Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I've owned this chair for about a year and I think it's a great chair, though there are some conditions which you should read if you are considering this one. Location - these are the chairs staples sells. You can try them out there - they are $299, but I've seen them on sale for both $249 and $199. This is the TP9000, I've also tried the TP4000, and the TP7000 (briefly) Pros: - Seat cushion is made with tempur-pedic material - It's generally comfortable to sit on, and thick enough that you don't 'hit the bottom' - Mesh back is great for displacing heat. - Design of how back is attached to chair gives the whole unit a very solid feel. - Mesh back reclines, or can be locked in the upright position. (Chair base also tilts as you recline) - I find the mesh back incredibly comfortable, you cannot feel any of the supporting plastic structure poking through. - Price is affordable for a quality chair you'll spend all day in. - Tension of leaning back is adjustable - optional headrest orderable from Staples Cons: - It's adjustments are very limited. Overall, I love this chair and still think it's comfortable. It's held up really well in the time I've owned it (1+ year) It's price point is perfect to me, it's more expensive (and seems sturdier) than $100 chairs, and yet it's much more affordable than an $800 office chair. I wanted to compare it to a few other chars I've tried, namely the TP4000. The TP4000 was the first chair I bought, which I then returned and got the TP9000, A decision I've not regretted once. In comparison the TP4000 attracted me because it was more adjustable, there are more levers, more ways of adjusting. I had 2 things about the TP4000 I didn't like: - Adjustable height back meant the back was 'wobbly' - Back wasn't tempur, and didn't seem all that comfortable. Let me explain the back on the TP4000 so you can better understand the back on the TP9000. On the 4000 there's a piece of steel that comes up that you slip the chair back over - it ratchets, and has like 4 height positions. In theory, this would be great - in practice, if you went to move the chair (ie pull the chair out from the desk so you can sit in it) the height would change. Also the mating of the chair back to the steel bar wasn't super tight, so the chair back always wobbled, it gave a rather cheap feeling to a $250 chair. I returned it. As a side note, Today I went to staples to buy another TP9000 and they had a TP7000 which I sat in. I ended up buying the TP7000, which is semi similar to the 9000 but with a lumbar support pad in the lower seat back. The rest of the features seem similar, albeit with a different mechanism - it appears the 7000 is capable of being locked in the front tilt, or back tilt position, the 9000 can only be locked upright. In the store, the TP7000 felt more comfortable with it's lumbar support. I have yet to put it together as I write this review, and just wanted to comment here on how great a chair the 9000 has been for me in hopes of helping others make a decision. If you're interested in my thoughts on the 7000 leave a comment, and I'll update this after I've spent some time with it. Unfortunately, buying a chair is a lot like buying a pair of pants or shoes, you really have to try them on - some people will love this chair, others may not. I personally like it. I can't say if this will be a good 'fit' for you, but I can say it's a durable chair, well made, and comfortable for everyone who's tried it in my family. If you can, try making a trip to staples and see if you can sit in one to judge the comfort level. It's a 5 star chair in my book but lets qualify that a bit: Value: 5 stars (there are chairs that cost $1000+ so for $250, I feel this is a good value for what you get) Styling: 5 stars (has a standard office chair look) Comfort: 5 Stars (for me, this is a personal thing however. Overall: 5 stars - Jack