Lying flat, the iPad takes up a surprising amount of space, especially if you’re low on desk real-estate. Situating it parallel to your display also saves your neck. After looking around, it seems there are two options: purchase an insanely overpriced iStand or pull a McGyver and fashion one out of cardboard. I’ve been content with the latter, but I came across this Lifehacker post that lists a few alternatives. Most of them lie under the makeshift category, but the first one caught my eye. Originally designed to hold books upright, the Fellowes Study Stand is perfect for the iPad and only $4.99 on Buy.com—free shipping too.