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7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 Poor Leg Design Apr 27, 2007
By C. Anderson
Legs are poorly designed. Holes are covered with sticky pads and when they wear out little metal balls (added for weight I assume) fall/fly out everywhere. I hope the metal balls are not lead. I've taped them up and it seems to work ok now. I wish they would have made the legs one whole piece and add the sticky pads after. I gave it 3 stars because it's better than those that you attach to your monitor (those always fall off).
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 The Girls Love This Mar 09, 2009
By Smurf
"Cookie Lady"
This item was recommended for a couple of employees who were having neck problems. They love it. Now other people want to order it. It's big, so you need to have the space to position it properly between the keyboard and monitor.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Useful but BIIG! Nov 17, 2010
By Vynny
"Vynrod"
When I got this I really didn't appreciate how much real estate an 18" item would take. The footprint is large - at least a foot behind the holder too so you're losing a lot of desk area once it's together and in place. I kind of wish it was smaller maybe with pocket eaves at the ends that could be pulled out to increase the horizontal width of the holder. This way it could still retain a large opened book but be reduced for smaller documents and paper. I know 3M sell a smaller version of this holder but I think it could have been engineered in such a way that one size fits all. Do keep in mind that this is a very big document holder; take the time to measure an area at least 20"x15" to one side of your monitor to establish if you have room for it. 3M's brag of it sitting between your monitor and keyboard really doesn't ring true with today's flatscreen monitors. My 28" screen is a mere two inches off the desk so this item would block the view to about 50% of my screen if I placed it there.
Still if you do need a document holder this vast that does the job right then this is it! Assembly took no time and once together you know this thing isn't going to move or fall over. I placed ream of paper on it (more than the recommended amount of pages) and it withstood the weight without folding in on itself. So it works and works well - the band which holds the pages open is useful although flimsy.
If you're currently propping up a book by leaning it against a pile of other books then you should treat yourself to the 3M Copy Holder. It's more than big and strong enough for the job and fairly priced.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Adds a new study level Nov 14, 2010
By iGertrude, the Bad Sheriff
"Live well, laugh loudly, leave no witnesses."
This was very easy to set up though it was one of those rare occasions when the pictures were not very useful at all. Basically you just need to open the dials on the base parts so you can fit the clear plastic part in. It is easier if you figure out the approximate tilt and height you will need for the clear plastic part that supports your written materials before you tighten up the sides but it is fairly amenable to change. If you are even a little fanatical about all things being exactly even, it will cause you to get out a spirit level because otherwise you will fuss at it for awhile.
I work from home and use a variety of research books, some of which are quite large well over the 300 page limit of this page holder; however, if the book fits in the bottom lip, the holder will support it. I have a roll top desk so by using a variety of heights and drawers, I am able to keep three laptops working at the same time, as well as having four to five research books open. This opened a whole new level for me in a space that was largely wasted.
I really liked the way I was able to get this to drop an open book at sight level between the top shelf and the desktop surface of my desk. It created a level 1 ½ which is incredibly useful.
This is also sturdy. I have several bookholders, one even fashioned by a metal working friend who noticed that I needed something sturdier for some of my books while she was in my office. The only advantage over those are that I am able to use clips to hold books open as well as magnets to keep notes in place. The base on this is able to keep the entire unit as stable as the metal book holders but obviously not hold notes with magnets. Not a serious problem although I expect I will be using clips on it shortly enough.
There are two flaws that bother me. The clear plastic itself: it's like waiting for a ding on a new car. You want to get it over with so you can go back to being free and easy. Yes, I'm still waiting for the first scratch so I don't have to be careful anymore. Understandably this is a strength and a flaw. The other is that even when I am using books under 300 pages, one side of the base pieces sometimes tilts. If it comes down, everything on my desk comes down with it. If the bases were a little heavier, that would make it an even better product.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Does it do what it's supposed to? Oct 21, 2010
By H. Woodbury
"heartful_home"
PROS
Sturdy and somewhat heavy weight.
It's going to hold open most books. Which is what you want.
Doesn't cover the bottom of book like some book holders. Only a thing band hides the text.
Quality materials.
Sits comfortably at desk and holds the book where you can read it.
CONS
It's definitely big and a bit deep, so get out a measuring tape and visualize the dimensions on your desk. It needs to be as wide as most hardcover textbook/cookbooks. Unlike some book holders, there is no book overhang over the edge, due to the design.
The bottom hinges are a little weak. Like it can too easily fold in on itself. But it hasn't been a problem and can be fixed each time.
I wish it DID fold up easily and was more easily adjustable.
I wish it had an extra band in case this one gets broken or lost.
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