You Can't put a price on TRUE COMFORT
Written: Feb 27 '02 (Updated Feb 28 '02)
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Pros: Maximum Comfort, Ease of care-no turning
mattresses, etc.
Cons: Price, shipping time, "cheesy" remote control, no digital remote
The Bottom Line: I would recommend anyone to give it a try. They would have nothing to lose and a great night's sleep to gain! It's just a great bed.
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| cramersrus's Full Review: Abed Royalty Air Bed Mattress |
This is our second air bed to buy. We purchased a Queen sized Select Comfort about three years ago, and loved it. When our children outgrew their bunk beds, one child inherited a queen sized bed we had already acquired,and the other child also wanted a queen size bed. Instead of purchasing another queen sized bed, we opted to upgrade ours to the palatial KING SIZE...we set out to purchase another Select Comfort bed, only to find they no longer make the exact same bed we purchased just a short time ago. We were disappointed, but took the opportunity to see what else was out there in the "air bed" market.
We happened upon abed.com. After researching many companies, we called them up and spoke to a knowledgeable consultant. We were disappointed to learn that we would have to "buy sight-unseen" as there are no retailers that carry this bed. They do offer a generous try before you buy plan, which is what we opted for.
We ordered the Royalty model and had to wait about three weeks before delivery, upon delivery, we were very careful when opening the boxes, just in case we had to send it all back. That night we decided to pitch the boxes, as it was staying! It sets up fairly easily, king size is just a bit awkward since it's so big.
It's foundation is made of solid pine, and the mattress itself has twin air chambers (for the king sized bed), which is covered with 3 inches of memory foam. Memory foam is a high tech foam that cushions yet is very dense and supportive. The wool-filled pillow top zips on and covers the memory foam layer. The wool-filled pillow top is a selling point because it usually is warm in winter and wicks away perspiration in summer. The outer covering of the entire foundation/mattress is a beautiful damask. It is asthetically pleasing to the eye and feels soft and luxurious.
We were disappointed in the quality of the remote control vs. quality of the remote with Select Comfort. Although they are both wireless remote control to adjust the air in the bladder, Select comfort remote gives you a digital reading of the level of air, for example setting of 50 is 50% full of air, with abed remote you have nothing to go on, but to get on the bed and see if there's enough air in it.
The bed does have a 20 year limited warranty. This warranty does cover the pump & rubber air chambers. There is fine print, which after three years, it appears that they prorate the value and cover a certain percentage of the price for replacement.
I purchased regular King sized sheets, and didn't have to make sure they had deep pockets, and they fit perfectly.
My spouse's side is less firm then mine and we are both very happy with our purchase. We are happier with this bed then with our Select Comfort bed. All in all, it is a very comfortable bed.
To the company we would just ask that they re-style their remote controls, and they would attach longer air hoses from the mattress to the pump to allow for the pump to be stored properly under the frame.
We did get some nice incentives to purchase the abed, and they were, free frame and free delivery.
Recommended:
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Mattress Size: King
Amount Paid (US$): 1999.00
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cramersrus
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Location: Missouri, USA
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About Me:
Former stay at home mom of two, now triage nurse at a children's hospital.
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