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Feb 5, 2007 at 6:40 PM Post #16 of 38
I sleep on a Simmons BeautyRest Classic back at home in Hong Kong. It's nice and firm with just enough softness (IMO of course), yet you can't feel any of the springs. I have quite a few friends who use Simmons mattresses because they are genuinely very nice. What would make them even better is if you use a goose down mattress protector on top of the mattress
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I have no idea what I sleep on in university accomodation here in the UK but I can feel every single spring even if I put a duvet over it! However, you sorta get used to the feeling.

IMO, the mattress is not as important as the duvet or pillow from a comfort point of view.
 
Feb 5, 2007 at 6:44 PM Post #17 of 38
I've had a tempur pedic bed for a few years.

good:
- i don't shift around at night b/c the bed conforms to my body. you lie down, sink in and stay put. i don't shift around trying to get comfortable, or wake up in the middle of the night compared to my last bed.
- very comfortable for sitting on bed reading, listening to music or watching tv. the foam just conforms to your position however you sit.
- your sleeping partner won't distrub you if they move around. also, any stuff you leave on the bed (like a remote control) doesn't bounce around when you move, and you're less likely to roll over it shifting around at night.

bad:
- i find my back gets sore if i sleep for 12 hours or more. i think it's b/c with this bed, you don't really move around during sleep once you settle in.
- not as great for the "other" major activity in beds, b/c you sort of sink in.
 
Feb 6, 2007 at 3:53 AM Post #20 of 38
I have a very basic air bed and a sculpted pillow. No more wry necks!

Laz
 
Feb 6, 2007 at 4:11 AM Post #21 of 38
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Originally Posted by Turnaround /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I've had a tempur pedic bed for a few years.

good:
- i don't shift around at night b/c the bed conforms to my body. you lie down, sink in and stay put. i don't shift around trying to get comfortable, or wake up in the middle of the night compared to my last bed.
- very comfortable for sitting on bed reading, listening to music or watching tv. the foam just conforms to your position however you sit.
- your sleeping partner won't distrub you if they move around. also, any stuff you leave on the bed (like a remote control) doesn't bounce around when you move, and you're less likely to roll over it shifting around at night.

bad:
- i find my back gets sore if i sleep for 12 hours or more. i think it's b/c with this bed, you don't really move around during sleep once you settle in.
- not as great for the "other" major activity in beds, b/c you sort of sink in.


excellent post. when i "sleep" i spin like a gator taking his dinner to the bottom. i tried a memory foam topper, but it made me hot and felt a little gross. it wasn't tempur.

i really want to try a tempur bed for a while and see if it helps me lie still at night. it could be a transforming development in my life.

as far as "other activities", there's the kitchen, bathroom, living room couch, porch, beach...
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Feb 14, 2007 at 10:40 PM Post #23 of 38
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Originally Posted by Turnaround /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I've had a tempur pedic bed for a few years.

good:
- i don't shift around at night b/c the bed conforms to my body. you lie down, sink in and stay put. i don't shift around trying to get comfortable, or wake up in the middle of the night compared to my last bed.
- very comfortable for sitting on bed reading, listening to music or watching tv. the foam just conforms to your position however you sit.
- your sleeping partner won't distrub you if they move around. also, any stuff you leave on the bed (like a remote control) doesn't bounce around when you move, and you're less likely to roll over it shifting around at night.

bad:
- i find my back gets sore if i sleep for 12 hours or more. i think it's b/c with this bed, you don't really move around during sleep once you settle in.
- not as great for the "other" major activity in beds, b/c you sort of sink in.



I've done more reading and think that I can still keep my set of mattress and improve it with the addition of Memory foam. I bought the Novafoam mattress top, a 4" thick of dual-layer of fiber and Memory foam, from Costco today. This would convert my current mattress into a "Hybrid". Well... it's only ~$150.

If I'm not happy, I'll return the top and go for the Novafoam mattress. Costco is on my side...
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BTW, Novafoam is the same technology as Tempur-Pedic at half of the price.
 
Feb 15, 2007 at 2:05 AM Post #24 of 38
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I've done more reading and think that I can still keep my set of mattress and improve it with the addition of Memory foam. I bought the Novafoam mattress top, a 4" thick of dual-layer of fiber and Memory foam, from Costco today. This would convert my current mattress into a "Hybrid". Well... it's only ~$150.

If I'm not happy, I'll return the top and go for the Novafoam mattress. Costco is on my side...
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BTW, Novafoam is the same technology as Tempur-Pedic at half of the price.


The mattress toppers make a big difference, particularly if you have a stiff bed. If your current mattress sags in the middle, just get a new bed.

Make sure the quality of the foam is up to par - the foam that claims to be the same as Tempur-pedic is usually not as good. Squeeze to feel the density of the foam before you buy. It should have a slow rebound when you squeeze. My guess is that if Costco sells it, then its probably very good.
 
Feb 15, 2007 at 3:22 AM Post #25 of 38
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The mattress toppers make a big difference, particularly if you have a stiff bed. If your current mattress sags in the middle, just get a new bed.

Make sure the quality of the foam is up to par - the foam that claims to be the same as Tempur-pedic is usually not as good. Squeeze to feel the density of the foam before you buy. It should have a slow rebound when you squeeze. My guess is that if Costco sells it, then its probably very good.


I'll get what I paid for....

The Tempur-Pedic premium rates at 8lbs, but the Costco Novafoam rates only at 5lbs. You can tell the difference in density.

I don't think Costco would give me hard time if I don't like their mattress....
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Feb 15, 2007 at 5:27 AM Post #26 of 38
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as far as "other activities", there's the kitchen, bathroom, living room couch, porch, beach...
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i'm sure you'll find ways to work with the bed
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Feb 15, 2007 at 6:54 AM Post #27 of 38
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oh yea, also, i think the tempur pedic bed may be better for avoiding dust mites, if allergies make that a consideration.


Tempurpedic guarantees a 99% elimination of dust mite infestations. If that is true...WOW.
 
Feb 15, 2007 at 6:55 AM Post #28 of 38
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I have this instead.
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-Ed


I have one of these as well, but can't seem to get into the "snooze" zone with it ever. Good for writing a thesis, bad for trying sleep in said office while trying to avoid writing a thesis
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Feb 15, 2007 at 7:01 AM Post #29 of 38
here's one way to do it cheap

go to overstock.com and buy some memory foam toppers. you can get like 8inches of king-size foam for $200 in the bulk section; put it on the floor; use coupons you can get on fatwallet.com to get more off


if you want to spend big bucks, go have a ball
 
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