thanks enjoy some upgrades:

"densohax" wrote:
I guess the only thing the OP want is for us to agree with him.

Yes, the DK2 print kit could certainly include that, if there were one.

Yep. I agree with OP.

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"reBoot185" wrote:
i want the enthusiasm present in DK1 to come back to DK2.

going from aiming at an amazing VR experience to only aiming at a sitting VR experience is an unnecessary divergence that will only harm the consumers and developers alike.

the only thing preventing aiming at the entire VR experience seems currently an update to the cameras. if you are happy with an inferior DK2, pre-order now. i will expect more and wait for the camera update.

as i waited for the screen update on the first DK.

the main component to the rift is the tracking system. if the screen is your main interest you can test wireless products such as refugio 3d or the DIY goggle cases for smartphones.

All Dk1 are 1280x800, you dont have a 1080p DK1,so please stop this nonsense.

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I think what this comes down to is, are you a DIYer or are you trying to save money (and feel OVR is ripping you off)

If you feel OVR is making to much money because you have priced the components and feel it could be done cheaper, or could include more for the same price. You must consider for a company to break even or not make money off a product, they have to include in the price things other then the components. If you watched many of the videos OVR has put out you will see a lot going on in the background. They have rent, salaries, equipment and bills to deal with outside of the components. Right now the cash flow is not going to be high in a company that doesn't even have a final product available. I think that is where some of the hostility has come from in this post, the OP seems to feel the DK2 is a rip off and OVR is getting rich off it. A lot of us feel $350 is more then a fair price. Considering the salaries of the employees, components in the DK2, bills that must be paid, computers that must be purchased, and any other cost associated with starting out a new company.

Now if you are just trying to save a few bucks, and feel you can pull off a Rift at a cheaper cost, then you must consider a few things. Just 3d printing for example. It is not a plug n play device. Having used one for over a year I still have issues on a regular basis with things I am trying to print. The quality of the spool (which varies from spool to spool), the temperature of the room, even a draft can cause your print to not turn out. The software for printing is still very much in its infancy and it requires a fair bit of trouble shooting to get it to work. Don't get me wrong! Playing with a 3d printer is a hell of a lot of fun, but it is usually not an efficient way to get things made. On the saving money note, you could also find someone locally to print what you want for you, and save the cost of the printer. My main point with the printing is it is not an efficient use of your time. What is your time worth? If you make minimum wage, you're still looking at an overall loss when it comes to saving.


Now if your a DIYer, then I say go for it. Regardless of the cost. Most DIYer's end up spending more, then they would if they just bought what every they are making, and sometimes end up with an inferiour end product. If you are a DIYer then you will not care about that, because the enjoyment comes out of building something with your own hands.

Good luck,

Khameleon21

"reBoot185" wrote:

that is dated in february of 2014, i bought mine slightly after. it was 1280x1080 resolution.

Are you aware how much of this statement is utterly false?

Kid- you do not have a 1280x1080 resolution Oculus Rift DK1 or did have as there has never been and never will be a 1280x1080 Oculus Rift development kit- 1280x1080 is a bizarre LCD screen resolution for a start.

You state how much you loved your supposed 1280x1080 DK1 yet you are slating the new 1920x1080 OLED DK2? :lol:

I'm beginning to think you have never even used an Oculus Rift, let alone owned one and that you are simply some jealous little kid with nothing better to do than insult the VR crowd with stupid expectations and ideas.

If you are good this year- maybe Santa will bring you CV1, but I doubt you can wait that long and would be better making a VR HMD from hopes and dreams.

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