I need a lap desk for grading papers. Will this withstand the pressure of writing? Is the tilt adjustable?
368634
This desk was very cheaply made for the price that I paid for it. I would not recommend it.
368635
This is a sturdy desk that will withstand the pressure of writing. The tilt is adjustable
368636
Yes, it is a very sturdy surface. And the tilt can be adjusted in several positions.
368637
The stand is sturdy enough for writing.....I mainly used it for a dinner tray. You need to sit in chair wide enough to accommodate. The tray is at our summer home and I don't recall if the till is adjustable.
368638
As an educator myself (disabled right now), I think this could be a great tool for grading papers. It's a very sturdy piece. I think you'll enjoy it.
1361396
Yes. My husband loves this as he is a teacher and uses it for grading papers. The only thing you will want to watch is that the right hand side of this has no ledge to hold your paper if it is propped up, we made another ledge to accommodate this oversight by manufacturers. You could probably use a large alligator clip also.
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I can't guarantee that it won't do those things, but it seems very sturdy to us. We have that portion full of writing and drawing materials and the entire desk sits on a thick carpet. We can roll the roll-out portion easily. We did not experience the issue of collapsing in on itself that the other reviewer mentioned.
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Spend the money and buy it. I screwed it into my oak desk and it greatly helped my writs issues. It is very adjustable and can fold out of the way and tuck back under the desk top. You will want to predrill the holes with a smaller drill bit before screwing in the larger screws to keep the wood from splitting. Fiber board might be an issue. It is heavy.
17332
I tested it and you can write but the material of the map on top of the desk is slightly bumpy. I use a desk mat on my desk's top to keep it scratches that will happen over time. You might want to do the same if you purchase the desk.
851479
Although I love the Winsome Cambridge Lap and Bed Desk as a "breakfast in bed" tray, I don't think it would be sturdy enough to support the weight and usage of a mounted keyboard tray. The main horizontal piece (the "table" part of it, if you will) is movable; it can be set at an angle and used to hold books for comfortable reading in bed. This piece of wood is approximately 1/3 - 1/2 inch thick, too thin I think to bolt anything to. Lastly, the legs of the table are rounded at the "feet", and if I have too much weight on the top of the tray, the whole unit starts to bow because the feet don't have a lot of grip to the surface the tray is sitting on (usually my bed). Hope this is helpful.
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This stand will hold virtually any book (we've tested it with thick medical school textbooks & many "professional" students use this product to increase their comfort when reading & studying ... PS an "adjustable height & angle bookstand" was the concept that started Uncaged Ergonomics!). The panel is 18"W x 10"D. The panel isn't 100% smooth (like a desktop) - it has pre-drilled holes & our recommendation would be to use a clipboard/binder behind documents for support especially if you intend to write directly on the paper. Feel free to call us if you have other questions - we're here to help. This stand will hold virtually any book (we've tested it with thick medical school textbooks & many "professional" students use this product to increase their comfort when reading & studying ... PS an "adjustable height & angle bookstand" was the concept that started Uncaged Ergonomics!). The panel is 18"W x 10"D. The panel isn't 100% smooth (like a desktop) - it has pre-drilled holes & our recommendation would be to use a clipboard/binder behind documents for support especially if you intend to write directly on the paper. Feel free to call us if you have... » Read More This stand will hold virtually any book (we've tested it with thick medical school textbooks & many "professional" students use this product to increase their comfort when reading & studying ... PS an "adjustable height & angle bookstand" was the concept that started Uncaged Ergonomics!). The panel is 18"W x 10"D. The panel isn't 100% smooth (like a desktop) - it has pre-drilled holes & our recommendation would be to use a clipboard/binder behind documents for support especially if you intend to write directly on the paper. Feel free to call us if you have other questions - we're here to help. « Show Less
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I really can't use it for my laptop . It is too high and there is no height adjustment. I am very tall and it still is too high for me to use. If you can sit somewhere that it goes into the sides of the chair or couch cushion you are sitting on it will be lower and more stable. I don't have a chair like that The top does tilt but it still is not easy to use. The legs do not tighten and are very wobbly. I would advise not to buy it
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Mine does seem to be able to adjust up to about the level of the desk, but not over it by any appreciable amount. I don't use it that high, so it could be that it drops a bit when you put more weight on it.
1442106
The writing portion does not fold up. it stays down so you can keep a lap top computer on it at all times.
1206203
You must sit in an armchair for this desk to work. I use it to do my homework, which often requires use of my laptop. I really like it. It seems flimsy, but it does the job. Been using for over 6 months.
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It's great... There are two clear plastic hold levers that you can adjust to hold. I was using it for my iPad (mostly horizontally) you can also adjust the tilt. And it's very light weight overall.
872077
I use this as a laptop/etc. desk. It is kind of of wobbly, but it is strong enough to hold a sewing machine (although I think it would shake if you sewed fast).
1848934
The desk slopes a bit. With There is room for a mouse. The top is fabric covered so you might need a pad. It also slopes with a ledge which holds a book nicely.
1163380
Two things... it acts as a paper guide/holder and... since the table can tilt, it could be a catch for pens, pencils and crayons. That said, I mounted it backwards so it is on top. It is essentially a paper feed and I can also use it to tear off the sheet being used. So in the end I do not have your concern on this one.
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I am a college professor and live the book stand for doing research, having multiple resources open with ability to write without losing my place or having to go back and find something from a previous source. It is sturdy enough to hold several books at the same time. I have not tried to write on it. However, if it is on a sturdy desk, table, or other base, I think it would be sturdy enough to write on.
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http://www.amazon.com/Studio-Designs-Futura-Silver-13181/dp/B005IGEO8K/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1399236433&sr=8-10&keywords=studio+designs+adjustable+chair I bought this one, and it works well for me. The height is adjustable and it definitely goes high enough. One thing to keep in mind about this desk that I did not know until I started drafting on it; you can't move your T square past the bars that hold up the back cork board piece. Also, it is difficult to move the square past the black holders on the side, even if there are no items inside. If you plan on making smaller drawings, this should work fine, however, if you plan on drafting large areas, it will be inconvenient to deal with the obstacles.