There are actually multiple lap modes that both work great.<p>1) Like a regular laptop.<p>2) Fold the keyboard back and open the stand so it makes a right angle. Place the right angle so that the keyboard is parallel with your stomach and the Surface is perpendicular. Now the Surface is floating above your lap near the bottom of your chest where it&#x27;s easy to read and write on.<p>3) Completely remove the keyboard.<p>I feel sorry for people who are using products from Apple&#x27;s sterile and completely un-innovative product lines that are all moving closer and closer to the locked-down anti-consumer, anti-developer iOS business model.