Chest stand for kindle?

Barty · 10-01-2012, 06:15 PM

Because of back and leg problems, I like to read by lying flat on my back with pillow under my head and kindle propped on my chest. Ideally, I want to have something light that I can put on my chest that will hold the screen about 4 inches off my chest, at a ~70-80 degree angle (ie slightly tilted toward my face). Right now, I use a small pillow but I still have to use my arm and it gets tiring quickly (different physical problem). I plan on getting the pw so there will be no need to accommodate the buttons.

Ideas greatly appreciated. Especially simple and economical ones

daffy4u · 10-01-2012, 07:22 PM

I found this on Amazon.

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Edit: And this but it's more expensive.

montalex · 10-01-2012, 08:14 PM

Prism glasses are great for reading while lying down. With them on, you can simply set your reader on your chest, and you don't need to hyper-extend your neck with large pillows. Some models will fit over prescription glasses.

http://www.whateverworks.com/itemdy0...srsearch=k2577

pidgeon92 · 10-02-2012, 01:32 AM

Not economical, but you might be able to rig something like this up more cheaply than buying a finished one:

http://www.bookholder.com

NACarter · 10-02-2012, 06:49 AM

What about a "book chair" - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bookchair-Me...9171299&sr=8-3.

tubemonkey · 10-02-2012, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barty

Ideas greatly appreciated.

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10-01-2012, 06:15 PM	#1
Barty doofus Posts: 2,555 Karma: 13089041 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Voyage	Chest stand for kindle? Because of back and leg problems, I like to read by lying flat on my back with pillow under my head and kindle propped on my chest. Ideally, I want to have something light that I can put on my chest that will hold the screen about 4 inches off my chest, at a ~70-80 degree angle (ie slightly tilted toward my face). Right now, I use a small pillow but I still have to use my arm and it gets tiring quickly (different physical problem). I plan on getting the pw so there will be no need to accommodate the buttons. Ideas greatly appreciated. Especially simple and economical ones

10-01-2012, 07:22 PM	#2
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	I found this on Amazon. . Edit: And this but it's more expensive. Last edited by daffy4u; 10-01-2012 at 07:36 PM.

10-01-2012, 08:14 PM	#3
montalex Fanatic Posts: 556 Karma: 1283268 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: KindleDX,Kindle 4, Kindle Keyboard 3G	Prism glasses are great for reading while lying down. With them on, you can simply set your reader on your chest, and you don't need to hyper-extend your neck with large pillows. Some models will fit over prescription glasses. http://www.whateverworks.com/itemdy0...srsearch=k2577 Last edited by montalex; 10-01-2012 at 08:15 PM. Reason: new link

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