I just tried Microsoft's new VR system, and it's like stepping into Windows

Oh wow, some exec at Microsoft will be salivating at being able to overlay ads on everything.

... and with Win10's telemetry / user tracking, they'd likely become freakishly good at targeting too.

I guess what I wonder about is if they call it mixed reality, will I be able to see things outside of the headset screens?

I.e. when he describes using the monitors to do work, if I look down can I see my keyboard? this would be a selling point for me.

"They'll cost a fraction of the price of virtual reality, starting around $300, and won't require the beefy gaming computers that virtual reality does."

Surely this means the resolution per eye is going to be absolute trash.

Stepping into Windows (aka defenestration?) has prospects like unto those found upon a New York City sidewalk.

At my age I think I prefer having 3 monitors on my desk better than wearing ski goggles.

"I felt lonely." VR in a nutshell