I already have a foam stand for my Kindle which I use on my lap. I saw this TALK WORKS E-Reader Stand and thought it would be better for use at a table, since the foam stand is very large, being designed for supporting a laptop as well. I saw this in my Vine listing and decided to try it. As an Amazon Vine reviewer, I am offered new-to-market products, if I want them, at no cost to me, in exchange for an honest, objective, and comprehensive review. . My first reaction on seeing the packaging was ‘WTH! This is way too small!’ The box was about the size of a pack of cards. This thing is very compact when folded flat. It is only about an inch thick! On opening it up and setting it on the table, it still looked small, and better suited to a phone than a Kindle, but it does have some good weight to the base for stability. As long as the center of gravity of whatever you are supporting is within the area of the base, this doesn’t tip over and is surprisingly stable. The joints are stiff and stay where you put them. The telescoping portion feels very solid and isn’t going to move once extended to where you want it (the outer part is metal). The e-reader contact surfaces have rubber on them. The base has 4 anti-slip pads. It really is very stable on a tabletop. . My phone in its case worked perfectly on this stand. Perfect for watching some YouTube videos! I then tried my new 11th Gen Kindle, after adjusting the stand to have the bottom of the Kindle nearer the base for stability. The Kindle was not ON at the time, but as soon as I placed it on the stand in portrait orientation, the Kindle turned on! (It would have turned OFF if already ON!). The hinged lower support has a gap for a USB charging cable, but the slot is not wide enough to avoid touching the ON/OFF button on the Kindle. The weight of the Kindle operates the button. 1 Star lost! ☹ HINT: Amazon really needs to move that button out of the way, to the top, and not just for this stand! . Fortunately, I always read my Kindle in Landscape mode. The stand works very well for that and the power button is then not an issue and you can charge the device. I also have a Pop Socket on the back and surprisingly, that works on this stand; just angling the Kindle a little further forward, countered by leaning the stand back. If I had a case on the Kindle, it would still fit in the lower hinged support as that seems wide enough for a cased Kindle. Some thick cases, with their cover folded-back and in the hinged support might not fit though. I don’t have a case, so cannot confirm. . CONCLUSION: . Once I got over the small size, I’m actually impressed with this stand. It does what it is supposed to do well, BUT only as long as you use it in Landscape mode on your Kindle! Other devices might be fine in portrait mode. The folded size is perfect as a travel companion and will allow you to read hands-free on a seat-back table during a long flight. At 8 oz and 1 inch thick, it is big enough to maybe not be ideal in a shirt or pants pocket, but OK in a bag or a jacket pocket. At just under $11, it is very good value. While it is predominantly plastic and rubber material, there is also metal and it feels extremely well-built and solid. I can certainly recommend it if you are looking for a travel-friendly tabletop compact stand. I’ll be using it often at my desk for sure!
