Only Samsung makes a 12" model, the DVD-L1200, and it weighs a bit more, around 3.5lbs or so as far as I know. I haven't personally tried that model, but I'm sure it will be fine for what you're intending to use it for Quiet. I wouldn't hesitate under the same scenario.
The 12" is likely nice because you could set it up on a table a few feet away, and she could operate it via remote control without having that hot bastard lay on her all day.
