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Meta VR Glasses

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  1. Grombobulous · · focus · HN ↗
    It’s HoloLens reinvented I guess.

    What problem does it solve? I see a bunch of potential uses but I don’t see any problems looking to be solved.

    Will I like gaming better if I control the games with my hands instead of a controller?

    Will I like working in my glasses better than my laptop screen? Or even a dual laptop screen like a ZenBook Duo? Or a cheap second portable display? Do these glasses fit better in a backpack than a laptop and a second portable screen? They can’t collapse flat.

    Are these glasses more portable and convenient than a smartphone? What are the benefits to watching an NBA game on this compared to a phone or my TV screen at home?

    I can’t believe Meta is blowing their money on this stuff still.

    1. foldshift · · focus · HN ↗
      I might consider them if I can wire it to my laptop. I use the meta quest for development because of infinite virtual screens and due to my apartment being so small I can't fit a proper desk and office chair. But still is a very niche usage, if I had space I would very likely get a desk with a dual or triple monitor setup. If the resolution is good, it is actually nice to have a very portable infinite screen setup if you travel a lot.
      1. OrangeMusic · · focus · HN ↗
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