[jyl]

You can get an Aeron from a used office furniture place for $400. They are so durable that a used one will look and last just fine. Mine is 20 years old, looks new.

There is no substitute. Nothing comes close. You are bringing shame to your ancestors and woe to your descendants by considering anything else. Have you no pride? Your wife is right. As usual.

Seriously, man, get the Aeron.