I’m curious, what’s an item, tool, or purchase you own that you feel has completely justified its cost over time? Could be anything from a gadget to a piece of furniture or even software. What made it worth it for you?

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[–] 33 points 1 year ago (9 children)

Ditched gaming chairs, got an ergonomic office chair with several adjustment points.

It's mesh seat and back, so its breathable in summer, gentle and supportive. I sit upright with no back pain. I lock it in place upright if I'm not using the armrests (eg: controller). Comfortable enough you quickly forget its even there, which is what you actually want in your practical furniture.

Every 'gaming' chair I've used cost almost as much, was a sticky pleather mess that flaked within months, pneumatics shot within a year, weird 'racecar' leaning back, fucked up my neck. But hey, at least it was in garish pointless colours? (Also, fuck those chairs that have the little 'edges', are they supposed to cup me in my seat Luke a cot? Because they get in the way).

I will never game in a gaming chair again. Quality ergonomic office chairs are DESIGNED for sitting in for hours at a time, and it shows. I've converted several others now.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 year ago

    I bought a second hand Aeron right at the start of Covid, banking on the fact I’d probably need it. I have been permanently remote work since and it’s been one of my best investments. It was very expensive and also very worth it.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Can you link the one you got please?

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    The thing is that this chair is so good that I've had it for years and the pneumatics still so no sign of wear. So I couldn't find a link for you, the retailer I got it from is lone gone. (Also you probably don't live on the same island as me.)

    But I can see the emblem on the back indicating the brand is GTCHAIR, so I guess check their range for full mesh ergonomic? I forget how many adjustment points mine boasts, I want to say 9... also has a lumbar support piece, which goes great with the height-adjustable back

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago

    I'll try to find it. Maybe you can use Tineye or something else from alternativeto.net alternatives to Google Lens to find it using a photo taken too? If not no worries, takes for the info either way

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago

    I need to find one of those. I have a mid one my parents got somewhere years ago but I'm short and if I sit in it properly my feet dangle off the floor which is uncomfortable so I always end up slouching. It is also has the mesh stuff but I'm not a fan of it. It doesn't feel as supportive and it's not like I'm overweight or anything.

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