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(More customer reviews)I have experience using/owning several airbeds and this is the best value for the quality of airbed this is.
Air pump and valve system: simply plug in, set valve to either inflate or deflate and let it do it's thing. Directions are easy to follow and adjusting the comfort level using the valve is a snap (remember that the less air you use, the bouncier the bed will be).
Mattress design: The top edges are level with the bed and stable, eliminating the threat of slipping right off the bed onto the floor (being it's a raised bed, it would be a longer drop). Sitting on the edge is comfortable as well.
Height: Perfect height for a person who is 5'4". I pumped it up next to our couch and the mattress is just as tall as the seats are.
Comfort: I prefer to fill my air mattress to a firm feel so that the bed is more stable. This means when my husband rolls over in the middle of the night, I don't bounce like a freighter on the high seas. This takes away from the comfort level in my mind since I love a cushy, soft mattress. I solved this by taking the 4" memory foam topper off of my queen size bed and placed it on the airbed. It sat perfectly on top and with the top of the airbed having that felt/fuzzy-like surface it didn't go anywhere. It felt heavenly.
Fitted Sheets: Well, I used a fitted sheet from my queen size bed and with the 4" foam topper on the airbed it fit just a bit loosely, but well enough to hold on the indentations of the airbed's sides. I like to have that tucked in feel so, I ended up just making the bed by tucking the bed sheets under the foam topper since it is heavy enough to hold it all together.
Storage: The directions explain in detail how the bed can be deflated thoroughly. It wasn't much trouble at all and rolled up nicely into the bag that it came with.
Conclusion: This airbed really addresses many of the problems I've had with other air mattresses. I love it and feel comfortable offering it to my 60 year old parents to sleep on.
General: Given what's on the market, my best advise is to search for quality and size of the mattress itself first, and definitely pay attention to the air pump/valve system. There are some high profile airbed products out there that are frustrating to use because of their pump/valve and can break very easily.
If your airbed is not as comfortable as you like, remember foam mattress toppers are a great solution. There are more expensive versions of this particular airbed that come with a foam topper attached, but I like the option to use a separate foam topper that I can have on my bed when the air bed isn't in use :-)
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Brand new Intex Queen Raised Downy Bed. At 22 inches high, the Intex Raised Downy Bed is perfect for those who are used to sleeping on a raised bed. You or your house guests will love the support and firmness that is created by the dual chamber construction. Indented sides help grip fitted sheets. The outer perimeter frame on both the top and bottom provided additional stability and support making this bed the ultimate sleeping experience. The built in electric inflation pump makes set up a breeze!
