I love all their cases, but this iPad Cinema model will work perfectly in bed, and also anywhere else, in both landscape and portrait orientation. It also matches well with a wireless Bluetooth keyboard if he decides not to tote his laptop
It's very easy to slip the iPad in and out of the stand. I slide my iPad in it as soon as I get home, and remove it when I leave. I use it all around the house, on the desk next to my desktop, on the table while eating, and I lay it on my chest when I'm lying down in bed.
I have a little desk next to my bed that I use. I will admit its not always comfortable but it works. Some kind of stand would be nice but I don't think it'd be sturdy enough.