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Chairs and Small Spaces

I'll soon be returning to school, and living in an apartment. I figure I need a good programming chair, and there are have been a few discussions about them, from Jeff and Joel. But what about for a small space and on a small budget? What's the best chair I can get that (1) doesn't take up a lot of space and (2) doesn't cost a lot of mon...

How to mitigate sore back during long programming runs.

I usually have lower back discomfort and mild pain after a long time on the computer programming. The chair that I am on now is the typical office chair. It's not one of those ergonomics thing but it is a good office chair the is pretty comfortable. So i don't think it is the chair. Maybe it's my posture? What is the 'right' way to si...

Difference between Herman Miller chairs

I have been curiously looking at the offerings from the famed Herman Miller and wanted to know besides cost what is the biggest difference between the Aeron, Mirra, and the Celle? Update: I am especially interested in the Mirra vs the Celle as these are more in my realm of affordability. Aeron Celle Mirra ...

Good, relatively cheap programming chairs?

When I'm hacking at home, I use a really cheap Ikea chair. My chair at work isn't much better. I don't think I can persuade the boss to get me an Aeron, unless I get a doctor's note saying I have a back problem (I don't). So, what are some good recommendations for programming chairs? Break it down into price ranges (e.g. under £50, £50-...

What is the Best Exercise for Good Posture?

I sit in an office chair all day long. I try to keep good posture, but I find myself in any number of bad positions throughout the day. Is there any particular exercise that would help maintain good posture for longer periods of time? ...

Does anyone own an Embody, can they compare it to the Aeron or Mirra

Ok, ok, I know that isn't technically a programming question, but I saw an ad today for the new Herman Miller Embody and I started thinking about how my chair at work is pretty terrible and I need a new one. I know this isn't what StackOverflow is really for, but if there is community of people out there who might actually have one, and ...