Can it hold the iPad in portrait mode (vertically) or is it just landscape? If so, how stable is it?
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It is extremely stable. The top part twists around so it can lay flat against the keyboard, but it does not hold the iPad in portrait mode - only horizontally.
672968
Not the same as horizontally tilted at an angle as shown in the photo. The ipad cannot rotate in the case, so there is no way to prop it up vertically. You could stand the case on it's side, but your ipad would be completely vertical, not at an angle. If the other reviewer knows how to do it, please explain as I would like to know as well...
1744807
It depends on which iPad you are using. Mine will work just fine in either landscape or portrait positions. I have a model MD522LL/A.
1833342
If you mean vertical position as portrait then you can't do it.It is designed for landscape view only. This is not a cellphone or ipad were with one rotation of your hand you can view either. I like my viewsonic.
1423769
Yes. You can move the iPad from horizontal to vertical without moving the tripod.
359058
It's most efficient in landscape, but I'm using it in portrait right now on my kitchen table and it's fine, although this is not its native nor most reliable placement. If you are anything but a gentle typer when it's propped up in portrait, it will rock itself over to landscape. My daughter uses an otter on her Ipad and it allows for both portrait and landscape efficiently. They just didn't make one for this tablet when I bought mine.
1658065
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.
1301689
Do you mean put it up vertically and lay it back on the case? yeah, I actually tried both ways: with inside cover and outside cover resting again the table. It won't stay with the outside cover on the table, and the inside cover will hold for a little bit and then it falls. I hit my iPad on the table several times and was afraid of breaking my iPad. It works perfectly when it on the table on the side (horizontally I guess?)
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Landscape, yes. Portrait way, no. I wish it could but no it doesn't. Still it keeps the iPad very well protected from an abusive toddler.�
1996567
If the tablet is in a landscape position (long side horizontal) it's very sturdy at any angle. It tends to become wobbly when in a portrait position (short side horizontal). But not enough for the tablet to fall off or the stand to fall over.I have a 10.1" tablet so if the tablet is smaller it would probably be less wobbly and if it's a 12" it may be more wobbly.
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Very stable. Ours hangs from the bed headboard and it doesn't really bounce at all when you tap. It is probably most resistant to movement when you have it in a bind. For example, if you crane the neck to where it is under the most tension on one side/compression on the other, it doesn't move as much as if you had the neck perfectly straight. This is true for most things in general though, so I suppose it depends on what orientation you are looking for. That said, it's minimal bounce is perfectly acceptable in any position as a means to swipe and tap around the iPad; I probably wouldn't want to write a novel on it like that though.
522181
Yes, it has an easel stand that props up behind to hold the iPad up horizontally for viewing. It does not have a way to hold the iPad up vertically.
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The IPAD holding part doesn't rotate so this case wouldn't be good for portrait use.Larry Cruzen
1051659
Yes, all different angles in either portrait or landscape. I bought this for my father in law and then got one myself and then my sister in law bought one, it's a really great accessory for comfortable use of an iPad or any tablet. I just saw your additional comments it won't prop your ipad diagonally - if I want to lie on my side in bed and read, I lock my ipad in portrait mode then prop the ipad on the stand on its long side - does that make sense?
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Only used it in landscape mode, but with the top clip to hold the phone in I am pretty sure you can use it in portrait mode. I used it with very thin case and it held phone secure.
332402
The stand is quite sturdy and solid. Very steady, no wobbles or problems with use at any angle in my experience using it. I had been looking for iPad stands for some time before seeing this featured in one of those inflight magazines a few years back. I purchased this one and have been extremely pleased with the quality and functionality. Hope this helps.
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It only works horizontally. One side of the mount expands. The easiest way to work it is face that side down, then place the bottom of your Ipad on it and pull down until the top side then fits in. It holds it nice and firm that way.