I see posts talking about good BIFL items but I don’t hear much about the other side of products that are bad or products you bought but don’t even use.

  • Dagnet@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    A gaming chair, one of those that look like racer chairs. It basically destroyed my back, worst purchase of my life

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      9 months ago

      Best advice Ive heard on chairs "Fuck gamer and racer style chairs. Look for something that screams “Im going to fire 3000 people over Zoom in this shit”

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        9 months ago

        Yes lol, whenever someone is asking for a computer chair recommendation, no one will recommend a gaming chair.

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      9 months ago

      Probably because in a real racing seat there’s a harness to keep you from slouching. I used to have terrible lower back issues with a Recaro bucket seat I converted for a desk chair. Never had a problem with it driving for hours when it was in my car (may it rest in pieces). Then it dawned on me that the seatbelt was maintaining my posture. Added a lap belt and the back problems abated.

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        9 months ago

        Not only that. A racing chairs is not intended to be good for your back. It has a very different use, it protects you in the case of a crash. So unless you often get into car accidents while gaming, better to buy a chair that is specialised at ergonomics, not impact protection .

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      9 months ago

      I learned about the companies selling refurbished Aerons on eBay and picked one up a couple years ago for $400. Love it!

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      9 months ago

      Same but a gaming mouse. I came from a cheap office mouse that was amazing but ended its (long) lifespan. Replaced it and wow this mouse sucks. Yes it has RGB but every single time I scroll with it, it causes my finger to hurt like crazy, which is a REAL problem in this era.

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      9 months ago

      Chairs are one of those things that you need to drop serious money on if you sit more than a few hours a day. Focus on chairs for office work and expect to pay over $1k.