Do the page holding arms work on a 2-1/2" thick book, when the book is open at the very beginning or end?
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Yes, but that would be the max and the thick side would be a little pushed up at the bottom. This should not be a problem though.
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Yes it does,I have NO complaints with this at all!I read a lot and am thinking about getting a second one for studying ,it saves on desk space,just would make it easier.I suppose it is according to your needs,I love mine.Blessings
1643401
I tried it out on a few books, and I have to conclude that the arms do a very good job holding the book open. I tried it on small hard backs (1"), thick new hardbacks (2.5"), and paperbacks ... they all worked well with this model. I have tried 3 different types and I like this one by far the best.
628212
Use a rubber band around your wrist and slide it over the wrist band to hold the pages open.
1717908
Didn't try is, but don't why it would not stay put. I do enjoy using it, my arms get tired holding a book, but mostly use my Kindle to read.
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(Keep in mind that I have chronic pain and weakness in both hands) With a thick mass market paperback (they're the type around 7 inches tall, this one was over an inch thick) I was not able to do this. With a thinner book (3/4" thick) I was able to, though it was hard on my hand. It got easier with practice though. I tested it using one hand only. If you have a second hand or arm and are able to just rest it against the book or plastic page holder (rather than manipulating either), it will be easier. You would want to only loosen the bungee cord just enough to turn the page to make it easier. Trade paperbacks or hardbacks are less difficult with one hand. (Keep in mind that I have chronic pain and weakness in both hands) With a thick mass market paperback (they're the type around 7 inches tall, this one was over an inch thick) I was not able to do this. With a thinner book (3/4" thick) I was able to, though it was hard on my hand. It got easier with practice though. I tested it using one hand only. If you have a second hand or arm and are able to just rest it against the book or plastic page holder (rather than manipulating either), it will be easier. You would want to only loosen the bungee cord just enough to turn the page to make it... » Read More (Keep in mind that I have chronic pain and weakness in both hands) With a thick mass market paperback (they're the type around 7 inches tall, this one was over an inch thick) I was not able to do this. With a thinner book (3/4" thick) I was able to, though it was hard on my hand. It got easier with practice though. I tested it using one hand only. If you have a second hand or arm and are able to just rest it against the book or plastic page holder (rather than manipulating either), it will be easier. You would want to only loosen the bungee cord just enough to turn the page to make it easier. Trade paperbacks or hardbacks are less difficult with one hand. « Show Less
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No,there is not a way to hold the paperback book open, there is a long tassel to bookmark your page in a hard bound book. But whether using a book or a device like a Kindle the only way to not bend your neck is to prop it on your stomach if you have good eyesight to see at a distance.
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Well, there are two sides to this product. One holds the pages open and that is probably about 1.5 inches. If you flip it around, it will hold any book but it does not hold the pages so you would have to use something like a paperclip or a rubber band to hold your place.
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YES! There is a little "arm" that flips up on each side to hold pages open. "Arms" are padded so they do not leave any marks on the pages. I can be reading, walk away and when I come back later, my pages are still open at the place I finished. Hope this helps!
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Your pages will be close to the edge of your binder but if you don't mind then it should work.
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I gave one of these to my friend. She reads books (not all paperbacks ) so I am saying yes. The holder is wide and there is an edge that runs across the bottom.
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If You Align The Magnifier Sheet With The Mid-Spine of The Book , Then it Should be quite easy to hold both together. It Will Definitely Work !!
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It needs to be held up away from the page ... A small gap is needed, but even half an inch is good
834646
Yes! I was just reading a large, heavy book, hands free! You have to use it in the unfolded position.
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No. I have tried holding books and magazines with my forearms on the topmost bar but that didn't work. I use it while watching TV.
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No. You have to hold it above the page . And it's kind of ...not clear. I use it as a book mark , in case I forget glasses then I use it.
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In a word, yes. In the folded configuration, as shown on Amazon, the leather label that acts a stop is about 1 1/2 inches from the pad that the tablet/reader (or in your case a large book) rests against. I've used the pad to read one of my large hard-cover books (9 1/2 long x 7 1/2 wide x 2" thick) with no problem. The leather label on the pad is thick enough to hold the bottom of the book spine and outer cover. The pad supported a soft-cover book the same size as the hard-cover. Smaller paperbacks are a waste of time. Don't confuse the pad's ability to keep a book in a comfortable reading position with being able to keep the book open. My hard-cover book wouldn't stay open by itself until I got about 1/4 way thru it; as did my same-sized soft-cover/paperback. At about the 3/4 mark both books would close unless I held it open, which I can live with 'cause I'm not going to fold backwards and break the spine of any of my books. So, yes, it'll support large books but with limitations as the pad was designed for tablets, e-readers, and such. Hope this helps.
1454765
when I am reading a book or a full page I just lay hold it a tad up over whatwhat I am reading
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it depends on how big the book is and where you are in the book. I generally stand thick technical text books on mine for reference. in the first eighth as well as the last of the book i generally pin each page behind the plastic arms, and have to move one or the other before turning the page. other than that if the books are heavy enough, they stay open on their own and pages can be flipped as necessary without using the plastic arms. hope this helps!