What is the perfect stand to use with the iPad in bed?

[jsh1120]

I'll be interested in hearing a couple of things about the i-prop pillow device.

I can't find any information on the "fill" material for the pillow, itself, on the product website. If it's those tiny packing balls, (frequently used on lapdesks), they tend to lose their shape over time resulting in the pillow "flattening" out. Not necessarily a problem if the pillow can be re-filled but I don't see a way to do that or a replacement source for the fill material.

Second, it's clear that the iPad is not held in place, i.e. not attached to the i-Prop. The video shows what I think is a strap on top of the i-Prop that can be used in conjunction with the thumb over the edge of the iPad to move the two together but I'm a bit skeptical about that operation. I'd be especially hesitant to try the one-handed operation shown in the video where the i-Prop/iPad are placed in the engine bay of an automobile.

 

[eozen81]

I'll be interested in hearing a couple of things about the i-prop pillow device.

I can't find any information on the "fill" material for the pillow, itself, on the product website. If it's those tiny packing balls, (frequently used on lapdesks), they tend to lose their shape over time resulting in the pillow "flattening" out. Not necessarily a problem if the pillow can be re-filled but I don't see a way to do that or a replacement source for the fill material.

Since iprop has a zip, i believe if there comes a day and that fabric in iprop loses its strength i can create a similar one with a sand bag Think about a fabric full of sand, i believe it can work if we need to replace iprop material.

 

[jsh1120]

I'll be interested in hearing a couple of things about the i-prop pillow device.

I can't find any information on the "fill" material for the pillow, itself, on the product website. If it's those tiny packing balls, (frequently used on lapdesks), they tend to lose their shape over time resulting in the pillow "flattening" out. Not necessarily a problem if the pillow can be re-filled but I don't see a way to do that or a replacement source for the fill material.

Since iprop has a zip, i believe if there comes a day and that fabric in iprop loses its strength i can create a similar one with a sand bag Think about a fabric full of sand, i believe it can work if we need to replace iprop material.

That's encouraging. I think sand might be a bit on the heavy side but if you can replace the "fill" with an equivalent substance, it's a good design feature. Hope you'll update with a review when you receive it.

 

[eozen81]

I never use a stand, course I usually buy a smart cover for my ipad 2.

I use smart cover as well but it's not working well in the bed or on the sofa while you want to keep Ipad closer to you without harming your neck.

 

[USBill]

The original Apple case is excellent.

 

[TashaJoyce]

An iPad floor stand would do the trick, I think

 

[info]

iProp *Stand* Review

A few days ago, I ordered the iProp Standhttp://www.iprop.com/ which I mentioned earlier in the thread, and received it today. Assembly was quite easy and the construction very solid. What is portrayed in the Gallery pictures on the site is exactly what one gets.

The stand can be easily adjusted to different heights and angles and is very well built... overall, even better than I thought it would be. I am typing with it in bed right now and, though I've just starting using it, it seems to be the perfect solution for reading in bed to me. I have a feeling that I will be using this a *lot.* It's now clear why others have said that they love their iProps.

These are my first impressions...

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[leelai]

You'll wish you got 2 next, I did, one for upstairs, bed and bath and one for downstairs. Glad you liked it.

 

[info]

You'll wish you got 2 next, I did, one for upstairs, bed and bath and one for downstairs. Glad you liked it.

I'm already beginning to think that you are right. Thanks for your help leelai.

 

[perpulhaiz]

I think the Hanfree stand starts shipping in November. $80...I might have order one.

 

[leelai]

I think the Hanfree stand starts shipping in November. $80...I might have order one.

It's very much like the Iprop in design

 

[Nancybout]

I slept watching a Netflix movie while dh ad his show on the tv... Now I had no problems didn't crush it etc but will look into it...my dh usually removes it if I fall asleep.

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[retexan599]

The iProp and iPillow seem to have holders into which one inserts the iPad 2. Can you have the SmartCover on the iPad 2 when it is in the holder? Or do you have to remove the SmartCover before inserting into the holder; I.e., is the holder big enough to accommodate the iPad with the cover attached?

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[jsh1120]

The iProp and iPillow seem to have holders into which one inserts the iPad 2. Can you have the SmartCover on the iPad 2 when it is in the holder? Or do you have to remove the SmartCover before inserting into the holder; I.e., is the holder big enough to accommodate the iPad with the cover attached?

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I believe you mean the "ePillow" rather than the iPillow. Can't comment on your question but from the photos on the website I strongly suspect it would work with the SmartCover.

I do know that the Wedge-E works with a cover. (Have one.) And the ViewLounge, a slightly different design with a "bean bag" base does as well. The ViewLounge from Belkin is on sale until the end of September at half-price. That brings its cost down to $15. (Use "FB50" promo code.)

 

[eozen81]

A few days ago, I ordered the iProp Stand which I mentioned earlier in the thread, and received it today. Assembly was quite easy and the construction very solid. What is portrayed in the Gallery pictures on the site is exactly what one gets.

The stand can be easily adjusted to different heights and angles and is very well built... overall, even better than I thought it would be. I am typing with it in bed right now and, though I've just starting using it, it seems to be the perfect solution for reading in bed to me. I have a feeling that I will be using this a *lot.* It's now clear why others have said that they love their iProps.

These are my first impressions...

May I ask If it's easy to relocate, i.e. If you use it in the living room and move to the bedroom, is it heavy or unpleasant to do that?