Vertical? Maybe a dumb question, but... Can these be stored on their sides? I like the features and all the rave reviews but I don't like the tall orientation. The "book" concept is cute but I know I'll be knocking it over at some point. Will it adversely affect the mechanism if I lay it on its side? Vertical? Maybe a dumb question, but... Can these be stored on their sides? I like the features and all the rave reviews but I don't like the tall orientation. The "book" concept is... » Read More Vertical? Maybe a dumb question, but... Can these be stored on their sides? I like the features and all the rave reviews but I don't like the tall orientation. The "book" concept is cute but I know I'll be knocking it over at some point. Will it adversely affect the mechanism if I lay it on its side? « Show Less
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It makes absolutely no difference what so ever how you have it positioned. Horizontal, vertical, diagonal, it will chug away happily.
264737
I read on a different sight that they can be used "horizontal", which I assume means on their side.
1504356
It is not designed to stand in the vertical position. In portrait/landscape position it holds fairly well but it doesn't lock in solidly so a wobbly table or well placed bump may possibly destabilize it. Also the angle is not the best for viewing on average table heights. Lower heights will give better angle.
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Structurally, yes, you can do that -- you can arrange the cubes in any way you want. Just a heads-up, though, the cubes aren't made for holding really heavy things. If they're paperback books it might work well, but I'm a student and I only store my heavy books on the bottom cubes to avoid bending them or impairing the structure.
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I primarily use my tablet vertical. You can either lie it flat with the cover open to the left of the tablet, or you can stand it straight up like a book or take the cover and fold it back the other way so it is in the back. There is no way to use it vertical and have it at an angle like you can when it is horizontal. Hope this helps!! :)
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Not by design, but you can stand it vertically like an open book ... The front is rigid enough so it stands well that way, but only vertically.
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The way that the vertical posts are built prohibit this. I bought shorter shelf systems. Keep looking you will find them.
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You can make it work sideways if you want to but there's no "gripping" features between the two crates on their sides to keep them from sliding off if some one knocks into them. If you are worried about them collapsing while being stacked sideways, that won't be an issue.
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2 part answer: 1) is it possible to put them side-by-side? Maybe. Although there's a slight angle to the corners, and they might not meet perfectly. 2) SHOULD you put them side by side? In my opinion, no. There's nothing to bind them together and make them safely into 1 piece. Personally, I wouldn't do it. And if you're using it for stepping exercise, I don't think you would need it bigger. Again, IMHO. Bottom line: as an ex Phys. Ed. Teacher, I think putting 2 together without rigging something substantial to hold them together would present a safety issue. And the latter would possibly void any warranty.
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HMMM... storage for what? It depends I think. I do not see why it would be a problem for storage. If you do not mind bending, because it is pretty low to the ground. When I come in the door and I am wearing flats or flip flops, I can just slide them off into the small box. Hope that helps.
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No. You have to tilt the whole thing. So, if you want vertical viewing you would set the thing up like a book...having the flap on one side and the Ipad on the other.
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Thanks that helps a lot. It looked almost non-existent in the photo and I guess that's about right! If I get this I will certainly look for a separate book rack, thanks for that tip! Amazes me they couldn't have designed that aspect better... Can you tell me in what way the console is "adjustable"? Does it tilt at different angles, adjust in height, or both? Once again their photos, video, and description leave a bit to be desired...
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The similar shapes nest. But they still take up more space than you might think. You can stack the nestled sizes on top of each other. But not nearly as storage space friendly as plastic. All of that being said I still really love them!
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I hung them from bicycle hanging hooks! They have the rounded front to loop forward and upward! I also have stored them upside down in the closet or,,,behind a chair in the bedroom,Bungy cords can secure them as well! They are tough to store, but I love them!
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If you push the top right corner, then the bottom left corner would have to come forward in order to flip anything over. That just doesn't happen with such deep grooves in the base. If anything, you'll just slide the stand back if you push too hard in landscape mode...or knock the whole thing over in portrait mode (and you'd *really* have to be abusive for that to happen).
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That is an interesting thought. There is no "back" to the rack so they will fall through and the top rack will not hold your boxes. You might be better off buying an organization system that is meant to be vertical.
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I am talking about when it is in the slot for use in the vertical position, which I think it was intended. If the slot was magnetic or thinner it would not come out as easy. As long as I use it on a desk (flat area) it stays put. When I close it for storage it dose not open unless I make so. This is a great product but it could be improved if for example you want to use it while in bed or on the go in a car, plane etc.
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I cannot answer this from experience. Mine are stored indoors. I doubt storing them upside down will work due to the fact that the zipper is on the bottom. I would think that would be worse because water can seep into the bottom. through the zipper. The bottom seams are well-finished on the inside, but I would never let it sit in water. I suggest if they have to be stored outdoors, throw a tarp over it too.