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So I've been hemming and hawing over getting a reasonable office chair for my desk for awhile now. Since I know a lot of you have good stuff, I thought I'd ask what you guys think.
Yes, I already searched the archives. Office chair technology is rapidly advancing, so time for a new thread. I'm not really willing to spend 3k or whatever on a chair so the Relax the Back chair is out. I think it's down to the famous Herman Miller Aeron and the Steelcase Leap. I liked the minimalist look of the Steelcase Think, but it's not that great. All the positive comments are from tree huggers on the web because it's nearly 100% recyclable (I think the Leap is, too). The Humanscale Freedom is decent w/ the headrest, but the armrests don't adjust. Help me decide or tell me what kind of milk crate you sit on at work. Mine is a cheapo $50 Fry's Electronics deal I bought on sale after Turkey Day. It has lumbar support and sucks donkeys. |
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I bought the Aeron and I think there are better chairs out there. It has become uncomfortable over time.
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I bought the Aeron and I think there are better chairs out there. It has become uncomfortable over time. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, I think I've heard that particular complaint about the Aeron somewhere. I haven't had enough time in that chair, but that's definitely good to know. Some people seem to adore this chair. |
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http://www.relaxtheback.com/lifeform...t-6370243-1901 [/ QUOTE ] i own this and i must say its very comfy....i dont have leather though...v expenesive at $1500 or so, but i love it. |
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[ QUOTE ] http://www.relaxtheback.com/lifeform...t-6370243-1901 [/ QUOTE ] i own this and i must say its very comfy....i dont have leather though...v expenesive at $1500 or so, but i love it. [/ QUOTE ] So you got the mid back version? Also is it really better to get the chair in leather? What's wrong with fabric? |
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The Humanscale Freedom is decent w/ the headrest, but the armrests don't adjust. [/ QUOTE ] I have a Freedom chair and the armrests do indeed adjust. |
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[ QUOTE ] The Humanscale Freedom is decent w/ the headrest, but the armrests don't adjust. [/ QUOTE ] I have a Freedom chair and the armrests do indeed adjust. [/ QUOTE ] Then I'm just too stupid. So I'll put this one in contention, too. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] |
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I have the Aeron and it's not as good as I remembered it before buying. It's way better than my old chair though so I'm not sure if it was worth the money or not. Considering that I spend 14-15 hours a day in it I guess it is.
My specific complaints: *It doesn't go up high enough, which is a problem since I'm tall and my desk is high. *The back support on mine didn't go on properly so I never used it (or got it replaced). |
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I have the steelcase leap and i love it. i tried sitting in the aeron and freedom chairs but the leap was clearly the most comfortable for me. i think the best idea is to just sit in all the chairs and see what you like. if you can't do that, i think the leap is the closest to a normal style of chair (but really great) and therefore the one you are least likely to regret buying.
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