how abt these?
http://www.varierfurniture.com/Collections/Work/Thatsit-bala...
PS: really expensive though.
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#12I'm gunning for one of these, but I think I have to unseat Arnold first. Not an easy task.
http://swordsedge.ca/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/kingconan2.j...
Or, if you are a Dungeons and Dragons geek, you might be interested in the Throne of the Gods for a +10 in coding awesomeness among other benefits.
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#13I've tried half a dozen chairs ranging in price from £30 up to £150, they were all terrible and all broke inside of 12 months. So my advice right now is either go really cheap (£30) or go really expensive (£500+). Nothing between the two is worth it. It is a waste of time and a waste of money. Also seriously think about your desk. My desk was too high and as a direct result I had to depend on the gas-compressor (gas-…
> Ikea adjustable desk
I second this wholeheartedly. I'm the other way around, in that I'm too tall for regular desks; and it's great having it raised. Good quality and great prices at Ikea for adjustable desks.
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#14Earlier quoted context omitted.
I paid the 2nd hand price and it is worth every cent. Best chair ever and I have no backpain anymore.
Where do you find 2nd hand Aerons?
Google for "Second Hand Aerons". There are companies that buy them in bulk (from when offices close, etc) and then sell them individually. Here's one example: http://www.usedaeron.co.uk/
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#16Not what you are asking, but save you some money and get some IKEA DIY stand-up desk. Been using it for about a year. for example, http://lukethomas.com/100-dollar-ikea-stand-up-desk/
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#17Not what you are asking, but save you some money and get some IKEA DIY stand-up desk. Been using it for about a year. for example, http://lukethomas.com/100-dollar-ikea-stand-up-desk/
I own that, and trust me when I tell you that even when the legs aren't fully extended (as shown) the thing isn't super-stable. It is impossible to get all four legs to exactly the same length (even if you use the guide marks). He has it resting against a wall for a reason. I would recommend it, but it might wobble around a little if you put any weight unevenly on the surface.
I will recommend this DIY standing desk, http://www.ikeahackers.net/2012/05/standing-desk-with-utby-l.... It is simple, cheap and very stable.
I have the desk for a year now and it solved my shoulder and back problems from sitting too long.
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#18Aeron chairs seem to be the preferred chair around here, nowhere near as crazy-looking as the chair/desk thing you linked though. They cost about $1000 or so but if that's too much you can get them second hand for around $500ish. I have no idea if they're worth it or not but a lot of people swear by them.
I didn't like the Aeron, but I think Embody is pretty great. Make sure you sit in the chairs. Herman Miller runs a bi-annual 15% off sale, one is around Thanksgiving.
My work chair is a Steelcase Leap
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#19My partner recently bought a (backless) saddle-chair which I immediately mocked. Having sat on it for a few days though it has really grown on me.
I tend to favour the ergonomic kneeling chairs myself, and I'm on my second in ten years. This time it came from the local Argos store, fwiw.
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#20Aeron chairs seem to be the preferred chair around here, nowhere near as crazy-looking as the chair/desk thing you linked though. They cost about $1000 or so but if that's too much you can get them second hand for around $500ish. I have no idea if they're worth it or not but a lot of people swear by them.
If you ever happen to be in western michigan Herman Miller, maker of the aeron, has a factory outlet in Holland, Mi. The Aeron's sell for $350-$500 but other less well known chairs like the Mira can sell for $200 plus they are new vs. used.