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My TV sits right there in the corner, it's kinda lazy and perfect. But I haven't figured out how to passively enjoy my iPad. I am now bending my knees up and propping it against my thighs. But I can't fall asleep like this and that's what I want to do when I enjoy a movie in bed. How can I position my iPad so I can effortlessly watch a movie in bed?

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It really depends on what your favourite position to sleep in is. What is it? Also, I feel like this is off topic somehow, but not sure how. – Mahnax Jan 4 '12 at 7:10
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I don't think we should ask such questions here. It's personal and subjective. Thus any answer is equally valid. I've flagged your post for moderator to attention. – gentmatt Jan 4 '12 at 9:36
Poor question very subjective, I have answered, as I watch TV on iPad while in bed. There is no right or wrong answer to this, vote to close. – Graeme Hutchison Jan 4 '12 at 9:54
Tape it to the ceiling, for a more permanent fixture use super glue! – user15944 Jan 4 '12 at 10:20
This isn't a great question, but it's on topic. It is personal and subjective, but this isn't really a question that will lend itself to excessive discussion or argument (the other half of the criteria for closing a subjective question) – Kyle Cronin♦ Jan 4 '12 at 14:20
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Lay on your side with the iPad on a bedside table or on the other side of a bed.

Get an Apple TV and stream the content to the TV.

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If you have some kind of iPad stand and one of those bed-trays, you could use the stand to prop up the iPad on that.

Alternatively, you could just hook it up to a TV/screen using Apple's adapter.

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Get a "boom" microphone stand from SamAsh, Guitar Center, or any other large music equipment store. Then get one of the many iPad mic stand holders now available. My fave is TheGigEasy...2nd choice: iClip.

Position it (with iPad attached) as far over the bed as possible while the stand is on the side (or behind the head of) your bed. Keep in mind that the weight of the iPad will cause the stand to tip if you position the boom too far over. The only solution to this is weight(s) placed on the foot/pedestal of the stand. I'm able to get it about 1/3 of the way over the bed...then I adjust for height, and simply read while lying down. It's great.

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