Agreed VR has a lot potential, but atm it's not attractive. Content is a problem, the price ( like you mentioned 800+ for the htc vive) also 1000+ for a PC which is able to run VR smooth. Just give it some time, I heard intel is also developing some promesing sensors for the htc vive...
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Auch! Well like already explained above you drop your money which can be picked up by anyone! So maybe one of the kavala hobo's took it, or maybe an officer who just spend all his money on crumpets and coffee :-). The next time keep your money on the bank, if you are not using it, than you won't...
We will find out soon enough! But your sure you want to invest your hard earned money into a sport hatchback? I think you will be better off in one of those new "offroad" vehicles!