This device hooks around the laptop screen and underneath the computer in both corners to keep the screen upright as a book leans against it. A hard sheet of plastic with a raised edge covers the keyboard protecting it from being crushed. The laptop can also take on a third function as a paperweight without any further modifications.-- rcarty, Jan 04 2011 Not all books are e-books yet, and I prefer reading print.-- rcarty, Jan 04 2011 random, halfbakery