I was prepared to get a "transformer" gimmick that "sounded neat" but fell short on delivery.  Instead I have a sunroom fixture that I find myself napping on when the weather gets warm in the afternoon.  I like firm mattresses and so I find this quite comfortable and actually spacious for a convertible hassock (ottoman).  In fact I liked it so much that I scrapped my plans to get a futon for my office and bought another one of these for that room as well.  Good value for the money - and NO ASSEMBLY  REQUIRED - open the box and you're go to go!