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by JonSkeptic 4531 days ago
I'm just not sure about the Oculus. People don't generally like having things strapped to their head (and especially their face) unless absolutely necessary i.e. glasses, goggles, helmets.

Oculus may be really cool to use, but I'm not convinced it will ever work its way out of a very small market segment that is willing to strap a viewing device onto their faces.

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I've demo'ed mine for numerous people of varying ages and backgrounds. I've heard one or two comments about the mask being heavy/uncomfortable, but it was never a deal breaker. The most telling thing for me is that everyone who tries the Oculus leaves impressed with it.
So they all own one now...?
have you ever tried one? The effect is extremely impressive. I think people would be willing to put on (relatively) heavy goggles to get the entire panoramic 3d effect the system offers (which I'm not sure there'd be any other way of doing).