Need a new "computer" chair

maximawoomaximawoo
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in General Discussion edited January 2014
Hey fellow Appleinsiders, I am moving into a new home and need a new chair. I would love to get the Aeron, but it's kind of out of my budget. I am willing to spend up to 300 dollars. So, any suggestions? Or should I save my pennies and get an Aeron or Leap chair?



I would love to hear personal experiences with the Aeron, Leap chair, or any other great chairs.



On a side note, I use a plain wood table as my main computer desk. I find that a plain ol'wooden desk from Kmart fits my needs. What desk do you use/how much/and opinions? Again I would love to get an Anthro workbench or a Biomorph desk.
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  • Reply 1 of 22
    ghost_user_nameghost_user_name Posts: 22,667member
    You need a chair that commands respect and power.



    You need <a href="http://www.concept40.com/eas/contimission/captains-chair.jpg"; target="_blank">THIS chair</a>. :cool:





    *a cookie to the first person to identify that chair!
  • Reply 2 of 22
    jerombajeromba Posts: 357member
    i have an aeron and this is THE chair... when you use one you never go back ! they are pretty expensive but if you - like me - past a lot of time behind a screen, go for it yo won't regret it. I suggest you to take the 'full-option' chair.
  • Reply 3 of 22
    scott_h_phdscott_h_phd Posts: 448member
    I used to use this big red leather chair at work. It was great.
  • Reply 4 of 22
    jambojambo Posts: 3,036member
    [quote]Originally posted by scott_h_phd:

    <strong>I used to use this big red leather chair at work. It was great.</strong><hr></blockquote>



    How... ummm... interesting.



    J :cool:
  • Reply 5 of 22
    ghost_user_nameghost_user_name Posts: 22,667member
    I second the Aeron chair. While I was at the MIT Media Lab, it was like the only chair they had, and I got sort of addicted to it. I'll be getting one in May
  • Reply 6 of 22
    spongemacspongemac Posts: 28member
    [quote]Originally posted by starfleetX:

    <strong>You need a chair that commands respect and power.



    You need <a href="http://www.concept40.com/eas/contimission/captains-chair.jpg"; target="_blank">THIS chair</a>. :cool:





    *a cookie to the first person to identify that chair! </strong><hr></blockquote>



    Is that at the StarTrek Experience in Vegas?
  • Reply 7 of 22
    edwinedwin Posts: 2member
    No...

    That is the chair in my personal observatory. Starfleet how did you get that picture?

    Cameras are not allowed in my observatory....



    ;-)
  • Reply 8 of 22
    fran441fran441 Posts: 3,715member
    Well, I'm a laptop user, so I just bought a big recliner (one that will help my back, too) from Jordan's Furniture. They had to custom build it, though, so it hasn't arrived yet. Hopefully, I'll get it this week. Then I'll be very happy.



    It rocks, swivels, reclines- it's an excellent chair. I'm looking forward to actually getting to use it.
  • Reply 9 of 22
    amorphamorph Posts: 7,112member
    If you really want to Think Different, get a good drummer's throne (Roc n' Soc, despite the terrible name, make <a href="http://www.rocnsoc.com/products.html"; target="_blank">good ones</a>). They're comfortable, adjustable, and incredibly rugged. The only drawback is that (for obvious reasons) they don't come with casters.



    The one I use doesn't have a backrest (and it doesn't need one - the way the seat's molded provides plenty of support), I can just step over it and sit down.
  • Reply 10 of 22
    spongemacspongemac Posts: 28member
    [quote]Originally posted by starfleetX:

    <strong>You need a chair that commands respect and power.



    You need <a href="http://www.concept40.com/eas/contimission/captains-chair.jpg"; target="_blank">THIS chair</a>. :cool:





    *a cookie to the first person to identify that chair! </strong><hr></blockquote>



    Wait, I know! That's the Backstabbing Corporate Partnership Chair they have over at Microsoft. Now where's my cookie?
  • Reply 11 of 22
    ghost_user_nameghost_user_name Posts: 22,667member
    Still, no one has correctly identified my chair...
  • Reply 12 of 22
    g4dudeg4dude Posts: 1,016member
    I'm no trekkie but it's not the Enterprise D bridge. Some guesses:

    Enterprise D battle bridge



    No, I GOT IT!!! Enterprise E
  • Reply 13 of 22
    mikey offendermikey offender Posts: 412member
    [quote]Originally posted by SpongeMac:

    <strong>



    Is that at the StarTrek Experience in Vegas?</strong><hr></blockquote>



    At the Hilton. The space bar had $1.00 Miller Lite on tap. Can't beat that. Go see Ubaldo or Dane. They'll set you up.
  • Reply 14 of 22
    ghost_user_nameghost_user_name Posts: 22,667member
    [quote]Originally posted by G4Dude:

    No, I GOT IT!!! Enterprise E<hr></blockquote>

    Congratulations. Now, assimilate this!







    [ 05-14-2002: Message edited by: starfleetX ]</p>
  • Reply 15 of 22
    fran441fran441 Posts: 3,715member
    [quote]The space bar had $1.00 Miller Lite on tab.<hr></blockquote>



    Neither my 'space bar' nor 'tab' have any thing for $1.00. Lousy keyboard.
  • Reply 16 of 22
    mpmcquinnmpmcquinn Posts: 13member
    Someone actually walked off of the bridge set with that chair recently... <img src="graemlins/smokin.gif" border="0" alt="[Chilling]" />



    <a href="http://www.trektoday.com/news/030502_04.shtml"; target="_blank">http://www.trektoday.com/news/030502_04.shtml</a>;



    [quote]Originally posted by starfleetX:

    <strong>You need a chair that commands respect and power.



    You need <a href="http://www.concept40.com/eas/contimission/captains-chair.jpg"; target="_blank">THIS chair</a>. :cool:





    *a cookie to the first person to identify that chair! </strong><hr></blockquote>



    [ 05-15-2002: Message edited by: Mpmcquinn ]</p>
  • Reply 17 of 22
    ghost_user_nameghost_user_name Posts: 22,667member
    [quote]Originally posted by Mpmcquinn:

    <strong>Someone actually walked off of the bridge set with that chair recently... </strong><hr></blockquote>

    /me turns around, laughs, and runs away like a wee little girl...



    $15000, eh? Well, now I know about where I should set my eBay reserve on this hot item.
  • Reply 18 of 22
    burningwheelburningwheel Posts: 1,827member
    i just got a couple of these at office max. black micro mesh chair $129.00. the wheels are like large rollerblade wheels! i bought it at a store though not online



    <a href="http://www.officemax.com/max/solutions/product/prodBlock.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&expansionOID=-536879621&prodBlockOID=536943115"; target="_blank">http://www.officemax.com/max/solutions/product/prodBlock.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&expansionOID=-536879621&prodBlockOID=536943115</a>;
  • Reply 19 of 22
    groveratgroverat Posts: 10,872member
    Where do you get that Aeron chair?? Looks sweet.
  • Reply 20 of 22
    escherescher Posts: 1,811member
    [quote]Originally posted by Fran441:

    <strong>



    Neither my 'space bar' nor 'tab' have any thing for $1.00. Lousy keyboard. </strong><hr></blockquote>



    ROTFL.



    I share your disappointment, Fran. Thank goodness my kitchen fridge is only steps away. I'll keep my thoughts about the quality of Miller Lite to myself though.



    Escher
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