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Re:Medical student surgically implants Bluetooth into own ea... by vosper on Monday March 14, 2022 @03:58PM (#30677430)
> VR next. If you don't have an Oculus Quest 2 or realize what a game changer it is in terms of price, power and wireless usability, you really need to get one, no matter what you think of Zuck and FB. It's the next thing. And it'll look clunky as hell 5 years from now. It's the suitcase-sized laptop of the early 90s.

I just got a Quest 2, and totally agree. It's incredible for what it can do for the price. And that it's untethered. Anyone who's into tech or interested in the future of tech should get themselves a Quest 2. The immersion level of games like Superhot VR was totally mind-blowing to me.

I also think it's the future of home workouts. If Peloton's not working on a VR system then they'll be done in five years.

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Re:Medical student surgically implants Bluetooth into own ea... by mmaunder on Monday March 14, 2022 @04:49PM (#30678079)
Yeah Thrill of the Fight is one HELL of a workout. I keep saying this and only those who have actually tried it get it.

And yeah totally agree - I think one of the biggest changes here is the price. $300 is insane for what you're getting out of the box.

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Re:Medical student surgically implants Bluetooth into own ea... by vosper on Monday March 14, 2022 @10:37PM (#30681123)
I'm looking for more workout apps, so I will check that out. I've been pretty impressed by Les Mills Bodycombat, though I find the banter/encouragement of the presenters/coaches barely tolerable (I believe I can turn them off in the latest update; I'd like a switch for "style/form tips only")
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Re:Medical student surgically implants Bluetooth into own ea... by bdamm on Monday March 14, 2022 @04:29PM (#30677831)
There's a line I can't cross; I like being physical. The Internet and its medusa of services already takes me away from meaningful choices, why should I deepen that connection that feels so overwhelmingly oppressive already?
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Re:Medical student surgically implants Bluetooth into own ea... by ASalazarMX on Monday March 14, 2022 @04:50PM (#30678096)
Rest assured, nobody will force you.

FWIW, I'm also wary of embracing full-time VR. I'd certainly like augmented reality, but immersive VR feels like too much yet.

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