VR or not VR that is the question

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VR or not VR that is the question

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Ok..................

I have been into computers since building my first 486sx, and I am still updating and loving it, therefore I am still quite into IT, but...........

I HATE and LOATH having to squint at a laptop, small screen in the bright light, and hate being buried in a box or under cover so no suggestions in that direction please.

My son has suggested VR, a decent headset, and believe me he is sooooo into IT especially gaming.

Is there any reason why a laptop monitor could not be replaced with a headset, I appreciate you would occasionally have to look at the keyboard but that is the same with all VR including gaming.

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Guess it is one of those things that would need to try to see whether it suited the individual or not...


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Post by Montana »

A very interesting idea! makes me think what will the solar observer of the future be like. This has sparked my imagination :)

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I have never used a VR headset, but if you can get the video quality and no glare it should be a great opinion for daytime use!

I dislike the glare on LCD camera screens as well...prefer the viewfinder of my DSLR the majority of the time.

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I tried one , the headsets get quite hot and uncomfortable if you are in the direct sunlight.

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Interesting idea. Keep us posted.


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