TV Tray Tables

I never cared to look at a large amount of television commercials. on occasion, an engaging one catches my eye. Such is the case with the Table-Mate II. When my partner flipped thru the channels, he stopped at the Table-Mate II’s commercial. The Table-Mate II was compact,lightweight and just plain cool to have around. Inside that week, we owned a Table-Mate II. Here is my review.

Pros : They were not teasing when they exclaimed the Table-Mate II was light weight. Even my child niece could lift it. And talk about compact. We small-home dwellers love the incontrovertible fact that it folds down to a 2-inch wide flat piece which we simply store behind the couchout of view from the general public. I also loved the adjustable legs. There are six heights ( between twenty-three to thirty ) which are altered with easy-to-press buttons. This variable height feature made it simple to use from my low-lying couch to my high stool. There are 3 angles to adjust the tabletop with. I really like to adjust it at an angle when I need to read a book ( saves me from bending my neck ), or when I use my portable. It is sort of robust with its claim to carrying up to fifty pounds.

The metal legs also make it simple to slip around when having to bump the table full of contents away.

I also like the incontrovertible fact that the metal legs slide under a couch and are spaced wide apart so it does not collide with my personal legs. This also brings the tabletop nearer to my body for less complicated use vs other tabletops which stand at a distance and cause my arms to stretch much too far. Cons : The main gripe that I have with the Table-Mate II is that it isn’t as simple to line up as other transportable tables that I have owned. It essentially takes 2 hands to line up from folded position to full-use position. Before, when I used other foldable tables, I used to stroll into the room carrying one plate in my hand while using my free hand to open the wooden table. with the Table-Mate II, I should put my plate down and give both hands to the reason for setting it up. Also, I have had some occasions when I have attempted to move the Tablemate II by grabbing it by the tabletop and discovered that the metal piece holding it in place was freed from its locked position, and the contents of my table dropped.

I have also required to be certain that I don’t lean on the table when deep in thought as it may surpass the fifty pound limit. Overall, the Table-Mate II is a good product for small-home dwellers. I do think the price ( $30 where I live ) is a bit high, but anyone that is desperate for space saving methodologies will be happy with the buy.

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Table-Mate II Folding Table
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Product Description
Ideal for people who live in small spaces, the Table-Mate II creates a compact, flat surface for virtually any activity. Use it for eating, typing on a laptop, studying, reading, writing, drawing, playing board games, building models, gardening, or serving hors d'oeuvres. The Table-Mate II assembles easily out of the box, with no tools or fasteners required. More importantly, the table is a breeze to use when fully assembled. Simply slide the table surface to the horizontal position and it's ready for action. When you're finished, you can then fold it back down and store it next to a chair, under a sofa, or in a closet.
Product Details
Compact, flat folding table for people living in small spaces Ideal for eating, typing, studying, reading, drawing, and much more Tabletop slides to the horizontal position for easy, convenient use Folds into compact footprint and stores under sofa or in closet Assembles in less than 2 minutes (no tools or fasteners required)
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I Love This Table !   Review Date: January 8, 2007 Reviewer: mademoiselle_josephine_clementine_pilgrim, 1550 N. Fern Circle I certainly don't know what the other reviewers expected...it's a T.V. Tray for Chrissake ! That said, I love this thing. First the basics: Pros: Lightweight, Very easy to adjust, Folds flat for easy storage. Cons: Ugly. Wish it came in "designer colors." A bit expensive given the materials and design... Actually I just bought my second Tablemate II (at Bed, Bath & Beyond) after having my first one about a year. This way I can put a large art book on one and my laptop on the other and angle them accordingly for easy reference. The TMII places my laptop at the perfect angle for writing long essays and now, my dissertation. Some people here complain that it bends after heavy use, but I haven't encountered this despite setting various very heavy things on it over the course of a year. I really like it more than I thought I would (It looked pretty cheesy on T.V. and even in person at BB&B). I gave it a try and am more than satisfied. It slides up very close to me even if I am sitting in a deep chair. I tried a similar tray from Walgreens but it was super heavy and had a profile that did not allow it to be pulled in as close. Plus, the Walgreens' one was made of out pressboard coated with contact paper that looked very cheap and like it would disintegrate with the first good cleaning. Also, it would only support 15 pounds. The Tablemate II is very easy to clean, and thus, I bet it would be great for kids too. In short it works for all of my needs and I can only imagine that the other people here thought they were buying something more high-fallutin than a T.V. Tray. It is what it is. And it is a huge improvement design-wise over those trays of yore with their bad, pseudo-Fantin-Latour flower stencils and spindley, X-crossed, faux-gold-toned aluminum legs my parents had! I am in my comfy chair and using it as a support for my laptop right now as I type this ! I've had Table Mate II for over 2 years and I love it!   Review Date: May 18, 2006 Reviewer: Tammy, WI USA I haven't left reviews for many products but when I saw the negative reviews for the Table Mate II I felt I had to set the record straight. I am in no way connected with the company that makes or the places that sell Table Mate. As for the negative reviews, the only thing I can figure is they're talking about Table Mate I (which I've never tried) or some other brand completely. I've had the Table Mate II for at least 2 years and use it daily for my laptop and occassionally for eating on. It certainly can be set perfectly flat. I wouldn't recommend leaning heavily on it but I rest my hands/arms on my laptop while I type all the time (like now) without a problem. It has held up superbly to my abuse. I'm extremely happy I purchased this and am planning on buying a couple more as gifts (one for my fiance who likes and really wants one like mine). 6 stars for being a muti tasker   Review Date: December 28, 2005 Reviewer: Joseph D. Phillips, Pittsburg, CA United States This tablemate is perfect for anybody.It has many uses around the house which i could list but it would take to long. It is sturdy enough to hold about 20 to 30 lbs.when the tray is at its level position. The 3 positions is a plus because it gives you more options.The one thing that is a negative is the legs do not fold down completely for storage but everything else folds down(table top and the small bar.other than the legs not folding this is a five star The most helpful table you will ever own   Review Date: May 14, 2007 Reviewer: G. Key, Savannah, TN This table is so helpful. I have 2 and use them all the time. It is easy to work on this table or use it for any reason. It is the table for anyone who eats in front of the tv or does any work in a chair. This table will go flat to hide under the couch or bed. I have found it very useful. There is always one bad apple.....   Review Date: August 19, 2006 Reviewer: M. Harding, My laptop is sitting on the tabletop 2. I've had it several months and no problem. It came wrapped (each piece) no scratches, dents, bends, etc. I came to Amazon to see if I could find ANOTHER ONE but for less then I paid the company that advertises on TV. Keep the elbows off the "table" when eating..it is not intended to support body weight..It is meant for plates, laptops, papers, etc..