Pros:
Very simple install, very simple software setup. Apart from initial hiccup (having to reinstall SteamVR), it just...worked.
Easy to swap out cables.
Very comfortable to wear, once all installed.
Cons:
Because of how large the headset mod is, if you wear over-the-ear headphones and not earbuds, the wireless base station (which sits just behind the crown of your head) is juuuust far enough forward to interfere with the adjustable arms/bridge of your headphones. Pushing that forward, you can nestle it under the antenna, but if you've got a big noggin to begin with, the bridge may not be extensible enough to comfortably cover your ears anymore. (my senhaisers are still fine, but my nakamichis won't fit now)
Overall impression after an hour or so of use:
Sweet jesus. This is how it was always supposed to be. Just damn near total immersion. No breaking of the effect after three turns has your legs all bound up in wires. So....so good. So far, the only use complaint I've had is my son griping that there was almost no charge left on the battery when he got to mess with it. VR is going to get a LOT more play now and I'm glad for it.
Very simple install, very simple software setup. Apart from initial hiccup (having to reinstall SteamVR), it just...worked.
Easy to swap out cables.
Very comfortable to wear, once all installed.
Cons:
Because of how large the headset mod is, if you wear over-the-ear headphones and not earbuds, the wireless base station (which sits just behind the crown of your head) is juuuust far enough forward to interfere with the adjustable arms/bridge of your headphones. Pushing that forward, you can nestle it under the antenna, but if you've got a big noggin to begin with, the bridge may not be extensible enough to comfortably cover your ears anymore. (my senhaisers are still fine, but my nakamichis won't fit now)
Overall impression after an hour or so of use:
Sweet jesus. This is how it was always supposed to be. Just damn near total immersion. No breaking of the effect after three turns has your legs all bound up in wires. So....so good. So far, the only use complaint I've had is my son griping that there was almost no charge left on the battery when he got to mess with it. VR is going to get a LOT more play now and I'm glad for it.