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From: larry@ihuxf.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.misc
Subject: Yet another type Waterbed?
Message-ID: <1976@ihuxf.UUCP>
Date: Sat, 28-Jan-84 12:07:33 EST
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Posted: Sat Jan 28 12:07:33 1984
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	I happened to be strolling thru a JCPenney's store last nite and
happened across an "new" (?) type of water bed (okay, ''flotation system''). 
Basically, it is an ordinary waterbed that is supported by a foam frame
instead of wood.  A picture may help:


	 \(       )/    where this part is foam:  \	/
	  ---------				   -----

Next, the whole foam support AND the bladder are wrapped in your typical
looking cover (removable).  It appears to have all the appropriate safety
liners, etc.

	The advantages that I see are:  1) this let it use normal sheets
2) the sides are softer than wood - making getting in and out nicer (its not
as soft as the waterbed, but a lot softer than wood!) this also makes sitting
on the edge of the bed to put on your sox possible.

	The question I have are about the price -- it was about $850 for the
complete system including: mattress, heater, and oak grained base.  (the water
mattress is 8.5" deep and has a ``wave reduction system''.)  The bed is by a
"big name" (Englander), but seems rather expensive compared to the waterbed
commercials I hear around here (Peppers has a waterbed for $169).

	Can anybody comment on this price AND if you think this will be a good
system?

	Thanks!
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		Larry Marek
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