A band wagon named toothbrushes and VR

By Faye
@FayeHazel (40250)
United States
September 28, 2021 4:45pm CST
So, I thought I would describe my latest tech purchase. That's right! Toothbrushes. The kind the astronauts used to fix the International Space Station. (No, I'm not kidding, there's an article on it here: https://hackaday.com/2013/02/26/hacking-the-international-space-station-with-a-toothbrush/ ) - Well I'm not sure it was those ones exactly - but I imagine those were just standard toothbrushes like the ones I bought. I'm kidding, the big techie thing I got was the Oculus by Facebook. This is the first major gaming platform I've owned, and - I thought that if indeed I have to start limit going out and being around people again (stupid pandemic!) - then this will help me be a little more sane. I'll write a more detailed review soon... for now - I will say that it is cool, and that there are lots of different titles available for it, the ones that interest me are the meditation, fitness, and occasional game titles.... But it is the honest truth that in my "curbside" order the 2 things I bought were the Oculus system, and a pack of toothbrushes. I just thought the combination of items was funny. Photo: Piabay user geralt
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@kaylachan (56209)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Sep 21
Yeah, that is kind of funny, when you stop to think about it.
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@FayeHazel (40250)
• United States
12 Oct 21
lol. Kind of like buying ketchup with ice cream
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@xander6464 (40696)
• Wapello, Iowa
12 Oct 21
@FayeHazel lol. Kind of like buying ketchup with ice cream ------------------Ketchup with ice cream is the perfect dessert after a good liverwurst and jelly sandwich.
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@FayeHazel (40250)
• United States
12 Oct 21
@xander6464 OOOO jelly make actually make the liverwurst tolerable .... probably not but.... ughhhh lol
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@Hannihar (129051)
• Israel
29 Sep 21
@FayeHazel Welcome back. How are you and how is my Mom doing? So are you happy with what you bought?
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@Hannihar (129051)
• Israel
12 Oct 21
@FayeHazel You are welcome. I am sorry about the bad hip but so glad that her bloodwork and scans are great. You are welcome and I wanted to know. How are you? I am glad the toothbrushes are great. Is the game a fun one or how is it different?
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@FayeHazel (40250)
• United States
12 Oct 21
@Hannihar Thanks! Yeah I was pretty stressed out about momma - until I realized that it's better her hip than anything else.... so greatful for that. Me, it's been a tough year, depression mostly.... I'll be alright though. Oh the gaming thing - I've not had a "game system" before... not big on games actually... see myself using more the fitness aspect of this thing How are you doing , friend?
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@FayeHazel (40250)
• United States
12 Oct 21
Thanks! Ah, I wish momma were better, she has a bad hip that has been acting up. But I'm thankful her scans and bloodwork look great, thank you for asking friend. Yeah! The toothbrushes are great. lol. The game too - but different than I thought
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@RebeccasFarm (84363)
• Wheat Ridge, Colorado
28 Sep 21
Oh Faye this is soooo cool!! Did Mama try it yet?
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• Wheat Ridge, Colorado
12 Oct 21
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@FayeHazel (40250)
• United States
12 Oct 21
Thanks, so far it's super fun. Trying to talk momma into it lol
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@RasmaSandra (72494)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
29 Sep 21
I hope you enjoy your gaming system and have a lot of fun,
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@FayeHazel (40250)
• United States
12 Oct 21
Thanks, so far it;s pretty cool
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@Hannihar (129051)
• Israel
15 Oct 21
@FayeHazel You are welcome.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
3 Oct 21
That is a funny combination My grandson has Oculus and let hubs and I try it several times. It was so much fun, except for the roller coaster ride I went on. Enjoy yours!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
13 Oct 21
@FayeHazel That roller coaster was so scary, that I had to keep my eyes closed. His daddy threw up I liked Jurassic Park a lot. I don’t blame your mother!
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@FayeHazel (40250)
• United States
12 Oct 21
Lol the high tech and the low tech.... Ooo fun! What things did you try? So far momma won't try it, lol. Yeah, the rollercoaster makes me queasy uhhhhhhh
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@FayeHazel (40250)
• United States
13 Oct 21
@DianneN Ha ha, lol! That rollercoaster is a mean on. Might have to try Jurassic Park.... I wish there was something like - the desktop area - the environment where you could actually walk around and interact with stuff. Not really a game, but like an experience. Then again, I think that's maybe where it's headed eventually
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@Ronrybs (17771)
• London, England
29 Sep 21
I remember reading something about FB getting into gaming, but didn't realise it was with the Oculus.
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@FayeHazel (40250)
• United States
12 Oct 21
Yeah - when my friend introduced me to it, I thought it was so weird that Facebook was getting into gaming platforms.... I know a lot of people don't like it, because it requires you to have a Facebook account
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@Nawsheen (28644)
• Mauritius
29 Sep 21
The oculus system seems be cool
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@FayeHazel (40250)
• United States
12 Oct 21
So far I'm enjoying it :-)
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@xander6464 (40696)
• Wapello, Iowa
29 Sep 21
I can't wait for the detailed review. VR is fascinating.
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@xander6464 (40696)
• Wapello, Iowa
12 Oct 21
@FayeHazel It is just the tip. It's kind of the opening act for Holodecks.
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@FayeHazel (40250)
• United States
12 Oct 21
It really is , I think this is the tip of the iceberg
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@FayeHazel (40250)
• United States
12 Oct 21
@xander6464 Oooo Sometimes just the tip is really satisfying LOL That being said though - I think you're right. This thing will get more and more realistic and fairly soon it will be holodeck material
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@JudyEv (323652)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Sep 21
The combination is funny. I wonder which will get more use. Probably both will get about the same amount of use.
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@FayeHazel (40250)
• United States
12 Oct 21
Lol! Alas.... I think you're right lol!
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• United States
29 Sep 21
Congrats on your oculus. We have one here and I like it a lot but it sometimes makes me feel a little dizzy.
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@FayeHazel (40250)
• United States
12 Oct 21
Ah same here, dizzy and motion sick.... weirdest feeling. What games do you like?
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