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If you use the Apple Case for the iPad's protection, the case can hold the ipad in a typable angle on a desk or even on your lap. The case can also hold it for movie watching (straight up).

Look at the 3rd pic here:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/IPAD_CASE

I know -- its one more thing to buy and have at one's disposal, but if you want to type a bit then it makes sense to have that case around...