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What it's like to spend 40-50 hours in VR every week (blog.immersed.team)

1040 points by eflowers · 1821 days ago · 448 comments on HN

Article summary

The article discusses the author's experience of spending 40-50 hours in VR every week, highlighting the benefits and limitations of using VR for work. The author mentions the importance of a good head strap for comfort during extended use. The article also touches on the potential of VR to overcome real-life limitations. However, the full details of the article are not available due to technical issues.

Main themes

  • VR for work
  • VR hardware limitations
  • Outdoor use of VR headsets
  • VR comfort and usability
  • VR security and malware
  • Oculus account requirements

What commenters say

  • Using VR for extended periods can cause physical strain, particularly with the default head strap.
  • Some users have reported issues with using VR headsets outdoors, including the risk of burning the display with focused sunlight.
  • Proper precautions and awareness can mitigate the risks of using VR headsets in sunlight.
  • The Oculus Quest 2 requires an Oculus account, but it may still be possible to create one without linking a Facebook account.
  • Alternative head straps, such as the Halo strap or the Vive Deluxe Audio Strap, can significantly improve comfort and usability.
  • The Elite Strap has reliability issues and may not be the best option for users.
  • VR technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we work and interact, but it also raises concerns about security and malware.