Re: [H] Advice on an important piece of hardware
Agree with all those who say the Aerons are great. At my last job (Fed govt) just about everybody in the whole place had an Aeron. Thousands and thousands of Aerons... kind of made me sick to think about! But it WAS a nice chair!! Scott On Mar 21, 2010, at 8:30 AM, Vincent Winterling wrote: Some years ago, I researched office chairs and went aeron. Haven't regretted it. Vincent Winterling Vineland, NJ -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 12:47 PM To: hwg Subject: [H] Advice on an important piece of hardware I'm in the market for a new chair for my office/computer. For many years now I have just used cheap (about $150 or so) chairs as I couldn't rationalize spending more. But seeing that I spend 8-10 hours a day (or more) in that chair, I probably should make a substantial investment. My wife says I should get an Aeron, but omg those things are expensive. So what do you all use to cradle your buns all day? Recommendations? --- Brian Sent from my iPhone
Re: [H] Advice on an important piece of hardware
Some years ago, I researched office chairs and went aeron. Haven't regretted it. Vincent Winterling Vineland, NJ -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 12:47 PM To: hwg Subject: [H] Advice on an important piece of hardware I'm in the market for a new chair for my office/computer. For many years now I have just used cheap (about $150 or so) chairs as I couldn't rationalize spending more. But seeing that I spend 8-10 hours a day (or more) in that chair, I probably should make a substantial investment. My wife says I should get an Aeron, but omg those things are expensive. So what do you all use to cradle your buns all day? Recommendations? --- Brian Sent from my iPhone
[H] Advice on an important piece of hardware
I'm in the market for a new chair for my office/computer. For many years now I have just used cheap (about $150 or so) chairs as I couldn't rationalize spending more. But seeing that I spend 8-10 hours a day (or more) in that chair, I probably should make a substantial investment. My wife says I should get an Aeron, but omg those things are expensive. So what do you all use to cradle your buns all day? Recommendations? --- Brian Sent from my iPhone
Re: [H] Advice on an important piece of hardware
The Aeron chairs are indeed expensive, but you should only have to buy one. They are comfortable and don't break down over time. You could also look at the Knoll Chadwick chairs. They are also a mesh design, are comfortable, and have good longevity. They're not cheap, but usually not as high as the Aeron. This is the chair my work uses. If your wife has already approved the Aeron, you'd be a fool not to just do that. :) Greg -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware- boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 11:47 AM To: hwg Subject: [H] Advice on an important piece of hardware I'm in the market for a new chair for my office/computer. For many years now I have just used cheap (about $150 or so) chairs as I couldn't rationalize spending more. But seeing that I spend 8-10 hours a day (or more) in that chair, I probably should make a substantial investment. My wife says I should get an Aeron, but omg those things are expensive. So what do you all use to cradle your buns all day? Recommendations? --- Brian Sent from my iPhone
Re: [H] Advice on an important piece of hardware
Well I've been looking at chairs like that for *years* and still yet to pull the trigger on it due to the cost (me just being inherently cheap and chringing that spending that much on a chair), but if you're looking at an Aeron you should also look at Steelcase Leap or Humanscale Freedom chairs too. I think the Leap is the best of those, but there might be newer ones since then that might be as good or better, though you're still looking at $700-$1000 for one of those with all the options (like getting the neckrest for the Leap since I need the neck support). Just google for comparisons of those chairs and you'll find out the latest-I haven't looked in years so there might be newer info available that way... BINO -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Greg Sevart Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 10:18 AM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Advice on an important piece of hardware The Aeron chairs are indeed expensive, but you should only have to buy one. They are comfortable and don't break down over time. You could also look at the Knoll Chadwick chairs. They are also a mesh design, are comfortable, and have good longevity. They're not cheap, but usually not as high as the Aeron. This is the chair my work uses. If your wife has already approved the Aeron, you'd be a fool not to just do that. :) Greg -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware- boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 11:47 AM To: hwg Subject: [H] Advice on an important piece of hardware I'm in the market for a new chair for my office/computer. For many years now I have just used cheap (about $150 or so) chairs as I couldn't rationalize spending more. But seeing that I spend 8-10 hours a day (or more) in that chair, I probably should make a substantial investment. My wife says I should get an Aeron, but omg those things are expensive. So what do you all use to cradle your buns all day? Recommendations? --- Brian Sent from my iPhone
Re: [H] Advice on an important piece of hardware
Part of the problem is I can't seem to find good customer reviews and comparison of these chairs that isn't part of some marketing scheme. It also appears that most of the user opinions are just that and vary widely. --- Brian Sent from my iPhone On 2010-03-20, at 2:26 PM, Bino Gopal binogo...@hotmail.com wrote: Well I've been looking at chairs like that for *years* and still yet to pull the trigger on it due to the cost (me just being inherently cheap and chringing that spending that much on a chair), but if you're looking at an Aeron you should also look at Steelcase Leap or Humanscale Freedom chairs too. I think the Leap is the best of those, but there might be newer ones since then that might be as good or better, though you're still looking at $700-$1000 for one of those with all the options (like getting the neckrest for the Leap since I need the neck support). Just google for comparisons of those chairs and you'll find out the latest-I haven't looked in years so there might be newer info available that way... BINO -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Greg Sevart Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 10:18 AM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Advice on an important piece of hardware The Aeron chairs are indeed expensive, but you should only have to buy one. They are comfortable and don't break down over time. You could also look at the Knoll Chadwick chairs. They are also a mesh design, are comfortable, and have good longevity. They're not cheap, but usually not as high as the Aeron. This is the chair my work uses. If your wife has already approved the Aeron, you'd be a fool not to just do that. :) Greg -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware- boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 11:47 AM To: hwg Subject: [H] Advice on an important piece of hardware I'm in the market for a new chair for my office/computer. For many years now I have just used cheap (about $150 or so) chairs as I couldn't rationalize spending more. But seeing that I spend 8-10 hours a day (or more) in that chair, I probably should make a substantial investment. My wife says I should get an Aeron, but omg those things are expensive. So what do you all use to cradle your buns all day? Recommendations? --- Brian Sent from my iPhone
Re: [H] Advice on an important piece of hardware
An Aeron, had it since 2001, amazing warranty, the bottom seat threads were wearing out, they came and replaced it. Worth the price and my butt and posture has been excellent ever since. -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 9:47 AM To: hwg Subject: [H] Advice on an important piece of hardware I'm in the market for a new chair for my office/computer. For many years now I have just used cheap (about $150 or so) chairs as I couldn't rationalize spending more. But seeing that I spend 8-10 hours a day (or more) in that chair, I probably should make a substantial investment. My wife says I should get an Aeron, but omg those things are expensive. So what do you all use to cradle your buns all day? Recommendations? --- Brian Sent from my iPhone
Re: [H] Advice on an important piece of hardware
Right; thing with chairs is that they're very subjective-if you can find it, try and find a showroom and try them out before you buy. See if it works for you, as what's great for one person may not work for you at all. And the problem is short-term tryouts are different from long-term use, so see if you can get it from a place with a good return/exchange program too... BINO -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Alex Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 12:35 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Advice on an important piece of hardware An Aeron, had it since 2001, amazing warranty, the bottom seat threads were wearing out, they came and replaced it. Worth the price and my butt and posture has been excellent ever since. -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 9:47 AM To: hwg Subject: [H] Advice on an important piece of hardware I'm in the market for a new chair for my office/computer. For many years now I have just used cheap (about $150 or so) chairs as I couldn't rationalize spending more. But seeing that I spend 8-10 hours a day (or more) in that chair, I probably should make a substantial investment. My wife says I should get an Aeron, but omg those things are expensive. So what do you all use to cradle your buns all day? Recommendations? --- Brian Sent from my iPhone
Re: [H] Advice on an important piece of hardware
Brian, Excellent question. I will follow this thread. I'll dug up the info of the chair I have used since the mid-90's. I got mine at Staples. Elation III Deluxe Managers Chair Multi-Function Office Chair mfg: Global m/n 6220 Paid $299.99 (11-09-96) List Price was $617.50 Believe the MFG went out of business, though.. :( The height air-spring is beginning to sag, so I am in the market also! It appears that the 15yr limited warranty expires in 2011. Duncan On 03/20/2010 12:47, Brian Weeden wrote: I'm in the market for a new chair for my office/computer. For many years now I have just used cheap (about $150 or so) chairs as I couldn't rationalize spending more. But seeing that I spend 8-10 hours a day (or more) in that chair, I probably should make a substantial investment. My wife says I should get an Aeron, but omg those things are expensive. So what do you all use to cradle your buns all day? Recommendations? --- Brian Sent from my iPhone
