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I agree that good chairs do not come cheap. But I would argue that if you are someone who spends most of their time sitting in front of a computer, you should seriously think about investing in a very good chair. I know it boggles most peoples minds when they see chairs that cost $600+, but that's only because many of us have been sitting on terrible chairs that cost $40-100 most of our lives and are not yet used to the idea that sitting in a proper chair built for good ergonomics and made of high quality should NOT be looked at as a Privilege but as a Right. If you were someone who walked around or even ran around all day for work, would use any old footwear that cost $25-50 or would you invest in footwear that costs $300 but it actually made a difference in the comfort of your feet?(Not saying this is fact for footwear, but I think you see my point [and it is fact for chairs]) I feel like many people are ignorant to the fact that high end chairs really make a big difference and there really isn't any snake-oil involved, unlike all these "racing-style gaming chairs". I mean, just the fact that its "RACING STYLE" chairs for people who are sitting in front of their computers is an oxymoron in itself. And you shouldn't be defending this chair at all. There's no rhyme or reason to it, other than the fact that they're just look cool. And don't get me wrong, they do look cool, but for even this price range, you can find much better value in other chairs that actually promote good ergonomics.

Once again, another review of a terrible chair. Designed mainly to sell to unsuspecting customers by using flashy design and bright colors. When will Linustechtips do a review of some real chairs like Herman Miller, Knoll, Steelcase, Humanscale, etc? Please refer to my post here for a basic explanation of why these chairs should be approached with extreme caution. http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/239167-need-for-seat-maxnomic-gaming-chair/?p=3287562

Recommending a chair to anyone is tough because everyone's body is unique to their own as well as their tastes. The first think I would want to know from you if whether or not this chair will be something you plan on using 6+ hours a day on a daily basis. If so, you should seriously consider buying a chair with a contoured, upholstered seat rather than a mesh seat. Please take a minute to read this excerpt from thehumansolutionblog.com. I make a point to address this issue because the Herman Miller Aeron chair might be the most popular of high end chairs and many put them to a higher standard. And while I do think they are wonderful chairs, they really aren't built for prolonged sitting hours. I personally felt the fatigue after working in an office where I've sat on these for 8+ hours on a daily basis. As for my own personal chairs, I use the Ergohuman model LEM4ERG for home use and a Herman Miller Sayl for my work place. The Ergohuman chair is very adjustable and fits my needs. The build quality is very good although I will confess that it's not on the level of some chairs that I've seen in the $1000+ range. At work I bought my own chair, the Sayl by Herman Miller. I think its the perfect chair for the office environment and very stylish to boot. If you consider buying this chair, you will need to go with a lot of options not found in the stock model, such as adjustable armrest, adjustable seat depth, and adjustable lumbar. One major reason I bought this chair was for its back. The flexible material feel fantastic on your back and will move and flex with the movement of your body while in the the chair, similar to the Herman Miller flagship Embody, which I will get to in a minute. My two chairs below: As for other chairs I can recommend, there are plenty out there but some that come to mind are the Knoll Generation, Steelcase Leap and Humanscale Freedom chairs. I've sat in all of these and can tell you that they are great chair, although they just didn't fit me the way my current chairs did. My roommate for example owns a fully built Humanscale Freedom chair and he loves it! He swears it's changed his life because he suffered from discomfort in his back and shoulders prior to owning this chair. But for me, the way the Freedom chair's mechanics work just didn't float my boat, as the entire backpiece and head rest of the chair moves and re-adjusts with your leaning positions. And this is why I suggest going out to sit in them. You should never buy a car without test driving it first. Here's some pics of the Generation, Leap and Freedom chairs. +back side of the Freemdom chair with its back support on sliders. And I would like to add that the two most comfortable chairs I've personally sat on are, 1) Herman Miller Embody, which almost feels like the back support is a part of your body. It can twist and turn and flexes with your movement in a very natural way. 2) Steelcase Leap Worklounge chair, which feels like luxury in all its glory. You kinda melt into that seat. The caveat to both of these chairs is the price. The Embody fully built is aroun $1400 and the Leap Worklounge is about $2400. Very expensive, I know. The Steelcase Gesture chair looks like a cool chair, although I can't vouch for it since I haven't tried it out. But it is another example of a high end chair that might better suit your needs. Embody, Leap Worklounge with sliders (can order them with casters), and the Gesture. You can check out other chairs at http://www.smartfurniture.com. They have video reviews for some the chairs and are pretty informative. I actually bought my Sayl chair from them and it was a pleasant experience. YouTube also has a lot of chair reviews you can check out to narrow down what you are looking for in a chair that works for you . Hope this helps.

How much would you spend on a helmet if you rode a motorcycle? Would you buy some cheapo helmet or would you want to get something that was engineered for maximum efficiency and protection, albeit more expensive. I think the same should apply when considering a chair, something that many of us sit in 8+ hrs/day. If you are considering a new chair, you should seriously consider saving up and getting something high quality, something that lasts 10+ years and is healthy for your back. I personally didn't give this too much thought in my early 20's but as I got older, it honestly became an investment. I've sat through the gamut of office chairs, everything from Ikea to Herman Miller, and there is a world of difference between cheap and expensive chairs. And unfortunately this chair that Linus reviewed, and many others like it that seem to be a popular trend with gamers lately, seem way overpriced and extremely gimmicky. First of all, the fact that they are selling "racing style" seats is ridiculous. The design of racing seats are to keep you tightly in place due to the G-force created from hard turns on a race track. You don't need kidney and shoulder support(the wings on the sides) if you're sitting in front of your computer. Also, a good chair needs to be adjustable, especially on your back. That's the whole reason to have a good chair so it feels good on your back and provides good support. But everyone is built differently so you want something that has adjustable lumbar at least and a seat slider would be a bonus. This Maxnomic chair does have a very adjustable armrest which is the only plus I see. And for $300+ you should get real leather. It makes a big difference in feel and especially over time. I was really surprised that Linus didn't see through this product like he does with many tech products. I suppose he doesn't have enough experience with chairs that cost $600+ and that's fine. But I hope you guys can see that chairs like this is basically the BEATS of office chairs. It's a lot of bling for bling sake, and you end up paying the premium. I personally own two chairs, an Ergohuman for home use and a Herman Miller Sayl chair for office use. They were not cheap but worth every penny. And another bonus to purchasing high end chairs is the service. My Ergohuman has lifetime warranty minus upholstery and foam and the Herman Miller has a 12 year warranty. My roommate has a Humanscale Freedom chair which needed fixing, so he called them up and they sent out a technician to our place to fix it, no charge. Many of us spend top dollar on CPU's and graphics cards, etc. So I think it's a good investment to do the same on a chair, you won't be disappointed. Go out and try out as many as possible because they all fit differently. You won't find the reputable brands like Herman Miller, Steelcase, Humanscale and Knoll in places like Best Buy or Office Depot, but you can find the right retailers nonetheless.

Thank you Linus for the videos! Next up, 10 million!!!