Can it SAFELY sit flat on its big side, so it's footprint is bigger but it's much less tall? If so, does it matter which side is "up"?
1571635
Yes from a physical viewpoint, but there may be a problem with diminished cooling. When the unit is sitting in the normal vertical position, there are ventilation holes on the top and along the back side where the USB cable attaches. This creates an upward convective flow of cooling air. With the unit sitting on its big side, the flow of air would have to be horizontal thereby diminishing the convecting cooling effect. Because the unit has a fan, this may not be important. Consequently, I can't answer your question with 100% assurance that there won't be problems.
1811051
Yes, no, and yes it stands up on its side in a very stable manner when set on a flat surface with glass being the most ideal.
1652134
Maybe if you turn it so it's sitting at an angle, but I don't think one would fit sitting upright.
1921435
absolutely..I have the same thing, it just sits higher. This is one awesome unit
135089
No... It would not be stable... You need the taller version if you want taller.
2223254
It sits high when stood up vertically. You can easily store it under a bed, etc, when you put it down horizontally. You should have no problems. I can't say enough good things about this machine.
627201
Footprint is just a tad under 3.5"x3.4", and height at tallest point a tad under 2.5".[As I suggest in my review, because piece is small and light, it functions MUCH better if you fill it with something heavy (say, pennies and glue) to give it some heft.]
970146
No. It's flat on th bottom n it is stable because it's a silicone based product.
577454
it doesnt sit down flat, but i just set it the screen side down. it doesnt bother me that much honestly
2059954
You will not get the correct elevation on the flat side, plus the fold will bother you when it will split if you sleep on the flat. Assuming the one you have is the foldable one.
421341
My husband installed it over carpet. So maybe it does sit above a flat surface.
1536168
Maybe it's a defective one... that happens (rarely, I think). On the other hand, it's really not supposed to inflate much. How flat is "flat"?
1236041
It can be to the side if you buy the proper stand. See my previous remarks about the importance of having the right stand.
2217966
overlaping an inch on each side should not make a difference. You still have 14 inches of stand for it to sit on. My thoughts only, not an engineer.
1251134
I have it on a flat frame that I built, and it's just fine. The only thingI'd do differently is to get a thicker version - 6". Hope that helps.
1744440
No, it's actually pretty flat. I put things on top without issue. Very pretty.
782
the bottom is flat, but it has a slightly smaller footprint than the top does, if that makes sense.