As Seen on TV Product Review: Table Mate

Functionality, Uses, Pros, and Cons of the Table Mate

By Eisla Sebastian, published Jun 15, 2006
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Rating: 3.3 of 5
The claims made by As Seen on TV Infomercials are often difficult to take too seriously. However, occasionally there comes a product that it difficult to pass by. One of those products is the Table Mate. This product is an adjustable table that claims to have dozens of different positions, and that also claims to be able to handle up to 50 pounds. As a freelance writer, professional student, and apartment dweller I was in search of an adjustable table that I could use as a Notebook stand, homework surface, and multipurpose surface. When I saw the advertisements for the Table Mate I was skeptical that the product would be able to live up to its claims, however, after purchasing it, I have been pleasantly surprised by its versatility and functionality.

Pros of Table Mate

Table Mate has many advantages as a multi-use product. First its surface can be adjust to many different angles. This allows it to be used as a writing surface, an eating surface, and a storage surface. Secondly it can be adjusted to various heights from shin level to couch level. This is a very useful feature as it can be adjusted to meet the height needs of the user, as well as the height needs of a person’s furnishings. The third advantage of this product is that it has a generous sized work surface, which can be used for writing, dining, or as an end table.

I have personally used this product for several different functions, and in several different rooms in my apartment. The first use that I tried it out as is as a writing surface. The design of the Table Mate allows its feet to slide under a couch, recliner, or chair. This brings the work surface close to the person. You don’t have to skew your body to use this product. It also can be positioned in the middle of a couch to act as a dual end table that can be used by two people sitting on the couch. This is a great product for movie watchers who want to position a bowl of popcorn or snacks as well as a couple of drinks between two people. (A great product for sports season and the Super Bowl.)

Takeaways
  • Can be used in every room of your house.
  • You can adjust its height.
  • You can adjust the angle of the work surface.
Did You Know?
The product only has a few drawbacks.
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THIS WAS VERY HELPFUL. I WANTED TO PURCHASE THIS FOR MY GRANDMOTHER WHO OFTEN EATS ON HER COUCH SINCE SHE IS ALONE. THANK YOU!

Posted on 11/15/2007 at 2:11:00 PM

 
I have also found that it is difficult to snap the table out of a locked position to re-position it, especially the first couple of times. If you have arthritis you may need to have someone help you to adjust the table to fit your needs.

Posted on 06/19/2006 at 8:06:00 PM

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