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NO, not the Aeron; but others with more adjustment are worth the price. I do a lot of CAD/CAM work, and have spent significant effort attempting to optimize a
by apex32 16y ago
NO, not the Aeron; but others with more adjustment are worth the price.
I do a lot of CAD/CAM work, and have spent significant effort attempting to optimize a new workstation setup for long hours at the screen. I set the budget for the first chair setup to over $1000 specifically to be able to include the Aeron in consideration. I then started seeking chairs that would sufficiently adjust to fit MY body, and support it in a number of optimal positions for using the inputs and viewing the screen -- the only criteria that anyone should ever apply to a chair.
I was astonished when I actually checked out an Aeron in detail, to find that it is actually very mediocre, and the adjustment controls are basically crap. Yes, the web back is nice and cool, but even that doesn't actually conform to the body as well as better designed seats and backs. I guess it would be mandatory if you had a hot office and no air conditioning.
I would up with a very adjustable Steelcase chair for way less than half of the price, and I reversed one of the forearm rests (sorry, I forget the model right now, and I'm typing this at a different office). It works more than adequately. My next iteration of the setup will involve something fully recline-able with adjustable support for all 4 limbs -- much like the seating setup for an open-wheel formula car.