I also looked for a manual solution to the adjustable desk, but I am very happy with the geekdesk. I think I have had it for 2+ years, and the motor is still going strong.
On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 2:58 PM, Dan Simpson <[email protected]> wrote: > A few years ago I started having back issues. I went from a Costco > leather chair to a Herman Miller Mirra, which I bought used (although it > was brand new) for $180 off craigslist. My back returned to normal after a > month of use. > > In addition, I bought a geekdesk, and I now sit 60% of the time, and stand > 40% of the time. When my feet get tired, I sit. You can probably get both > for around $1000, and this is something you use every single day. Don't > try to save money on your back. > > --Dan > > > > > On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 2:41 PM, Jarrod Overson <[email protected]>wrote: > >> I went through several years of trying a slew of different chairs/sitting >> solutions (including the ball, aeron chairs, and weird sit/kneel solutions). >> >> I ended up being happiest with a standing solution and, for versatility, >> have been working with the Ergotron Workfit-S. I wanted to try the geekdesk >> but never was able to order one without their shipping time frame being >> measured in months. >> >> My review<http://jarrodoverson.com/blog/ergotron-workfit-s-vs-workfit-a/>of >> the workfit-s vs workfit-a is one of the most trafficked posts on my >> site and I get email with similar reviews so I'd recommend it to others >> >> tl;dr all chairs suck, just stand. >> >> >> >> On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 2:32 PM, Benjamin Wanicur <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> Sorry for the slightly off topic post, but I figured this list would be >>> a great resource... >>> >>> I'm in the market for a new work chair / stool and I like to hear >>> feedback about what people think is the most ergonomic solution. To frame >>> the issue a bit: >>> >>> - I'm current sitting at a desk, however, that might change soon >>> also. I hope to upgrade to an adjustable sitting / standing workstation >>> eventually. >>> - I'm only looking for something adjustable (a no-brainer right ?). >>> Ideally something that can adjust a great deal (in case I end up with a >>> high desk). >>> - This is just my personal preference, but I subscribe to the less >>> is more approach. For the past 5 years or so, my chair has been an >>> exercise ball. I really like it, but they tend to only last 6 months to >>> a >>> year before springing a leak. It has become very wasteful. I'd really >>> like >>> to hear from people that use some kind of stool (no back or arm rests). >>> >>> Thanks and looking forward to hearing what you guys and gals are using! >>> >>> Cheers >>> >>> Ben W >>> >>> -- >>> -- >>> SD Ruby mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://groups.google.com/group/sdruby >>> --- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "SD Ruby" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Jarrod Overson >> tw <https://twitter.com/jsoverson> | gh <http://github.com/jsoverson> | >> g+ <http://profiles.google.com/jsoverson> | >> li<http://jarrodoverson.com/linkedin> >> >> -- >> -- >> SD Ruby mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://groups.google.com/group/sdruby >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "SD Ruby" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> >> > > -- -- SD Ruby mailing list [email protected] http://groups.google.com/group/sdruby --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SD Ruby" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
