I need a lap desk to do research. Does this product provide enough room to take notes from open books?
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The top itself is 17 1/2" x 13 3/4". I am thinking no. With the open book and then having a paper down below it to take your notes I just don't see enough room. With those measurements given you can make that decision depending on book size etc. Hope that helps!
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I would sort of think not. Not if you want to hold the book open and have plenty of room to write, as well. If you've got the dimensions of the thing, draw it out and see what fits. I bet it's a little cramped. Could be frustrating.
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Not enough surface area for both - I use this lap desk with my 17 1/2" laptop as well as with large books, and need to take a lot of notes with both. The best method I came up with was (very simple) to use the book and/or laptop on the desk surface, and simply put your paper on a clipboard. The clipboard gives you a good writing surface, can be moved about as needed and will hold a variety of composition books, notebook paper, and forms - whatever you are writing on. Good luck!
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Honestly, that doesn't sound to comfortable. i suppose both would fit but either just or with some parts hanging over a little. i bought this desk for my daughter to do homework while on the couch.
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I don't think you could place a standard 8x11 notepad next to an open textbook. You could have index cards or part of the 8x11 notepad on the top.
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While it is not as large as its name might suggest" Schoolhouse, I can use it comfortably with my 15" MacBook Pro, and when taking notes via pen and paper from a book, it is also adequate. If you use an open text book, and put your notepad on the opposite page, you should be okay. But it you are looking for a larger, desk-size surface for an open text on one side and a note book on the other, this will not meet your needs. Hope this helps.
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LAP DESK to be honest I gave this to someone for a gift. I really don't know.. Sorry
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This desk basically fits my laptop only in width, though I do have a large laptop. Its perk is that it has a small storage space underneath on the right side. For my work doing insurance paperwork I added a small side table of the same height to the side. Ththat provided plenty of space and a place to set my coffee away from all the papers. Short answer: it's small but you can get creative.
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No. It's not a lap desk. It's designed to elevate a laptop on a desk. If you had an EXTREMELY slender lap, maybe you could use it this way; there are much better options, however.
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If you have a lap desk it might work. It is really weak and I don't use it. If the book is a full novel it won't fit. I had trouble using it with my leather Bible. A waste of money. I hope this helps.
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Yes, you can it helps to have a book stand for an open book if a large text book. Notes are no problemThis is an excellent stand I love it.
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I would say yes, as I am using HP laptop and it don't slide down. Also it has L shaped support at end which should hold 3" book. It is important what design you use or set it. Initailly it was looking not very practical but after trying 2-3 diffent styles, now 1 spefic shape works great during use on my bed for computer and also for misc. other stuff like papers/books etc. Hope that help...
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the lapdesk will fit a laptop computer and i put pens and or pencils in the little groove up top by the handle...i do not put my laptop on it though, i have the touchpad disabled and use the lapdesk for my lap with a wireless mouse and mouse pad. i am on my 2nd lapdesk and bought the 2nd one because the 1st one lasted a bit over 2 years before my dog stepped on it and broke it, if he would not have done that, i would probably still be on the 1st one
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On my desk I have a laptop and mouse pad. I use it for school, I am comfortable having a notebook next to my computer for notes. The desk is shallow but long enough I also keep something to hold folders and a cup for pens. Hope this helps!
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No, it is too small it is about 12 wide inches inside. I use it to hold a Nook HD+ with a keyboard case. There is just enough for it and its power supply.
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Yep, u have a lot of space in there. U might have space for your surface with cover. Sketchbook, totally! There is a video on youtube u can watch, just search for casecrown
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We use the long drawer for a laptop (amazing how difficult it is to find a desk with proper heights for a laptop and also for writing). The shelf is a bit shorter than optimum, so the laptop must be brought forward over the pulled down front. The drawer could certainly be used for small storage instead IF a divider box was used or if a rear lip were added.
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No it would not! :( It only fits up to 15.6 laptops. I love this lap desk but it looks like you will have to find a bigger lap desk!
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It should. I'm able to put a couple notebooks in with my laptop if needed and it's snug but all fits well.
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Sorry, I have a very sensitive touchpad. Yes, I believe it is - it seems to be very well constructed. The inside pocket is not real spacious, but it should hold a couple of text books.
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No.I don't think it would. It has several little letter slots and so there would br no room for books when is closed. Jane C.
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Yes. I use this thing for school sometimes and I can get my 17" laptop in it and two textbooks and a couple notebooks.
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I personally would not consider this ideal for writing for extended periods of time. People don't realize this, but this lap desk is actually relatively heavy, sometimes to the point where my 13" MBP is on it and it's all on my lap and feels like its just crushing my legs- maybe I'm just sensitive..At any rate, if you plan on like writing your daily notes on it, then it would be okay for that. But if you're looking for a long term solid option, I would look around at other options first.