Need a new "computer" chair

maximawoo

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.

ghost_user_name

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!

jeromba

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.

scott_h_phd

I used to use this big red leather chair at work. It was great.

jambo

[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:

ghost_user_name

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

spongemac

[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?

edwin

No...

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

Cameras are not allowed in my observatory....



;-)

fran441

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.

amorph

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.

spongemac

[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?

ghost_user_name

Still, no one has correctly identified my chair...

g4dude

I'm no trekkie but it's not the Enterprise D bridge. Some guesses:

Enterprise D battle bridge



No, I GOT IT!!! Enterprise E

mikey offender

[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.

ghost_user_name

[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>

fran441

[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.

mpmcquinn

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>

ghost_user_name

[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.

burningwheel

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>;

groverat

Where do you get that Aeron chair?? Looks sweet.

escher

[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