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Struggling with iPad on the couch

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I like to lie on the couch, knees up, when using my iPad. I am getting tired of using a pillow to put the iPad on. What other options are our there?
 
My Hubby and I use these light-weight wedges, specifically designed for holding books/iPads while on the couch:

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They really are great, provide for totally hands-free viewing. There are a variety of color choices/patterns. I have seen them on Amazon and here:
http://www.aspenshopsonline.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=127&products_id=352
 
Pillow for iPad

I just got a tyPillow made by accessory workshop. it's a little bit cheaper and much softer
 
laurenr said:
Hhhmmmmm........that's a lot of hard edges for comfy browsing if you are lying on a couch.:rolleyes:
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Did you see the foam cushions that can be attached to the bottoms? They allow the stand to be used on uneven surfaces. I don't really use it for lying on the couch more just sitting and slouching I guess.
 
This is what I created and use

I can't post sites yet but it is wedge-e.net. Check it out and tell me what you guys think. Thank you!
 
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My daughter's $5 beanie pillow works for me. I can squoosh it into any shape and raise the iPad to any angle. Don't let the purple scare you. These come in more manly colors.

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OlgaJ said:
I use the WedgePad.

http://wedgepad.com/
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WedgePad all the way. I've had one since a few weeks after they came out, and it's hands down the best accessory I bought for the iPad. I'm a "curl on the couch" girl, and this thing balances itself on my knees in virtually any position I get into--the microfiber is fairly non slip, especially when wearing jeans. It's small enough and squishy enough that it travels well too. I don't even bother with a case when I'm home; during the day, the iPad sits on the WedgePad, at night, it's on a stand for charging. (Only the very thinnest of cases work with it, at least for the original iPad--the original black Apple case, a TPU back are fine, but even my Yoobao slim is too thick. Not sure about the iPad 2 cases.)

My only complaint was the white elastics, since I have an original black iPad. Easily solved with a couple of applications of black Sharpie pen (no, it doesn't come off on your hands). And I believe they brought out an all black model a couple months back.

I also have the Peeramid pillow pictured in the second post--bought it for the Kindle a couple of years ago. They're well made and attractive. It's fine for the iPad if you do nothing but sit very upright with your knees flat, and if you do little to no typing as the angle is terrible for your wrists. Great for reading, not so much for responding to posts. And many cases are too thick when folded back to use with it as well.
 
gdeputy said:
for 5$ i'm interested! where can I get this at?
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Last year I got it at Menards in a big bin near one of their checkout lanes. You can also find them at Bed,Bath, & Beyond but a bit more expensive. Check out drugstores like CVS & Walgreens too.
 
laurenr said:
My Hubby and I use these light-weight wedges, specifically designed for holding books/iPads while on the couch:

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They really are great, provide for totally hands-free viewing. There are a variety of color choices/patterns. I have seen them on Amazon and here:
http://www.aspenshopsonline.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=127&products_id=352
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[doublepost=1460845681][/doublepost]I agree that the light-weight wedges are wonderful for regular size and mini iPads, however, this doesn't work at all for the iPad Pro. It's too cumbersome and too big for the small triangle wedge to hold.
 
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kimbrum said:
[doublepost=1460845681][/doublepost]I agree that the light-weight wedges are wonderful for regular size and mini iPads, however, this doesn't work at all for the iPad Pro. It's too cumbersome and too big for the small triangle wedge to hold.
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You do realize that you've responded to a post from almost 5 years ago, right?
 
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