I envy you guys from the 1st world - an Aeron costs exactly my monthly salary around here, if you can find one. The less famous models like Steelcase, you would have to import. (I've got an Aeron knockoff a few months ago)
Ask HN: What's the best desk/chair combo for developers?
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Re: Ask HN: What's the best desk/chair combo for developers?
#12I think Aeron is the best and definitely worth it.
The best write up I've seen explaining the pro's and con's of an Aeron is here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1MUWGLPM341EB/
I was also doing this research and definitely Aeron is the way to go. My other chair after sitting in it for hours caused my lower back to hurt so bad. If you sit for hours on end working like most of us here, Aeron is the only choice you can be sure to cure lower back pain.
Make sure to get the lower lumbar support "Pad" not the "PostureFit" option. The above link explains why PostureFit is more or less useless even though it is a few bucks cheaper.
As for Desks, I love this stainless steel one, it's relatively cheap and looks pretty awesome and easy to keep clean: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S69871067/
I've had both the chair and desk for years, and they still look brand new.
Hope that helps!
Re: Ask HN: What's the best desk/chair combo for developers?
#13I'm a fan of the Steelcase Leap for a chair; I switched to it from an Aeron a while ago and my back has been much happier: http://www.steelcase.com/en/products/category/seating/task/l... I do recommend going to a showroom and giving a few a spin. It may not tell you if you're picking the exact right chair, but it will help you avoid the wrong ones.
I have both an Aeron and Steelcase Leap.
I hate the Aeron. The Leap is definitely more comfortable for me. Making it ideal for the extra long days.
What bugs me the most about my Aeron is that it has a spring recline/rock and the seat feels overly shallow. I have a size B chair (fully loaded with every option available) and I'm barely over 5 feet. Those are my biggest gripes.
The Leap reclines, this is my favorite feature. It doesn't rock or have a spring like mechanism. The seat shallowness is adjustable too.
For a desk, I currently have an Anthro Standard Fit, but I'm upgrading to a sit/stand desk shortly.
Re: Ask HN: What's the best desk/chair combo for developers?
#14herman miller embody.
after using the aeron, steelcase leap, and humanscale freedom i finally tried the embody. fell in love instantly. employers paid for previous chairs (they were in the office), but i paid for the embody. best decision ever made. spinal disc herniation what?
Re: Ask HN: What's the best desk/chair combo for developers?
#15I've sat in Aeron chairs and never been that impressed with them. I got my ideal chair for $170 or so at Ikea and i'm incredibly happy with it. I have one at home and one in the office now. I'm not sure if there's a better desk ideal than the GeekDesk with the motorized height adjustment.
Which chair from ikea did you get?