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    Need a comfortable computer chair!

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Coolioguylio, Apr 6, 2008.

  1. Coolioguylio

    Coolioguylio Notebook Consultant

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    It needs to be comfortable and pretty low, but not that low. Like mid. And it can't be expensive, I need something cheap. I know thats asking a lot but please help me out.
     
  2. hollownail

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    good luck. I don't know the name of the chair I bought.

    Crappy thing about being tall (I'm just over 6') is that its hard to find really comfy chairs for cheap. Mine was $200 :-/ Couldn't find a half way comfortable one for any cheaper. And I went to 6 different stores.

    found it... Staples "Quick Set" chair.
     
  3. Coolioguylio

    Coolioguylio Notebook Consultant

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    i dont mind a tinier chair, im about 5 11.
     
  4. hollownail

    hollownail Individual 11

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    Best thing is to go to all the stores in your area and try them all out.

    Don't buy them online (unless you tried the same model already)!
     
  5. Coolioguylio

    Coolioguylio Notebook Consultant

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    true very good idea.
     
  6. Crimson Roses

    Crimson Roses Notebook Evangelist

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    I have the same problem, except I'm 6'3. I bought mine at an estate auction. The most comfortable $10 I've ever spent!
     
  7. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    :p Im just over 6 3 and in Japan >.< a month and a half to find a chair that would even hold my 200 pound weight ( lacrosse = muscle )
     
  8. IMightBeWrong

    IMightBeWrong Notebook Guru

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    I bought a chair recently, got a sweet deal at Office Depot, like $30 for a chair that's normally $70. First few weeks it was really awesome and comfortable, but I guess since I'm such a looser bum, I sit in it so much, I've started to wear the leather on the elbow rests down, so now every time I sit in it for long periods of time my elbows start to hurt like hell. QQ. But what I'm saying is you really have to try chairs out for yourself, there really isn't a specific "comfortable computer chair!" it's all a matter of opinion. Go to a local store and try a few out, don't be afraid to sit in them for a while, perhaps ride around the store in one :p
     
  9. Sti-R

    Sti-R Notebook Geek

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    herman miller, possibly the last chair you will ever buy.
     
  10. kvehh

    kvehh Notebook Consultant

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    i sit on the floor when im using my laptop lol
     
  11. mmisterio

    mmisterio Notebook Geek

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    I also need a new computer chair but I would like to stay away from leather because I ahem get swamp ass when it is very hot and humid.
     
  12. IMightBeWrong

    IMightBeWrong Notebook Guru

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    lmao. I respect the honesty.
     
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    Dready Notebook Consultant

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    :p Nah. I spent 150$ on a 900$ chair ( they were desperate ) and fully leather. No problems in Japanese summer ( 40 degrees C and 80% humidity and up >.<)
     
  16. Silv

    Silv Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm 6'4" and spent $700 on a $1500 Herman Miller Aeron chair.

    Best $700 ever spent, super comfortable too.
     
  17. N00d13s

    N00d13s is too legit to quit!

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    mmisterio Notebook Geek

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    Why not drive down to BB and eliminate the delivery charges? :)
     
  21. mmisterio

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    No local best buys have it in stock according to their online store pickup
     
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    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    okay go to chris.pirillo.com/live/ and checkout the chair he is using..

    he recommends that chair for computer users who sit for long time.


    u can even ask him on live chat
     
  23. N00d13s

    N00d13s is too legit to quit!

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    same one i got, the chair is amazing! the only problem i have is that is squeaks sometimes, but i think thats cause one of my fat friends sat in it.
     
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    I wish bestbuy wasn't the only place I could buy this chair!
     
  25. mmisterio

    mmisterio Notebook Geek

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    Update: I finally pulled the trigger on the AK Octane from bestbuy. Came out to $210 with tax and shipping (fu bestbuy). I will do a full review of it when I get it.

    No more swamp ass FTW!!!!