<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by SuperSlug:
If you don't mind not having a wall to lean on, anything in row 9 isn't bad either.
If you're in row 9 or 10, get on board ASAP. There's only one overhead bin on either side above row 10 (nothing above 9) for both rows combined.</font>
It's precisely this lack of overhead space (and the related stress) that makes me choose row 17 (exit row) every time. Lots of room under the seat ahead and lots of bin room above. Mucho leg room and no lavatory lines at my feet. Much less stress (especially with the BS known as "random security checks at the gate").