For info, I've bought the leather computer chair that went on sale in Aldi 
from today.
It's very nice for money and quite comfortable.
Be aware that it comes "flat packed" and self assembly is required.

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On Thu, 18 Aug 2005 18:20:53 +0100, "Newberry"
 wrote:


>For info, I've bought the leather computer chair that went on sale in Aldi 
>from today.
>It's very nice for money and quite comfortable.
>Be aware that it comes "flat packed" and self assembly is required.


You've become a leather faced executive?

Newberry wrote:

> 
> For info, I've bought the leather computer chair that went on sale in Aldi
> from today.
> It's very nice for money and quite comfortable.
> Be aware that it comes "flat packed" and self assembly is required.
> 
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Don't like computer chairs. They're bulky the plastic arm rests breaks off
easily. They can roll, but often crushes items left on the floor, such as
discs or laptop accessories. The wheels are no good for carpets either. Nah!
Been there done that. Instead I got a light alu framed chair with bast-effect
seat, was on sale in B&Q for 13. Never been so comfortable.

"Johannes"  wrote in message 
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>
>
> Newberry wrote:
>>
>> For info, I've bought the leather computer chair that went on sale in 
>> Aldi
>> from today.
>> It's very nice for money and quite comfortable.
>> Be aware that it comes "flat packed" and self assembly is required.
>>
>
> Don't like computer chairs. They're bulky the plastic arm rests breaks off
> easily. They can roll, but often crushes items left on the floor, such as
> discs or laptop accessories. The wheels are no good for carpets either. 
> Nah!
> Been there done that. Instead I got a light alu framed chair with 
> bast-effect
> seat, was on sale in B&Q for 13. Never been so comfortable.


Blimey Johannes!  Have you been taking whinging lessons off Dexter?  ;-)

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Richard Colton wrote:

> "Johannes"  wrote in message
> news:4304CB22.FAC4E2C2@spam-gets-slammed-sizefitter.com...
>>
>>
>> Newberry wrote:
>>>
>>> For info, I've bought the leather computer chair that went on sale
>>> in Aldi
>>> from today.
>>> It's very nice for money and quite comfortable.
>>> Be aware that it comes "flat packed" and self assembly is required.
>>>
>>
>> Don't like computer chairs. They're bulky the plastic arm rests
>> breaks off easily. They can roll, but often crushes items left on
>> the floor, such as discs or laptop accessories. The wheels are no
>> good for carpets either. Nah!
>> Been there done that. Instead I got a light alu framed chair with
>> bast-effect
>> seat, was on sale in B&Q for 13. Never been so comfortable.
>
> Blimey Johannes!  Have you been taking whinging lessons off Dexter?
> ;-)


lol - I had to read the 'from' field twice, too!

"Newberry"  wrote in message
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> For info, I've bought the leather computer chair that went on sale in Aldi
> from today.
> It's very nice for money and quite comfortable.
> Be aware that it comes "flat packed" and self assembly is required.
>
> -- 
> Remove DOG from email address to contact
>


There are a few about my partner got me one from Viking for 34.95
delivered  and cos shes a canny 'mercan she made the order up to 40 quid
and we got a shiny black CDfm radio ghetto blaster for free
Derek
http://www.viking-direct.co.uk/(mhppeh552a5lq055zetfa2ba)/specialLinks.aspx?ID=AUGUKFURCS#
 not sure how it works so you may have to search around a bit

Noticed morrisons have some nice chairs in for 24 


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"G3Wh)zZ@"  wrote in message 
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> Noticed morrisons have some nice chairs in for 24
>

Yeah.... I got the same one from PC World the other month.

50% off = 50  :-(

Yes... I KNOW it serves me right for buying from PCW.

"Derek"  wrote in message
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> There are a few about my partner got me one from Viking for 34.95
> delivered  and cos shes a canny 'mercan she made the order up to 40 quid
> and we got a shiny black CDfm radio ghetto blaster for free

 Would I get one too even if I don't live in a ghetto?

"Newberry"  wrote in message 
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> For info, I've bought the leather computer chair that went on sale in Aldi 
> from today.
> It's very nice for money and quite comfortable.
> Be aware that it comes "flat packed" and self assembly is required.

Cheers for the heads-up about the chair.  In my attempt to find it on their 
site I came across a "pop-up cat bed" 
http://uk.aldi.com/special_buys/product_3419.html - anybody got an idea 
which planet the creature currently in the "pop-up cat bed" is from?

"Dave"  wrote in message 
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> "Newberry"  wrote in message 
> news:4304c376$0$29438$da0feed9@news.zen.co.uk...
>> For info, I've bought the leather computer chair that went on sale in 
>> Aldi from today.
>> It's very nice for money and quite comfortable.
>> Be aware that it comes "flat packed" and self assembly is required.
> Cheers for the heads-up about the chair.  In my attempt to find it on 
> their site I came across a "pop-up cat bed" 
> http://uk.aldi.com/special_buys/product_3419.html - anybody got an idea 
> which planet the creature currently in the "pop-up cat bed" is from?


It looks like a Blue Persian - we had one, very dosile cats!

> http://uk.aldi.com/special_buys/product_3419.html - anybody got an idea 
> which planet the creature currently in the "pop-up cat bed" is from?


I wonder if it has a van de graaf generator in the base ?

"Sparks" <this@is.invalid> wrote in message 
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>
> "Dave"  wrote in message 
> news:3mkf66F17cc6eU1@individual.net...
>> "Newberry"  wrote in message 
>> news:4304c376$0$29438$da0feed9@news.zen.co.uk...
>>> For info, I've bought the leather computer chair that went on sale in 
>>> Aldi from today.
>>> It's very nice for money and quite comfortable.
>>> Be aware that it comes "flat packed" and self assembly is required.
>> Cheers for the heads-up about the chair.  In my attempt to find it on 
>> their site I came across a "pop-up cat bed" 
>> http://uk.aldi.com/special_buys/product_3419.html - anybody got an idea 
>> which planet the creature currently in the "pop-up cat bed" is from?
>
> It looks like a Blue Persian - we had one, very dosile cats!

It's not the same photo, honest!  The creature in the picture looked more 
like an extra from Dr. Who.

"Richard Colton"  wrote in message 
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>
> "Johannes"  wrote in message 
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>>
>>
>> Newberry wrote:
>>>
>>> For info, I've bought the leather computer chair that went on sale in 
>>> Aldi
>>> from today.
>>> It's very nice for money and quite comfortable.
>>> Be aware that it comes "flat packed" and self assembly is required.
>>>
>>
>> Don't like computer chairs. They're bulky the plastic arm rests breaks 
>> off
>> easily. They can roll, but often crushes items left on the floor, such as
>> discs or laptop accessories. The wheels are no good for carpets either. 
>> Nah!
>> Been there done that. Instead I got a light alu framed chair with 
>> bast-effect
>> seat, was on sale in B&Q for 13. Never been so comfortable.
>
> Blimey Johannes!  Have you been taking whinging lessons off Dexter?  ;-)


LOL

"Sparks" <this@is.invalid> wrote in message
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>
> "Dave"  wrote in message
> news:3mkf66F17cc6eU1@individual.net...
> > "Newberry"  wrote in message
> > news:4304c376$0$29438$da0feed9@news.zen.co.uk...
> >> For info, I've bought the leather computer chair that went on sale in
> >> Aldi from today.
> >> It's very nice for money and quite comfortable.
> >> Be aware that it comes "flat packed" and self assembly is required.
> > Cheers for the heads-up about the chair.  In my attempt to find it on
> > their site I came across a "pop-up cat bed"
> > http://uk.aldi.com/special_buys/product_3419.html - anybody got an idea
> > which planet the creature currently in the "pop-up cat bed" is from?
>
> It looks like a Blue Persian - we had one, very dosile cats!
>
>

 Docile even. They are docile because they cannot brathe properly because of
their flat deformed little faces. Any exertion makes them go blue and faint
from lack of oxygen.

Richard Colton wrote:

> 
> "Johannes"  wrote in message
> news:4304CB22.FAC4E2C2@spam-gets-slammed-sizefitter.com...
> >
> >
> > Newberry wrote:
> >>
> >> For info, I've bought the leather computer chair that went on sale in
> >> Aldi
> >> from today.
> >> It's very nice for money and quite comfortable.
> >> Be aware that it comes "flat packed" and self assembly is required.
> >>
> >
> > Don't like computer chairs. They're bulky the plastic arm rests breaks off
> > easily. They can roll, but often crushes items left on the floor, such as
> > discs or laptop accessories. The wheels are no good for carpets either.
> > Nah!
> > Been there done that. Instead I got a light alu framed chair with
> > bast-effect
> > seat, was on sale in B&Q for 13. Never been so comfortable.
> 
> Blimey Johannes!  Have you been taking whinging lessons off Dexter?  ;-)


I think you're victim of marketing. Once you've splashed out on a computer,
you must also have a "computer chair", and a "computer table", possibly a
"computer lamp" with the right kind of lightning. It's all brainwashing.
Any ordinary char, table and lamp will do.

In article , 
"Johannes" johs@spam-gets-slammed-sizefitter.com says...
<snip>

> 
> I think you're victim of marketing. Once you've splashed out on a computer,
> you must also have a "computer chair", and a "computer table", possibly a
> "computer lamp" with the right kind of lightning. It's all brainwashing.
> Any ordinary char, table and lamp will do.
> 

That's mostly wrong[1] - if you're sat in front of a computer for 
long periods you need to get the ergonomics right to reduce the risk 
of injury from poor spinal posture, RSI and the like.  The best way 
to get the ergonomics right is by using equipment that has been 
properly designed to take account of the specific requirements of 
computer use and provide adjustment in the right areas.  The fact 
that many people do not appreciate the importance of these factors, 
and how to get the adjustment right, compounded by that fact that 
much equipment sold for the job is actually pretty crap, doesn't 
diminish the importance of getting it right.

For example, most computer workstations aren't adjustable for height, 
but the best way to set up the correct working position is to set the 
chair to suit the user, then adjust the position of the 
keyboard/monitor/mouse relative to that.  They also often have a 
printer shelf located where you need to twist and bend to see the 
printer and retrieve the output, likewise CD racks at the back of the 
work surface.  Keyboard shelves are often not large enough to 
accomodate a mouse properly, causing excessive movement when you 
switch from keyboard to mouse.  Where a shelf is provided for the 
monitor it often places the monitor too high for a natural neck 
position.

Cheap halogen desk lamps are unsuitable for use near a CRT monitor, 
as they contain transformers that will cause flicker on the screen.

[1]  It's always possible that you can find an ordinary chair and 
table combination that will provide the right position and support to 
suit your computer use, but without the sort of adjustment that 
proper equipment provides it's unlikely.  In an office where I once 
worked I had a really scruffy old chair that happened to give just 
the right combination of position and support - I returned from lunch 
one day to find that it had been replaced by a brand new deluxe 
adjustable-everything operator's chair that just wasn't as well 
suited to my work habits.  I had to poke around in the basement to 
retrieve my comfy chair - I'm sure they thought I was nuts.

"Johannes"  wrote in message 
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>
>
> Richard Colton wrote:
>>
>> "Johannes"  wrote in message
>> news:4304CB22.FAC4E2C2@spam-gets-slammed-sizefitter.com...
>> >
>> >
>> > Newberry wrote:
>> >>
>> >> For info, I've bought the leather computer chair that went on sale in
>> >> Aldi
>> >> from today.
>> >> It's very nice for money and quite comfortable.
>> >> Be aware that it comes "flat packed" and self assembly is required.
>> >>
>> >
>> > Don't like computer chairs. They're bulky the plastic arm rests breaks 
>> > off
>> > easily. They can roll, but often crushes items left on the floor, such 
>> > as
>> > discs or laptop accessories. The wheels are no good for carpets either.
>> > Nah!
>> > Been there done that. Instead I got a light alu framed chair with
>> > bast-effect
>> > seat, was on sale in B&Q for 13. Never been so comfortable.
>>
>> Blimey Johannes!  Have you been taking whinging lessons off Dexter?  ;-)
>
> I think


Really?  Not seen much evidence of it so far!  ;-)


> you're victim of marketing.


Huh?  And you know me and my circumstances how?


> Once you've splashed out on a computer,
> you must also have a "computer chair",


Nope, I've got a high back leather executive chair.  This was bought after 
much deliberation because it's extremely comfortable to sit in, offers 
support in all the right places and was what I needed.


> and a "computer table", possibly a
> "computer lamp" with the right kind of lightning. It's all brainwashing.
> Any ordinary char, table and lamp will do.


Whilst they might "do", they're not usually ideal or even suitable.  In my 
case I'd need a desk the size of the Titanic for 2 x base units, 2 x 
printers, 19" CRT monitor, scanner, numerous cradles for bits & pieces etc. 
The corner unit I purchased from Ikea (whilst not being that much smaller 
than the Titanic) is suitable for what I need.  I've got most things setup 
how I need them, and because of the amount of time I spend in front of it, 
most importantly of all, I'm comfortable.

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Rob Morley wrote:

> 
> In article ,
> "Johannes" johs@spam-gets-slammed-sizefitter.com says...
> <snip>
> >
> > I think you're victim of marketing. Once you've splashed out on a computer,
> > you must also have a "computer chair", and a "computer table", possibly a
> > "computer lamp" with the right kind of lightning. It's all brainwashing.
> > Any ordinary char, table and lamp will do.
> >
> That's mostly wrong[1] - if you're sat in front of a computer for
> long periods you need to get the ergonomics right to reduce the risk
> of injury from poor spinal posture, RSI and the like.  The best way
> to get the ergonomics right is by using equipment that has been
> properly designed to take account of the specific requirements of
> computer use and provide adjustment in the right areas.  The fact
> that many people do not appreciate the importance of these factors,
> and how to get the adjustment right, compounded by that fact that
> much equipment sold for the job is actually pretty crap, doesn't
> diminish the importance of getting it right.
> 
> For example, most computer workstations aren't adjustable for height,
> but the best way to set up the correct working position is to set the
> chair to suit the user, then adjust the position of the
> keyboard/monitor/mouse relative to that.  They also often have a
> printer shelf located where you need to twist and bend to see the
> printer and retrieve the output, likewise CD racks at the back of the
> work surface.  Keyboard shelves are often not large enough to
> accomodate a mouse properly, causing excessive movement when you
> switch from keyboard to mouse.  Where a shelf is provided for the
> monitor it often places the monitor too high for a natural neck
> position.
> 
> Cheap halogen desk lamps are unsuitable for use near a CRT monitor,
> as they contain transformers that will cause flicker on the screen.
> 
> [1]  It's always possible that you can find an ordinary chair and
> table combination that will provide the right position and support to
> suit your computer use, but without the sort of adjustment that
> proper equipment provides it's unlikely.  In an office where I once
> worked I had a really scruffy old chair that happened to give just
> the right combination of position and support - I returned from lunch
> one day to find that it had been replaced by a brand new deluxe
> adjustable-everything operator's chair that just wasn't as well
> suited to my work habits.  I had to poke around in the basement to
> retrieve my comfy chair - I'm sure they thought I was nuts.


I mostly agree, the so called 'computer workstations' are a laugh,
designed to make the unit take up as little space as possible, and
look 'neat' when not in use. You need nice large table around you. My 
point was really that you don't necessarily need 'computer furniture',
to achieve a good working environment. I'm embarrassed to say that I've
wrecked two 'computer chairs' before my present fixed alu frame chair.

Hi 

Anyone know where I can get a cream leather computer chair at a 
reasonable price?
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In article , Rob Morley
 writes

>In article , 
>"Johannes" johs@spam-gets-slammed-sizefitter.com says...
><snip>
>> 
>> I think you're victim of marketing. Once you've splashed out on a computer,
>> you must also have a "computer chair", and a "computer table", possibly a
>> "computer lamp" with the right kind of lightning. It's all brainwashing.
>> Any ordinary char, table and lamp will do.
>> 
>That's mostly wrong[1] - if you're sat in front of a computer for 
>long periods you need to get the ergonomics right to reduce the risk 
>of injury from poor spinal posture, RSI and the like.  The best way 
>to get the ergonomics right is by using equipment that has been 
>properly designed to take account of the specific requirements of 
>computer use and provide adjustment in the right areas.  The fact 
>that many people do not appreciate the importance of these factors, 
>and how to get the adjustment right, compounded by that fact that 
>much equipment sold for the job is actually pretty crap, doesn't 
>diminish the importance of getting it right.
>
>For example, most computer workstations aren't adjustable for height, 
>but the best way to set up the correct working position is to set the 
>chair to suit the user, then adjust the position of the 
>keyboard/monitor/mouse relative to that.  They also often have a 
>printer shelf located where you need to twist and bend to see the 
>printer and retrieve the output, likewise CD racks at the back of the 
>work surface.  Keyboard shelves are often not large enough to 
>accomodate a mouse properly, causing excessive movement when you 
>switch from keyboard to mouse.  Where a shelf is provided for the 
>monitor it often places the monitor too high for a natural neck 
>position.
>

Mine has a shelf below the desktop.  That puts the screen at a much more
comfortable height.

There's one chair adjustment you haven't mentioned, which I have
discovered is very important:  height of arms.  I once got a severe case
of frozen shoulder in my mouse arm because, without my realising it, the
arm of the chair was pushing my shoulder too high.  The temporary
solution is a hefty cushion (actually the seat from the previous chair),
but if I get a new chair adjustable arms are essential.
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