What type of chair do you have...

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

02/12/2006 01:27:05 AM · #28

I have the couch...gotta luv laptops

ShorterThanJesus

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

02/12/2006 01:35:43 AM · #29

"I'm really interested in this chair. :-) Do you have the name of it, and where it's available?"

That would be an exercise ball. Alot of medical supply stores carry them, as well as sports/fitness related businesses. Even some office furniture stores are beginning to carry them. They are very comfortable, excellent for posture health, and generally get some cool looks from anyone walking by your cube.

Qiki

Fujifilm X100T

Pentax DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited

02/12/2006 02:31:52 AM · #30

Originally posted by nshapiro:

I sit in my chair 12 hours a day, minimum (sad, I know).

Could I get a pic of you for my Seven Deadly Sins entry (Sloth!)?

Kidding.... :)

Q.

SamDoe1

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

02/12/2006 02:42:14 AM · #31

I have a standard issue dorm room chair....so pretty much everything more comfortable than a rock is better than this one.:)

Message edited by author 2006-02-12 02:45:04.

JPR

Sony Alpha a55

Sony DT 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Super Wide Angle Zoom

02/12/2006 02:51:07 AM · #32

This thread has really moved me....

made me take notice to the fact that I am now sitting on a cinderblock...yes...a real one.

maybe i should get a chair? but how would I in my right mind spend the amount of money you are all talking about on a chair?

taterbug

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

02/12/2006 04:42:09 AM · #33

I sit in a big vat of strawberry-banana jello.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

02/12/2006 04:47:23 AM · #34

Originally posted by taterbug:

I sit in a big vat of strawberry-banana jello.

Mmmmmmm... Jello...

Tom_Robbrecht

02/12/2006 06:35:05 AM · #35

My wife bought me one of these for my birthday. I love it.

02/13/2006 10:41:38 AM · #36

Thanks everyone for your input (and Rikki for your kind offer!). I ended up ordering the "Highly Adjustable" model of the Aeron (Lumbar support), with the promotion for the free leather arm upgrade.

I saved about $150 by ordering a open box unit at LuxuryChair.com

I hope they don't turn out to be crooks :)

Message edited by author 2006-02-13 10:41:56.

Tom_Robbrecht

02/20/2006 02:54:22 PM · #37

Maybe you should throw out your desk too and get one of these.

thegrandwazoo

Nikon D750

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

02/20/2006 02:56:13 PM · #38

Man that thing is awsome I want one.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

02/20/2006 02:59:59 PM · #39

Originally posted by Tom_Robbrecht:

Maybe you should throw out your desk too and get one of these.

Eh... looks cool, but there's no room to pile crap ;-)

02/28/2006 04:13:37 PM · #40

Originally posted by nshapiro:

EDIT: Never mind. Turned out all right. Order cancelled.

Message edited by author 2006-02-28 17:23:11.

02/28/2006 05:46:34 PM · #41

hey what happened neil???

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

02/28/2006 06:07:24 PM · #42

I lived in an aeron for about 5 years.

Was lucky enough to get a decent chair after that, that has a 'forward' tilt adjust, which is a big improvement for back support. Aeron have that 'futuristic' techie cachet that was really popular 5 years ago in the bubble, but you are paying a lot of money for looks over real ergonomic features. There are a lot of better options out there, that aren't quite so trendy.

If you want trendy, you could always get a Pininfarina Xten chair for $3,000 :)

FWIW, I have a Lifeform chair now and am happy with.

Message edited by author 2006-02-28 18:24:19.

02/28/2006 06:10:24 PM · #43

Originally posted by Rikki:

hey what happened neil???

I got a little worried about the company not being an authorized dealer and called them with a possibility of cancelling my order. Then they started acting a bit like one of those NYC camera stores you read about on resellerratings.

The order hadn't shipped or billed to my card. But when I mentioned cancelling, they said there was a cancellation charge. Not true according to the website. Then they said the order might have shipped already. Took them 24 hours to figure out that the order didn't ship.

I told them if it shipped before I called them yesterday, I'd accept it, but not after. It took so long to get back to me, for them to figure out whether it had shipped, I feared they were quickly trying to ship me "something". Which worried me to no end. And thinking about the whole interaction, I really didn't want to order from them.

So since I hadn't seen any charges yet, I changed my credit card number, so they couldn't suddenly ship it and charge me.

But it was resolved when they finally called me back late today (after I called three times). Now it's cancelled.

TheresaA

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III

02/28/2006 06:21:23 PM · #44

I am with Mandy. It must be nice to get to sit. I am walkilng around most of the day- But when I do get to sit, I sure do appreciate my office max chair.

02/28/2006 06:28:04 PM · #45

Originally posted by nshapiro:

Originally posted by Rikki:
hey what happened neil???

I got a little worried about the company not being an authorized dealer and called them with a possibility of cancelling my order. Then they started acting a bit like one of those NYC camera stores you read about on resellerratings.

The order hadn't shipped or billed to my card. But when I mentioned cancelling, they said there was a cancellation charge. Not true according to the website. Then they said the order might have shipped already. Took them 24 hours to figure out that the order didn't ship.

I told them if it shipped before I called them yesterday, I'd accept it, but not after. It took so long to get back to me, for them to figure out whether it had shipped, I feared they were quickly trying to ship me "something". Which worried me to no end. And thinking about the whole interaction, I really didn't want to order from them.

So since I hadn't seen any charges yet, I changed my credit card number, so they couldn't suddenly ship it and charge me.

But it was resolved when they finally called me back late today (after I called three times). Now it's cancelled.

I can still find out if I can get you a deal ;) let me know. PM if you would like ;)

02/28/2006 06:37:13 PM · #46

Neil-

I currently use an X99 from Haworth. I have it both at work and at home. Both are mine eventhough work provides us with Aeron chairs. I prefer them more than the Aeron.

Let me find out what I can dig up from our reps ;)

pidge

Canon EOS-7D Mark II

02/28/2006 06:45:32 PM · #47

Originally posted by cosmic:

You can find these at any store that sells exercise equipment. They are called exercise balls or theraballs. They are often in the section where pilates and yoga stuff is sold as well. Highly recommed getting one not just to sit on but also to do a few exercises while you're waiting for something to download on

They are often used in gyms for core stability exercises. Doing a bench press type exercise on the ball not only exercises your arms, but your entire core section as well.

Plus they are comfortable to sit on while working at your computer. Just don't lean back on them!

Edit to add: They also make a great ottoman while sitting on a normal chair :)

Message edited by author 2006-02-28 18:46:06.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

02/28/2006 06:54:10 PM · #48

Ok did some bit of research. List price of the x99 for a "fully loaded" version (leather, seat adjustments, lumbar, etc) is roughly $1900. I can get a good deal on it ;)

Jamester

Nikon D7000

02/28/2006 07:09:24 PM · #49

I'm very fortunate to have a Mirra - //www.hermanmiller.com/CDA/SSA/Product/0,1592,a10-c440-p205,00.html that was kindly provided to me by my sister in law's boyfriend who conveniently works in office furniture installations.

The most comfortable chair I've ever used - my back is very grateful for it.

Jamie