Some tablets (the 7" size is a great example) can still be used in this manner by placing the tablet in the portrait position.

7寸大小的一些平板仍然可以使用这样的方式来打字。

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Tip: Position a portrait subject near a large, bright window that does not receive direct sunlight. It makes for a no-cost softbox— no studio equipment necessary.

小提示：将人像主体安排在一扇不受阳光直射且大而亮的窗户边，窗户可以起到柔光箱的效果，不再需要影室专用设备。

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But take another look at the hardware: the Apple on the back, and the position of the home button both tell us that the iPad is meant to be used in portrait mode, at least most of the time.

但是看看其他的硬件：背面的苹果标志，以及home键的位置，都告诉我们iPad主要是用来看照片的，至少多数时候是这样。

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The display also incorporates 160-degree wide viewing range, turns to a portrait (vertical) position optimal for users doing page layouts, and detaches for wall mounting.

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The capacitive buttons' labels are not painted on and actually rotate with the screen, so that they can be either in landscape or portrait mode, whatever your wishes (and physical position).

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