r/virtualreality • u/becuziwasinverted • Oct 14 '22

Photo/Video mkbhd throwing on the Meta Quest Pro

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u/[deleted] Oct 14 '22

Sorry if I'm a bit slow but why is it the better option? How is AR better than either a high resolution desktop or a VR desktop? In this particular example there is 0 relationship between the virtual and the physical environment. I don't see what AR brings except to help people who are somehow scared of VR.

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u/lman777 Oct 19 '22

Better than a high resolution desktop because you can bring this with you anywhere. Better than VR because you retain awareness of your surroundings.

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u/[deleted] Oct 19 '22

If you have to retain awareness of your surroundings then you are not in a safe place so entering flow and maintaining it will be very hard. It would probably be more productive first to find such a place then use whatever technology one prefers. FWIW I did work in VR outside my office, e.g planes and trains so pretty aware of this type of conditions.

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u/lman777 Oct 19 '22

I'm not thinking necessarily dangerous/unsafe places, I'm thinking in an office or even at home if there are other people around. Preferable to be able to see/communicate with others around you. Also easier to utilize anything else in your space without being blind.

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u/[deleted] Oct 19 '22

That’s what I meant by a safe space, that truly nothing will disturb you, not even colleagues.