Computer/Task Chairs...what do you use/recommend?

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I don't know where this should really go but I assume this would be more fitting...

Does anyone have any recommendations on some comfortable chairs? The one I'm using is utter garbage and I need a good chair for the next 3 years or so of school. I've managed to have a family member sponsor me a chair for ~$300.

Has anyone ever tried Global chairs? Comfort? Feel? Quality? They look nice and seem to boast quite a few
features.

I was thinking of either these two but other options are always nice to see.


Global Ride - $650 retail but I can grab a lightly used demo chair for $280.
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Global Alero - $300 new
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Well, if anything, post your chair and/or recommendation please.
 
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The constant muscular adjustments that you have to make in order to sit upright on an exercise ball can do wonders for the abs. It's a bit uncomfortable at first, but you'll definitely notice the improvement after a year or so. It's also incredibly cheap, and you get to feel like a nonconformist! ;P

NOTE: This doesn't mean you get to stop your gym/yoga/pilates/situps routine if you have one going.

UPDATE: This model is the Gaiam 75CM "core stability" ball. I got it at a retail store called REI for about $20.
 
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lol...I don't know. Lower back pains for lack of support if I've got to do a 6-8 hour study session?
 
I just came across this thread running a search on the forums. I am in the process of building a new computer for lazy summer days on paid leave and I am looking for a new office chair. I am already spending way more than I should on computer components so I am looking for a good chair preferably under the $150 range. My old office chair is all kinds of busted and causing back problems for me up the wazoo.

Does anyone have any good suggestions?

The only one I have come across that may fit the bill so far is this one from target: Screen Back Chair with Mesh Seat - Black . I ordered this one and will let you know how it goes. Target has a pretty good return to store for any reason policy so if I don't like it I am just going to bounce it back to the store.

I am under 150 lbs so I don't need a heavy duty chair but rather one that will give me good back support for 5-8 hour computing sessions.
 
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Don't waste your money on anything over $300. Go to OfficeMax. Try some chairs. Buy one.
 
Dozoy said:
Don't waste your money on anything over $300. Go to OfficeMax. Try some chairs. Buy one.
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Funny, some would say don't waste your money on anything under $300. :p

Chairs are subjective, so try it out before you buy. ;)
 
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I use one of these. Its actually made by Raynor and its similar to the Ergohuman only its missing the lumbar support (I actually found the lumbar support on the Ergohuman to be uncomfortable). Office Depot sends out 20% off furniture coupons from time to time so I managed to get my chair for only $263 after taxes (and other discounts).
 
sayu said:
I use one of these. Its actually made by Raynor and its similar to the Ergohuman only its missing the lumbar support (I actually found the lumbar support on the Ergohuman to be uncomfortable). Office Depot sends out 20% off furniture coupons from time to time so I managed to get my chair for only $263 after taxes (and other discounts).
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I'll look into that one myself. $263 is pretty reasonable.
 
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