Is it heavy to be hand carried over the newspaper?? My Dad like reading the newspaper while lying in the bed.
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I bought this for my father, who's in his early 90s. Just phoned him. He says it's light and doesn't think there would be any problem holding it in bed.
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I agree w/other responders here --- if I can hold/use w/o difficulty, it's not too heavy. ---
809585
Yes! We love it and use it all the time! The bands will hold it in place! My 80 year old boyfriend loves it! He can lie in bed and read, or sitting in his chair play games till his hearts content! It is heavy enough to be stable and strong enough to push out to the deck! It is on wheels! I don't think you will regret buying this! I wish I had one! He is willing to share but I bought it for him!
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Well I think it heavy. I don't move it and when I do I have someone help me with it. I'm in my sixty. It is lighter then the standard one but still heavy for me.
1746717
I haven't weighed it, but it is not so heavy that its weight is one of the first things you notice. I'm in my 50s and have no trouble carrying it loaded. I know this is not a precise answer, but I can tell you I didn't pick it up and have a concern.
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its not very heavy at all, i would hate carrying it all day but i would hate carrying anything all day,truthfully it only weighs like 3 pounds so its not overbearing if you had to lug it around all day. hope that helps you
1194793
It depends on what you mean by heavy. I don't find them to be very heavy but I don't use a hands free device.
966621
The articls is not heavy at all. The 36" was maybe 5 pounds. While standing I was able to pick the whole article up from one side using nothing but my arms, and I am not a strong person.
1541541
I own this handy-dandy gadget. I thought, too, it would be heavy, but it really isn't. It weighs as much as two or three decks of Bicycle playing cards (for a crazy comparison!). Good luck!
1557061
Not much! newspapers bunch of magazines. I would not put anything real heavy on it.
1575884
unfortunately my dad passed after a few days so did not use it long. I think a person would still need to be moved somewhat, but this mattress would certainly help very much. It keeps weight from falling on any one area. It feels so much better than a standard mattress or hospital bed. It also is very well made and high quality. I would purchase it in a heart beat for a similar situation.
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I have this model and I'd say it's less than a pound, so theoretically it's not that heavy. Of course the longer you use it the heavier it feels since your arm gets tired, but that's a separate issue...goodluck
374793
It is heavy, but not unmanageable. My husband and I are able to carry it if necessary.
832569
The reading is almost instantaneously voiced.If your dad uses a walker, he can position himself over the scale, then just take his hands off the walker to get a reading....no need to balances himself on the scale without support..
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Yes. Magazines work fine though they may require a little more propping up since they're flimsy. I've had surgery on both hands and continue to have problems and find the Kindle and reading replica editions of the newspaper (NYTimes) online are much easier than handling/holding print. The bookseat is perfect for a Kindle! Good luck!
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Make sure you are using paper that weigh 20lbs. Lighter paper is not noticed that readly.
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I am reluctant to answer this question because the experience of heaviness is subjective and depends on the fitness of the handler. One person's heavy is another person's light. I can say it is bulky. I would not want to be rolling it up and hauling it around with any frequency. I suggest you contact the seller for the weight.