Chair marketed to gamers $50 off now $100 at Best Buy

[Luthien]

I own the aeron too and long before it was popular like it is now often seen in movies, etc. Got it about 9 years ago and still no problems. Holding up very well. Best chair I own. If I didnt own it I would probably pick up this chair.

 

[blacklit]

well, i got it.. not extremely impressed but not bad either. a $25 gc brought my total down to ~$82.

it feels a bit cooler with the mesh but the build quality isn't perfect. one arm rest is slightly lower than the other, back rest is a degree or two off-center. the arm rests also twist and move for/backward easily enough that they move out of setting when i put pressure on them.. say, while getting up. chair also doesn't go as high as i want it to, maybe a couple more inches would be perfect.

 

[nataku00]

The best buy I went to didn't have a floor model out (they did have a vinyl one on display that I was really impressed with, http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...ctCategoryId=cat07002&id=1142302433375, but were out of stock) but I bought one anyway. Installation was simple and everything is proportioned right since I took care to center every thing while tightening the bolts.

Pros:
Cushioning is made of a a fairly high quality foam polyurethane, which should be durable and is comfortable.
Lumbar support for the back is very nice for my frame (only 5'10" tall)
Armrests are nicely adjustable
Wheels coast very nicely on carpet or floor.

Cons:
Seat cushion is on the small side. May not fit taller people since I do feel I almost spill out of it.
Armrests installed at the widest position still makes this chair fairly narrow. Wider folks may want to try out the chair to see if they can fit in it.
I usually sit at my desk bare foot so this is my main complaint of the chair. The plastic wheel base that you connect the rollerblade wheels to has some very sharp edges. Because the wheels are so tall, it really lifts the base up high and if you like to keep your feet near the base of the chair on occassion, you may scrape yourself a little. I'll probably take a file to the the chair over the weekend to fix this.

Overall, for $99.99, this chair has some nice points, and some bad points. It should be more durable than the $50 leather chairs I've gone through over the past couple of years based on the high quality cushioning, but the build quality of the base is lacking. Definitely try it out before you buy the chair.

 

[Bruinsfan]

did anyone already mention the 40 year virgin joke?

 

[WhipperSnapper]

I'm kind of interested in this chair since I could use a computer chair that provies lots of support, but I'm skeptical since it's coming from Best Buy and also because Best Buy is, as far as I know, the only retailer who carries AK products.

 

[lupi]

Got mine set up now. Arm width not really a problem. You can put them up at max extension and max width where they screw in and gives me plenty of room.

A lot more cushion than the normal office "pleather" chair specials. Back also feels a lot more supportive. Does sit a few inches higher. Arms do occasionally move a bit when getting up, wish the multi positions could be locked in place, but not really a big deal given how easy it is to put them back.

The only drawback I see from previous chairs is that the seat itself is a few inches shorter in the real estate department. Doesn't really have an impact on actual sitting posture, but if ya like to lounge in your chair this one may not be as forgiving.

Overall at this point I'd say it's nice and comparable with those 3 times the $100 price. Just need to see how it holds up over time.

 

[Tates]

Deal is still on...check the website.

 

[Dealbuyer]

Sounds Like A Good Chair For The Money - But Like Others, I Have Back Problems & I Think I May Need More Adjustments Than this Chair Can Provide.

I Think I Need To Go To BB & Check It Out First.

Thanks Everybody For Comments & Reviews.

Thanks OP.

 

[imported_BS]

I too just picked this up and all seems nice so far, It was time to retire my 4 year old $50 fake leather chair that was totally falling apart, Heres hoping this one holds up better. As another poster stated this isn't a chair to lounge in as the chair real estate is alot smaller then most of those cheap leather chairs you buy. Maybe it will make me sit the way your suppose to now. Other than that its a comfortable chair and looks nicer then my falling apart leather one.

 

[d0l0mite]

bought it, the wheels are crazy, I Have a hardwood floor and I can almost glide across the entire room with one good kick, the chair is comfy and so far I have no complaints. the wheels are almost too slick. I picked it up the week before xmas when it was on sale for 141, price matched it and for 100$ I'm happy, for 141 I was happy

 

[systemjockey]

I've been shopping around for a new chair for my computer room for about a year now. The chair I really want won't be out until summer, so I think I'll give this one a try in the meantime to tide my over.

 

[Alandovos]

Anyone have any luck getting it in store combined with the 10/12% off coupons good over this weekend?

 

[MrDudeMan]

Originally posted by: Dealbuyer

Sounds Like A Good Chair For The Money - But Like Others, I Have Back Problems & I Think I May Need More Adjustments Than this Chair Can Provide.

I Think I Need To Go To BB & Check It Out First.

Thanks Everybody For Comments & Reviews.

Thanks OP.

why do you capitalize every word in the sentence? it certainly isnt helping you prove your point at all, and actually it makes your sentences harder to read because it is so unnatural.

 

[blacklit]

Originally posted by: systemjockey
I've been shopping around for a new chair for my computer room for about a year now. The chair I really want won't be out until summer, so I think I'll give this one a try in the meantime to tide my over.

which chair was that?

 

[Craig234]

After a half hour, I'm to the part of 'put wheels in base' - for anyone who has assembled the chair, how did that go? The wheels have little metal rings that seem to block them from going in. Are you supposed to remove the rngs?

(BTW, I didn't notice earlier the chair is made in China. Bleh.)

 

[rickn]

Originally posted by: Craig234


(BTW, I didn't notice earlier the chair is made in China. Bleh.)

nowadays what isn't? if it was made in usa it would probably cost $300

 

[d0l0mite]

Originally posted by: Craig234
After a half hour, I'm to the part of 'put wheels in base' - for anyone who has assembled the chair, how did that go? The wheels have little metal rings that seem to block them from going in. Are you supposed to remove the rngs?

(BTW, I didn't notice earlier the chair is made in China. Bleh.)

2 of my wheels went in fine, 2 gave me a bitch of a time, I thought I was going to break them to get them in I was confused, but I just shoved the hell out of them and the other 2 ended up going in fine.

after a week + of use, I really like this chair, 2 thumbs up

 

[abaez]

I got this chair for xmas. Highly recommended. I like the rollerblade wheels (if you have a wood floor other office chairs with the black plastic wheels really wear it out after awhile). The picture on the website looks like its a type of cheap cloth but it's pretty high quality stuff. The only thing I don't it doesn't have is an adjustable back (the default is a little too far back for me), but that's a minor quibble.

 

[Craig234]

Thanks, sounds like the rings stay in.

 

[Stoerm]

Thanks OP. This is a pretty nice chair. I don't like the looks much, being more of a classic design fan, but chairs are for sitting in rather than looking at, so whatever.

For those who didn't get in on this deal, keep an eye peeled for this one in the future.

 

[Stifko]

it is only reduced $15.00 on the link now, and the store near me was sold out.
how much was shipping if you ordered from the site?

 

[deadken]

I was hoping that this deal was back on when I saw it back on top. Yes, it is now $15 off, but I will wait. Honestly, at $100 I would buy it (I was going to, but I never got to the store before the sale ended).

At $135, I will wait and hope.

 

[senseamp]

Looks like it has rollerblade wheels - awesome for riding down hills

 

[Craig234]

hehe, Senseamp.

I saw this thread, and read it to see what chair. I read the first post, and thought, that sounds like my chair a bit, and clicked the link.

Then I noticed I'd read my own post by checking the name. Sheesh. Am I getting old?

Having used the chair for a bit, it's ok but not perfect - I tend to sort of sit a little awkwardly where most of my back and shoulders are leaning forward not touching the chair to type, and it seems a bit fatiguing on my shoulders and neck. Sometimes I need to sit back in the chair and shrug my shoulders to relax them.

I think it comes from the seat making my lower back sort of lean back because the front of the seat is higher. Oddly enough, the chair that felt ok before this one was a basic hard flat chair, where I had zero back support, just leaning forward for typing and using the mouse.

What seems important is to try to keep the back sort of straight. I wonder if there's a more comfortable chair for gaming.

 

[Stifko]

in last sunday's paper the bb flyer had this chair for $119.
I did not even go to see if they were in stock at my local bb though.
I still want one of these but only for 100 or less if possible.