie Leung Wizard Posts: 1,449 Karma: 58383 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Kindle, iPad	Check this out: http://www.lapdawg.com/gallery/http:...g.com/gallery/ One device, many uses.

06-11-2010, 10:10 PM	#15
scottjl Reader of Books Posts: 1,632 Karma: 2697 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: none	maggie.. fix the link you have. it's posted twice and doesn't work.. http://www.lapdawg.com/gallery/

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