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| bsptss 2006-11-13, 4:44 pm |
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I think Santa is going to break down and bring me a new chair this
Christmas. I cannot afford a Herman Miller chair that's for sure, but I
would like to get a really comfortable good chair. Any recommendations
would be appreciated.
Thanks
Barbara
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bsptss
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| This may not be the type of chair you would like, as it is rather
masculine looking and is leather. I have used this one for at least 10
years.
For me, the best feature is the adjustable armrests. They adjust up and
down, in and out, and even swivel. The chair swivels completely rocks
or can be locked in the upright position.
Neal
http://cgi.ebay.com/BOSS-LEATHER-TA...1QQcmdZViewItem
bsptss wrote:
> I am hoping to keep it under $300 but I have no idea how realistic that
> is for a decent chair. The one I have now was given to me used from my
> son's office when the remodeled. It has lasted for several years but
> the grandkids finally did it, twirling around on it and playing around
> on it. I also bought a cheapie from Staples about 8 years ago and it
> lasted me less than 2 years and wasn't that comfortable either after
> about 2 hours of straight sitting.
>
>
> Barbara
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| jmorngstar@aol.com 2006-11-13, 4:44 pm |
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bsptss wrote:
> I think Santa is going to break down and bring me a new chair this
> Christmas. I cannot afford a Herman Miller chair that's for sure, but I
> would like to get a really comfortable good chair. Any recommendations
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Barbara
Barbara,
You tell those kids that you want a Herman Miller for Christmas. You
can get them on ebay for close to $500 with free shipping. Going the
extra 200 will be the best 200 you ever spent.
I will NEVER transcribe in another chair again, but a Herman Miller.
Janice
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| Susan Mitchell 2006-11-13, 4:44 pm |
| I got one at Office Depot that looks and feels a lot like the Herman Miller,
I really like it.
--
Sue -- Firefighter mom -- Still Rabid UW Dawg Fan!
(to reply send to medlawtrans@comcast.net)
"bsptss" <bsptss.2h8cxm@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> I think Santa is going to break down and bring me a new chair this
> Christmas. I cannot afford a Herman Miller chair that's for sure, but I
> would like to get a really comfortable good chair. Any recommendations
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Barbara
>
>
> --
> bsptss
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| Barbara Carlson 2006-11-13, 4:44 pm |
| To me the most important part of the chair is the lumbar support. I sit in
a lot of chairs where it is in the wrong place. Some chairs can be raised
or lowered accordingly, but a lot of chairs do not have good lumbar support.
My own chair is fully adjustable and I can increase or decrease the amount
of support, but it is an $800 chair and worth every penny. It was made in
Canada. It has adjustable arms, and I have a totally split keyboard that is
mounted on the arms. I could not still be working without this set up.
However, I have a chair in my sewing room that was definitely less than $300
(actually I think it was about $149) and it has good lumbar support. My
position sewing is different from when I am keyboarding, so I don't know how
it would work in my office, but it is a well-made comfortable chair with
lumbar support that is right for me.
I would never buy a chair without sitting in it first. Try the office
supply stores, and while it is a pricier store, look for a Relax-the-Back
store--that is where I got my $800 chair, but they do have less expensive
ones.
Remember, though, if that lumbar support is not right for YOU you will not
be happy with the chair. We are all built differently, and that is
definitely the most important factor of any "ergonomic" chair. I rest my
arms on the armrests while I type, and have added extra padding, but a lot
of typists do not rest their arms anyway. If you do rest them, then
adjustability is very important. I sometimes change my arm height on a long
day at the computer.
Barb C.
"bsptss" <bsptss.2h8cxm@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> I think Santa is going to break down and bring me a new chair this
> Christmas. I cannot afford a Herman Miller chair that's for sure, but I
> would like to get a really comfortable good chair. Any recommendations
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Barbara
>
>
> --
> bsptss
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| Sounds a lot like me when I buy a car. I was looking at an Infinity
SUV. (Remember, I've never had a luxury car.) It had a 12-way electric
seat, but the lumber support was too high on my back.
The Toyota Highlander does not have an electric seat, but the lumbar
support is perfect for me. I think the salesman was a little shocked
when I sat in the HL on the lot, didn't drive it, and said I would take
it. (It was the second HL I had bought. I sold the first one when wife
griped at me for buying it.)
Neal
Barbara Carlson wrote:
> To me the most important part of the chair is the lumbar support. I sit in
> a lot of chairs where it is in the wrong place. Some chairs can be raised
> or lowered accordingly, but a lot of chairs do not have good lumbar support.
> My own chair is fully adjustable and I can increase or decrease the amount
> of support, but it is an $800 chair and worth every penny. It was made in
> Canada. It has adjustable arms, and I have a totally split keyboard that is
> mounted on the arms. I could not still be working without this set up.
> However, I have a chair in my sewing room that was definitely less than $300
> (actually I think it was about $149) and it has good lumbar support. My
> position sewing is different from when I am keyboarding, so I don't know how
> it would work in my office, but it is a well-made comfortable chair with
> lumbar support that is right for me.
>
> I would never buy a chair without sitting in it first. Try the office
> supply stores, and while it is a pricier store, look for a Relax-the-Back
> store--that is where I got my $800 chair, but they do have less expensive
> ones.
>
> Remember, though, if that lumbar support is not right for YOU you will not
> be happy with the chair. We are all built differently, and that is
> definitely the most important factor of any "ergonomic" chair. I rest my
> arms on the armrests while I type, and have added extra padding, but a lot
> of typists do not rest their arms anyway. If you do rest them, then
> adjustability is very important. I sometimes change my arm height on a long
> day at the computer.
>
> Barb C.
> "bsptss" <bsptss.2h8cxm@nospam.com> wrote in message
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| Anne Vasquez 2006-11-19, 4:47 pm |
| For me, the best kind of chair has a seat tilt adjustment. I don't care
all that much about being able to tilt the back of the chair back and
forth, but being able to change the angle of the seat a couple of times
a day really helps back/neck/leg/arm fatigue for me. If my chair has
armrests, I usually either ignore them or take them off if I can't
adjust them down far enough to keep me from brushing them with my arms.
(Since I'm only 5'2" tall, they have to go down pretty low! <G> )
Neal wrote:
> This may not be the type of chair you would like, as it is rather
> masculine looking and is leather. I have used this one for at least 10
> years.
>
> For me, the best feature is the adjustable armrests. They adjust up and
> down, in and out, and even swivel. The chair swivels completely rocks
> or can be locked in the upright position.
>
> Neal
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| Barbara Carlson 2006-11-19, 4:47 pm |
| We have a Pontiac Vibe (which is the same car as the Toyota Matrix--joint
venture with GM) and the seat fits me. Lumbar support in the right place.
When I buy a car the driver's seat is very important to me, too. We don't
do long drives often, but when we do, I usually drive, and I need to be
comfortable. When we went to pick up our new puppy last Wednesday it was an
8-hour drive round trip. I would be miserable if the seat were not right.
This one is adjustable for tilt, etc., but not much else, but it fits me.
Barb C.
"Neal" <nbrown12@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> Sounds a lot like me when I buy a car. I was looking at an Infinity SUV.
> (Remember, I've never had a luxury car.) It had a 12-way electric seat,
> but the lumber support was too high on my back.
>
> The Toyota Highlander does not have an electric seat, but the lumbar
> support is perfect for me. I think the salesman was a little shocked when
> I sat in the HL on the lot, didn't drive it, and said I would take it.
> (It was the second HL I had bought. I sold the first one when wife griped
> at me for buying it.)
>
>
> Neal
>
>
>
>
> Barbara Carlson wrote:
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| Karen C. 2006-11-19, 4:47 pm |
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<jmorngstar@aol.com> wrote in message
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> You tell those kids that you want a Herman Miller for
Christmas. You
> can get them on ebay for close to $500 with free shipping.
Going the
> extra 200 will be the best 200 you ever spent.
>
> I will NEVER transcribe in another chair again, but a Herman
Miller.
I totally agree.
Barbara, if you simply can't afford the Herman Miller Aeron just
yet, take whatever $$$ they're going to spend and save up 'til
you can get the rest of it. It's worth every penny--and then
some!
Karen C.
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| Margie 2006-11-19, 4:47 pm |
| I agree!
Margie
On Mon, 13 Nov 2006 19:37:46 -0500, "Karen C."
<karenscribes@yahoo.com> wrote:
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><jmorngstar@aol.com> wrote in message
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>Christmas. You
>Going the
>Miller.
>
>I totally agree.
>
>Barbara, if you simply can't afford the Herman Miller Aeron just
>yet, take whatever $$$ they're going to spend and save up 'til
>you can get the rest of it. It's worth every penny--and then
>some!
>
>Karen C.
>
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| RaeMorrill 2006-11-19, 4:47 pm |
| WOW, that's great to know they make cars with seats with that kind of
great support for those with back problems <looking at you-know-who>
Barbara Carlson wrote:
> We have a Pontiac Vibe (which is the same car as the Toyota Matrix--joint
> venture with GM) and the seat fits me. Lumbar support in the right place.
> When I buy a car the driver's seat is very important to me, too. We don't
> do long drives often, but when we do, I usually drive, and I need to be
> comfortable. When we went to pick up our new puppy last Wednesday it was an
> 8-hour drive round trip. I would be miserable if the seat were not right.
> This one is adjustable for tilt, etc., but not much else, but it fits me.
>
> Barb C.
>
>
> "Neal" <nbrown12@comcast.net> wrote in message
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im1whalen wrote:
> I can tell you this - I bought a chair that cost a few $$$ - kids broke
> it - but it took a while. It was a VERY comfortable chair. I bought it
> at the local office supply place (we have one here). I could sit and
> transcribe forever - it even rocked so I could rock the wee ones.
> Finally HAD to replace it and decided to go with a cheapie because it
> seemed comfortable enough in the store and I figured since the kids now
> play in it less, it might last at least as long the other. BAD IDEA -
> after 15 minutes of sitting every bone/muscle from my hips up ache to
> high heaven. Saving my quarters now to get one of the big buck
> ones...and one of those electric shoo pads that keep the animals and
> kids off it!! (just kidding...about the pad...sorta....)
>
>
> --
> im1whalen
I think when it comes to good chairs, beauty is in the HIPS of the
beholder! LOL
Everybody is built differently. I agree with the poster who was making
the comparison to car seats. I drive a Volvo, my fourth one, and I
really do like the way the seat hits me in the lumbar area. I am on
the road a lot each year, and the Volvo seats make my journeys
comfortable.
Funny story. Do you all remember those chairs which came out about 15
years ago that placed your knees underneath the seat portion, as if you
were almost in a praying position. These were the talk of the town, on
all the media. So I had to get me one. As I was putting it together,
my friend began to laugh. He said, "How are you going to use the foot
pedal?" Well, I hadn't thought about that. End result, it's still
sitting in my garage in brand-new condition, but with spider webs on
it.
To date, I have a wide-seated chair that I bought for 125 bucks which
still does the trick for me. It goes back and forth, up and down, and
hits my knees in a great location. I think one must try out the chair
before buying it. I too have purchased chairs from Staples which felt
great in the store, but when I got them home and sat in them for a day
or two, they became weak.
I did recently get turned onto these back supports from QVC that I
mentioned in another thread. When you get the Ax in the Back Syndrome,
the "Travelon Cool Mesh Back Support" is a godsend and only 17 bucks
for two fo them. They are very lightweight, have an elastic strap, and
can move up and down. Sometimes I don't use it, but when I've got the
Ax in the Back, I place it exactly where I want it, and it relieves the
strain immediately.
Speaking of Ax in the Back, if I don't get to typing, I'm going to have
the Ax in the Back tonight. All this great discourse about dogs and
chairs has piqued my interest as I'm sipping my Pleasant Morning Buzz
coffee. It doesn't get any better than this at 6:00 in the morning for
me. LOL
Jennie the Procrastinating Transcriptionist
Washington, D.C.
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