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so I want this monitor : http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/monitors/LS34E790CNS/ZA
but I also want a vive. im most likely only going to buy one as of now.

I don't need a second monitor for at least the next 6 months, and my current 27" is fine.
but then again, idk if I should buy the htc vive (or rift idk yet) 

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I'd personally get the monitor since vr is still in early stages and you don't know what you're gonna get, but if i had to pick one of the 2 vr headsets i'd go for vive, oculus is trying to pull an apple move on the industry.

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3 minutes ago, givingtnt said:

so I want this monitor : http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/monitors/LS34E790CNS/ZA
but I also want a vive. im most likely only going to buy one as of now.

I don't need a second monitor for at least the next 6 months, and my current 27" is fine.
but then again, idk if I should buy the htc vive (or rift idk yet) 

TBH get the second monitor. Currently the Vve is a great product but it is the first gen which means it wil come with all the first gen problems. I understand wanting to be on the cutting edge of technology but we have see how bad first gen problems can be. 

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Just now, mikat said:

go for the 29 inch version of the monitor and save 300 bucks!

might as well get another one of my current 27" monitor then. curve doesn'T do anything

perhaps a 4k one tho

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I still think VR is in a too early stage for the headset to deliver a great experience-1080p in each eye sounds like too little for me. I would get a monitor or just keep the money. I'm waiting a few years before perhaps getting VR.

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@givingtnt have you tried the vive yet? If you really want the vive i would say try it first before you buy

 

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Just now, huilun02 said:

Big monitor will make you look smart and will function regardless of task.

Strapping VR headsets makes you look silly. Too few applications for them now. Also uncomfortable.

What are you going to browse the web and use Excel in VR?

no but I play a heck of a lot of flight simulations

war thunder and DCS world in VR would be SICK   (and I just can't stand looking around with the 8w hat .. that sucks)

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@givingtnt have you tried the vive yet? If you really want the vive i would say try it first before you buy

 

iv tried dk1 and dk2 of the oculus rift. both in standing and sitting. and I like it.

idk where I could even test a vive too

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I came to say you're going to get more value out of the monitor. While the Vive looks awesome, it's 2nd iteration is probably going to be way cooler.

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2 minutes ago, DaltonM said:

I came

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Ultrawide for now and like me, wait for VR tech to mature a bit.

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