Bookgem Book Holder - iPad Stand, Kindle, Tablet, & eBook Holder

by BookGem

Product Features

• MADE ENTIRELY IN USA. Patented design. Super thick unbreakable ABS construction allows us to offer a LIFETIME WARRANTY.
• Spring loaded page clips - protective and non-slip rubber on page clips and contact areas - reversible design for different reading angles - folds up no larger than an eyeglass case.
• Works perfectly with Apple iPads, Kindle Fire and all new 2011 and earlier models including Kindle DX, New Nook Tablet & Nook Color, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Sony, Kobo e-readers, Android tablets - virtually all ebooks and tablets. CONFIRMED to work with new Kindle 3. Can also be clipped to the side of even the smallest ebooks and even some large smartphones like Galaxy IIS, Evo, Droid Razr - any device at least 4.75" on a side (125mm).
• Use on a desktop or tabletop, in an easy chair or lounger, in bed, on an airplane tray. Hands free nearly anywhere.
• FREE SHIPPING to US and Canada in any quantity via fast 1st Class Mail. Priority and 2-Day now available.

Product Description

Why buy a single purpose book holder, or a stand made just for an iPad or Kindle or Nook? The BookGem is the one device that works brilliantly for virtually any paper book or ebook or tablet computer you may have now - or in the future. The BookGem is a revelation to any reader tired of having to constantly hold up their reading material. The patented design is unlike any of the flimsy wire or simplistic pillow-type book supports. Spring-loaded page clips hold the book and pages in place, while allowing for quick and easy page turning. These same clips also have rubber tips, with rubber pads behind, to hold your ebook or iPad firmly but gently so it can't slip out. The clever folding support legs allow for multiple angles, and even allow the book to be positioned sideways extremely comfortable reading in bed. An iPad or ebook can be held in portrait or landscape orientation, and can even be grasped from the side to allow one leg to be varied for an adjustable angle. The charging cord and buttons are not obstructed. The positive attachment means the stand goes where your book or tablet goes - easily carry it around with one hand. Have a nice leather cover for your iPad or eBook? The BookGem will still work wonderfully with the cover open and attached. Plus, the whole thing folds up like a pair of glasses to drop into your pocket or purse. Ideal for students, reading at mealtime, taking notes, studying at the computer. Also makes a great cookbook holder, or instructional book holder while working on projects, sewing and needlepoint, machinery repair, etc. (Note that some large textbooks and very heavy books will overwhelm the small pocketable book holder.) A full video product tour is now available on our Youtube Channel. And visit our website at BookGem for great photos, instructions, and much more info.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.5 x 3 inches ; 5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0006J323C
• Item model number: BG101
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (116 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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149 of 150 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compact and versatile book holder, May 12, 2009

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digiboy (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bookgem Book Holder - iPad Stand, Kindle, Tablet, & eBook Holder

Length:: 3:11 Mins

Awesome book holder. Now I can hardly bear to read without it. Was surprised how small it is when it arrived, thought that it wouldn't be very effective. Wrong.

It works great on all the books I've tried it on. Well, okay, I tried to demonstrate it for my friend with one of her law school text books, which is pretty huge, and it was overwhelmed. But on all the novels and paperbacks I've read it's great. I like to read at lunch time and people are constantly stopping and doing double takes and asking about it. I should just get a bunch and sell them at lunch time.

The little 'page slots' are a really neat extra detail. You can put like 15 pages in the slots and it makes it super quick to turn pages without lifting the spring. Hard to describe, but trust me, it's very cool and simple when you see it work.

My wife didn't want to use it on some of her books because she thought it would be tough on the spine, bending it open too far. I guess if you have maybe a 50 year old paperback with a cracked spine thats falling apart, then, no, I wouldn't use this or any other book holder for that matter. The book will be held wide open flat. (Well, that's the whole point really!) When I've finished with a book, I put it back on the shelf and the spines all quickly return to normal and basically look un-read.

Another weird thing is how quickly I read books now. When the book is just sitting there open with no effort, it's like you can't take your eyes off it. Where was this thing when I was in college and had to read 50 pages a night for those Lit classes?

Also surprising is how stout this thing is. It's like it was carved from a solid block of dense plastic. Really well made.

You will pry it from my cold dead hands.

53 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Meh., February 13, 2008

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JK (Dairyland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bookgem Book Holder - iPad Stand, Kindle, Tablet, & eBook Holder

The Book Gem is a book holder. It is a clever design and is well constructed. I had high hopes for using it while reading in bed.

It works pretty well for some books, not at all well for others. It is hopeless for large hardbacks; it isn't strong or large enough to hold them in place. For paperbacks, it works but is more hassle than it is worth. You need to be very careful when sliding the pages in and out of the holding slots or they'll tear on the rubber grippers. Transferring groups of pages from the main clips to the holding slots and vice versa is an even greater hassle.

I find it quite useful for smaller crossword books where I need the stability but don't turn the pages very often. For this one specific use, it is great; otherwise, meh.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Hands Free Bookholder, August 17, 2008

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Ann B. (SE Washington State) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bookgem Book Holder - iPad Stand, Kindle, Tablet, & eBook Holder

I hesitated at the price of this when I first bought one a few years ago, a new creation at the time. I actually bought several as I gave the extras as gifts. Now I need more, others have been noticing mine at work.

It more than paid for itself and will continue to do so, the quality is extraordinary. No detail of its design/use has been overlooked.

As it's completely flat when folded, it is extremely portable with sharp edges to catch and crack or crush.

update 2011
I e-mailed to order more grips that had worn out and they sent new ones, in a #10 envelope, free. And will remain free for the life of the product.