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Not trying to proselytize an opinion here, but every time I think about VR Goggles + a virtual flat screen, I think about how entire industries exist to make us

Not trying to proselytize an opinion here, but every time I think about VR Goggles + a virtual flat screen, I think about how entire industries exist to make us comfortable while we watch our real flat screens. A VR option would allow me to just lay comatose-like in my bed, goggles affixed to my face, as I watch whatever. It terrifies me, partly because of how good I bet it could feel.

RIMR 13d ago
Honestly, with apps like Immersed, custom two-hand keyboards, and trackball mice, it is already feasible to lie comatose in bed with a VR headset strapped to your face and get through an entire day of software development.
- nntwozz 13d ago
  Just like nature intended.
qzw 13d ago
I don’t know. I can’t even take a nap while having my glasses on, so the thought of lying down with a much weightier VR headset pressing down on my face doesn’t sound super comfortable.
- t-writescode 13d ago
  I know lots … and lots … of people that sleep in VR. I don’t know how they do it either, but there we are! This product doesn’t look half bad for sleeping in VR for people that are used to doing so with other headsets. Definitely easier than some offerings.
  - prmoustache 13d ago
    > I know lots … and lots … of people that sleep in VR. Funny how demographics work. I don't know a lot of people who use VR. In fact I don't know a single person who is remotely interested in ehat looks to me and my friends like a very niche technology.
PaulHoule 13d ago
I have an "image sorter" web application that works great on desktop, tablets, phones and... my meta quest 3. I can bum around the spare room on the couch and have three big windows hanging in the air. If your "click" targets conform with WCAG AAA standards such an app is easy to use with controllers. It's particularly fun to watch 3d movies with the headset but with several decent TVs in the house I'd watch movies most of the time with one of them.
- bonestamp2 13d ago
  > with several decent TVs in the house I'd watch movies most of the time with one of them Once these headsets have comparable image quality, I could see them being very engaging for TV series, sports, and movies. I often wear headphones at night when I'm watching content to avoid waking my family. Being able to do that in any room, with an even larger "screen" would be really useful in some cases.
wafflemaker 13d ago
Not bed, a stasis biochamber. Taking care of all your needs during a long fleet fight in EvE online. Finally no need to let people leave for a 5 min bio every 1.5h. Though with the current direction things are evolving towards, the biochamber might get replaced with the torment nexus.

RIMR 13d ago

Honestly, with apps like Immersed, custom two-hand keyboards, and trackball mice, it is already feasible to lie comatose in bed with a VR headset strapped to your face and get through an entire day of software development.

nntwozz 13d ago
Just like nature intended.

qzw 13d ago

I don’t know. I can’t even take a nap while having my glasses on, so the thought of lying down with a much weightier VR headset pressing down on my face doesn’t sound super comfortable.

t-writescode 13d ago
I know lots … and lots … of people that sleep in VR. I don’t know how they do it either, but there we are! This product doesn’t look half bad for sleeping in VR for people that are used to doing so with other headsets. Definitely easier than some offerings.
- prmoustache 13d ago
  > I know lots … and lots … of people that sleep in VR. Funny how demographics work. I don't know a lot of people who use VR. In fact I don't know a single person who is remotely interested in ehat looks to me and my friends like a very niche technology.

PaulHoule 13d ago

I have an "image sorter" web application that works great on desktop, tablets, phones and... my meta quest 3. I can bum around the spare room on the couch and have three big windows hanging in the air. If your "click" targets conform with WCAG AAA standards such an app is easy to use with controllers. It's particularly fun to watch 3d movies with the headset but with several decent TVs in the house I'd watch movies most of the time with one of them.

bonestamp2 13d ago
> with several decent TVs in the house I'd watch movies most of the time with one of them Once these headsets have comparable image quality, I could see them being very engaging for TV series, sports, and movies. I often wear headphones at night when I'm watching content to avoid waking my family. Being able to do that in any room, with an even larger "screen" would be really useful in some cases.

wafflemaker 13d ago

Not bed, a stasis biochamber. Taking care of all your needs during a long fleet fight in EvE online. Finally no need to let people leave for a 5 min bio every 1.5h. Though with the current direction things are evolving towards, the biochamber might get replaced with the torment nexus.