What is Digg?Sponsored by HTC
Who knows you better than your phone? view!
youtube.com - See you from the perspective of your phone.
38 Comments
- Tainek, on 10/10/2007, -1/+13Just remember, the moment your wrists hurt, its too late
- lakush, on 10/10/2007, -0/+7I prefer maximum lean with legs on desk.
- Tainek, on 10/10/2007, -0/+6lets see you say that when you cant even pick up a TV remote because your hands are shot to shyte
- m0d3s7m1k3, on 10/10/2007, -1/+6You had me at "Indoor enthusiast".
- inactive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4wow - you're young, right?
I could not move my hands for 3 ***** MONTHS b/c I thought welll.. one more day.
learn now or pay later - opnickc, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3How much did you spend on your computer?
Have you ever seen those people with a really nice custom-built desktop, hooked up to an old, dusty, beige CRT display? Don't you think they should've cut back a bit on the system itself to buy a nicer display? After all, the display is an important part of the computing experience, why should it be overlooked?
Same logic applies here. Your chair is an important part of your computing experience. Give it some priority when you're pricing out upgrades or a new system.
That said, I'm not spending $500 on a freakin' chair. I'll build my own if I really can't find a reasonable one. - JakePM, on 10/10/2007, -1/+3I had it wrong too. Standing on my head and holding my laptap between my legs with my mouse in my mouth doesn't work too well.
- khedoros, on 07/31/2009, -1/+3If by "digging" you mean "spanking the monkey", then yes.
- waza8501, on 10/10/2007, -3/+5We are required to take a workstation ergonomics test at work every 6 months.
- fl00d, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Dugg for "indoor enthusiast"
- inactive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1I HATE sitting up straight. When I do what you're "supposed" to do I'm in agony in very short order. I have my Aeron set up so I can kinda slump into it like a hammock. It is hard to explain. Any before anyone says I'm in for trouble I'm well over 30 and never had a day of back pain in my whole life and I'm an indoor enthusiast as well.
Just a note that not everyone fits the mold. I'm a slumper and that is just the way it is. - renfield33, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1this is a really important topic for me... i sit in front of the chair up to 14 hours at a time (radiologist). it is even discussed in our peer-reviewed journals!
http://radiology.rsnajnls.org/cgi/content/abstract/242/3/671 - BuzzAzz, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1I need to get myself together, my wrists have been hurting lately from the lot of digging..
- mahdaeng, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Amen! The Microsoft Natural keyboard is fantastic! I've been using one for years now and have had no problems. I can even type faster on it than on a standard keyboard.
- mahdaeng, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1I agree to a certain extent. I have found that getting up and moving around, stretching, etc., go a long way to prevent problems. I drink a lot of water while I work - and that forces me to get up often. Nevertheless, the right equipment is a tremendous help too.
- ShannaraFan, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1About six years ago, I had trouble with my right arm & shoulder. I'd show up for work, and by lunchtime, they would hurt so bad I couldn't lift my arm above my shoulder. Someone recommended I try a different mouse and keyboard, so I borrowed one of the Microsoft Natural keyboards and a trackball. I made it through the first day with no shoulder pain at all. I was convinced, and I've used nothing but split keyboards and trackball mice since then, no more pain or problems.
- thedragon4453, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Inaccurate. Watch the WOW Southpark. l33t users ganster lean with one hand on the mouse, and the other one eating cheetohs.
- h4mx0r, on 10/10/2007, -1/+2Then I'll call myself a pansy.
Just wiggle your big toe... Wiggle your big toe... Wiggle your big toe... *wiggle* Good, now for the others. - lunchbox170, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1yeah carpool tunnel is a bitch!
- ITAvenger, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1We've had ergonomics people come to my company many times selling their snake oil. All the rigid positions they've made me sit in, the various keyboards and chairs I've tried, none of it works the way they say it should. If it's not comfortable out of the gate then I have a hard time believing that it's doing me any good.
I'm of the opinion that if you're comfortable, not using you're elbow to work the mouse, and get up to move every so often. You'll be fine. - philosopherdog, on 10/10/2007, -0/+0The best solution is to get a balance or stability ball. You can get a good one for $40. Make sure it's the right size for you. The Theraband ones tend to underestimate the correct size for sitting, but they're very good balls. You'll also need to play with the level of inflation. I had a $1200 Steelcase chair before the ball and the ball is superior. Other things I do are stand at a high table and sometimes sit on a backless stool at the high table. And finally I have a zafu on the floor with a very low table, which you will not be able to sit at if you have a weak back or bad knees. Once your back is stronger from sitting on the stability ball try sitting on the floor on a zafu (obviously not practical for some office settings!). Basically, I move from the floor to the desk and then standing by the end of the day.
- dubbleenerd, on 10/10/2007, -1/+1From the article author's post on selecting a good chair: "I've come to one conclusion: you can't expect to get a decent chair for less than $500. If you are spending less than that on seating-- unless you are getting the deal of the century on dot-bomb bankruptcy auctions-- you're probably making a mistake. I'm not saying that to be an elitist I-have-a-better-chair-and-more-money-than-you kind of guy; it's just a market reality. And besides, a good chair is absolutely one of the best investments you can make as a professional software developer. No doubt about it."
Wow, but no thanks. I wouldn't have $500 for a chair, even if I spent the next six months on ramen noodles. - macfrickins, on 10/10/2007, -0/+0HA, on fifth picture he got safety belt. Be careful, its very dangerous to drive a computer.
- mindcircus, on 10/10/2007, -0/+0For those of you saying you'd never pay $500 for a chair, ask yourself this: How much is my career worth?
When I had early stage symptoms of RSI, I must have spent over £3,000 on equipment, books and therapy to ensure that I was protected, and educated enough to ensure that it didn't stop me from working. I reckon I had a solid Return On Investment within a year :) - cfd339, on 10/10/2007, -0/+0@Tainek -- Sorry, that's BS. My wrists start to hurt when I use the laptop too much or work off site using regular keyboards. Put me back on my nice split key (original Microsoft Natural -- my 5th of these) and my wrists feel better in a day or two.
- imlate, on 10/10/2007, -0/+0awesome
- ebrew, on 10/10/2007, -0/+0http://www.wristwand.com
Been programming for over 7 years with no wrist problems thanks to this. - evildeadguy, on 10/10/2007, -0/+0Dugg just because I had to re-read the description three times before I realized it didnt really say "I spend almost every moment wanking in front of a computer."
- bincoder, on 10/10/2007, -0/+0The living room couch is most ergonomic.
I wouldn't know what this whole 'wrist pain' thing is about, since I never had it.
The arm is at just the right height, the crt sits on a milk crate at just the right distance and level.
I can change positions and slouch in any way I want to, which may be 'bad' for 'good' posture, but I don't care, if I slouch, i'm comfortable. Sitting like a stick is up my ... may look nice in a church, but I don't compute to impress others with my perfect posture. - inactive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+0What about wanking off to suicide girls?
- inactive, on 10/10/2007, -4/+3Best Contact, she does freelance, but she will bill you -
(saved my life / wrists)
located in Oregon but flies to everywhere
bevburke@comcast.net
Beverly Burke
Environmental Health & Safety - inactive, on 10/10/2007, -2/+1indoor enthusiast= pasty shut in
- Hosalabad, on 10/10/2007, -2/+1Call a wahmbulance.
- inactive, on 10/10/2007, -5/+3I totally had it wrong! Apparently, sitting on your desk and placing the PC on your chair isn't right? THANKS!
- opnickc, on 10/10/2007, -4/+1How much did you spend on your computer?
Have you ever seen those people with a really nice custom-built desktop, hooked up to an old, dusty, beige CRT display? Don't you think they should've cut back a bit on the system itself to buy a nicer display? After all, the display is an important part of the computing experience, why should it be overlooked?
Same logic applies here. Your chair is an important part of your computing experience. Give it some priority when you're pricing out upgrades or a new system.
That said, I'm not spending $500 on a freakin' chair. I'll build my own if I really can't find a reasonable one. - Humanscale, on 10/10/2007, -3/+0I work for the company, Humanscale, www.humanscale.com, which is exclusively all about ergonomics. We design and manufacture top-of-the line ergonomic tools that will enhance the workstation, and bring a user's work TO the person, as opposed to you reaching for it. For example, even with a great ergonomic chair, if you aren't sitting in it correctly and you need to lean forward to do your tasks each day, you will have improper back posture, therefore leading to back problems. We manufacture more keyboard trays than anyone else on the market, that provide versatility and only let you have the neutral or downward wrist slope that this website describes. We also have monitor arms to bring the monitor to you, while letting you do tasks on your desk. Award winning seating solutions, and task lighting as well.
If you want more information, or you like the products you see from the Humanscale website, feel free to contact me directly at 212-725-4749 ext 147 and mention DIGG for great offers. - blinkgreen, on 10/10/2007, -6/+1i learned this stuff in high school
- inactive, on 10/10/2007, -10/+3Buried,
Reason: What a panzy..
© Digg Inc. 2009
— Content created and posted by Digg users is