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Randall Stephens said:
Yeah it's windows mixed VR. image is supposed to be good, IPD up to 68 I think. tracking is "decent" not a bad first headset to try things out
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And a pretty good deal where it's sitting right now price-wise since even used ones seem to cost more. I think it's got one more drop in it too. If it breaks $200, it's an all-out steal.
 
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And a pretty good deal where it's sitting right now price-wise since even used ones seem to cost more. I think it's got one more drop in it too. If it breaks $200, it's an all-out steal.
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True that. Only downside is there are 2 revision of the G2 Reverb. Newer one offering improvements and changes in the sensor placement along other factors. They seem to have the same model number too...Only way to tell is by looking inside at the accessories and the unit itself to tell....Unfortunate, cause I would definitely pick one up for 200 it I could...If it was a V2 that is.
 
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True that. Only downside is there are 2 revision of the G2 Reverb. Newer one offering improvements and changes in the sensor placement along other factors. They seem to have the same model number too...Only way to tell is by looking inside at the accessories and the unit itself to tell....Unfortunate, cause I would definitely pick one up for 200 it I could...If it was a V2 that is.
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I bet you can call CDW and get someone to get the HP part number off of the box--there should be two different HP part numbers for the 2x revisions as that's what they do on their motherboards when they do the same thing (keeping the model number the same). I'd just be patient and stay on hold while someone in the warehouse runs down there and checks the box. (y) Just think of it as getting paid to be on hold since a v2 at a sweet price would be a steal. :)
 
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wareyore said:
I've been contemplating a VR headset for awhile. Couldn't justify the $600-$1000 price tags for an occasional use device.

Looking a the item number this may be a V2. I ordered one. Even with tax and air shipping it's cheaper than the Meta Quest 2. And no Facebook foolishness.
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Please let us know how it works out!
 
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wareyore said:
I've been contemplating a VR headset for awhile. Couldn't justify the $600-$1000 price tags for an occasional use device.

Looking a the item number this may be a V2. I ordered one. Even with tax and air shipping it's cheaper than the Meta Quest 2. And no Facebook foolishness.
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So, CDW did a great job sending the unit - without controllers. That little discrepancy was not listed anywhere on the site or purchase info. The headset was a return from a veterinary school in CO. I returned the kit, they apparently are unable to replace it, and I'm waiting on a refund.
 
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So, CDW did a great job sending the unit - without controllers. That little discrepancy was not listed anywhere on the site or purchase info. The headset was a return from a veterinary school in CO. I returned the kit, they apparently are unable to replace it, and I'm waiting on a refund.
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Ouch...that blows...Haven'y actually purchased anything from CDW just yet, did they cover the shipping back at least?
 
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Ouch...that blows...Haven'y actually purchased anything from CDW just yet, did they cover the shipping back at least?
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Yes, they sent me a label.

No issues with CDW's service, so far.
 
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So, CDW did a great job sending the unit - without controllers. That little discrepancy was not listed anywhere on the site or purchase info. The headset was a return from a veterinary school in CO. I returned the kit, they apparently are unable to replace it, and I'm waiting on a refund.
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Bummer...yeah that was a failure on their part for sure and since it's a single item sku, you'll be looking at a refund. But would have great if the deal went through, so don't be afraid to try for something else later. (y)
 
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As usual, looking for something else and found a decent deal. (y)

I've gotten something similar to this when I needed a high speed usb charger (except mine was made by HP)--65w Asus usb-c power adapter for $30 that's usually more than this from legit sellers, and right now is around the same price on ebay from questionable sources. I expect this to drop at least another $10 like my HP did to $20 and maybe even get down to $10, which would be an outright steal for a quality high-speed usb-c charger that is universal voltage and will last years. They have 8 in stock including a few that are at $50 so you can watch the cheaper ones to find out what the bottom price is to nab these at:
https://www.cdw.com/search/Computer...ch-_-Search+All&maxrecords=48&SortBy=PriceAsc

Enjoy! (y) Remember to call in your order and confirm stock allocation on the exact cdw part number!
 
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https://www.cdw.com/product/intel-wi-fi-6e-ax210-network-adapter-m.2-2230/6428539
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And it's gone!

It's always interesting what you can run into though when you search for a manufacturer. Like this HP dual xeon silver capable server that even open box on ebay is $2500+ and currently only $1334 in the outlet:
https://www.cdw.com/product/hpe-pro...xeon-silver-4208-2.1-ghz-16-g/7299990?pfm=srh

And the genuine HP kit to add the second cpu heatsink, fans, etc is also in the outlet for about $100 less than generic kits on ebay at $409:
https://www.cdw.com/product/intel-xeon-silver-4208-2.1-ghz-processor/7341846?pfm=srh
 
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How does M2 network adapter work? I plug it into a M2 slot do I need to add antenna or something else to it?
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Look at the image, top left and right corners have a circle with a dot in the middle. These are coaxial antenna connectors. Typically this would be installed in a laptop that has correct antennae already installed with cables routed to the appropriate slot. You can also purchase panel mount antennae to diy it into a typically sff case.
 
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Look at the image, top left and right corners have a circle with a dot in the middle. These are coaxial antenna connectors. Typically this would be installed in a laptop that has correct antennae already installed with cables routed to the appropriate slot. You can also purchase panel mount antennae to diy it into a typically sff case.
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Also, won't work in all m.2 slots. Needs the correct keyed slot.
 
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You need a micro-coax to regular or an antenna with a micro-coax cable directly attached...

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U.FL is one of the designators for the micro-coax connector.

Edit: found one... https://www.amazon.com/Female-Connector-Pigtail-Antenna-Extension/dp/B087C7DZK7
 
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Just don't get the ones for mini-pci, which are similar but larger:

Edit: hold up--that one was the same. You want a MHF4, not MHF2...not that you can find one on amazon nowadays.
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Ordered 3, but then got some "global supply chain ...error" Email confirming order but if I try to look up the order on their website
"you are not authorized to view this information. Please contact your account manager or call (800) 800-4239 for access."
 
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cdoublejj said:
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Did you order any of them?

I actually go two of them about 1-2 weeks ago. I tried to install it into my HP laptop and it worked on initial install. However upon reboot it has no connection and bluetooth is non existent. I had to uninstall and put the old Realtek card back in to get it to work. No luck getting the drivers to work. Was just seeing if it was just me or if theres a trick/drivers that specifically work better than others.
 
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Did you order any of them?

I actually go two of them about 1-2 weeks ago. I tried to install it into my HP laptop and it worked on initial install. However upon reboot it has no connection and bluetooth is non existent. I had to uninstall and put the old Realtek card back in to get it to work. No luck getting the drivers to work. Was just seeing if it was just me or if theres a trick/drivers that specifically work better than others.
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yup I ordered 3 with no eta for delivery. want to cancel but no cancelation option
 
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buying from cdw has been a miserable experience. To top it off, they shipped ups. 3rd trip to the CVS store after getting a "its dropped off at the local CVS".
Insane...Never buy from CDW again..or choose ups
 
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buying from cdw has been a miserable experience. To top it off, they shipped ups. 3rd trip to the CVS store after getting a "its dropped off at the local CVS".
Insane...Never buy from CDW again..or choose ups
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Different shipping services have vastly different levels of quality depending on where you live. Here UPS is the best and FedEx is terrible. If I can ever choose I always will choose UPS here. I know people in other cities where it is the exact opposite.
Buying from CDW is also not the same as buying from CDW Outlet. Even aside from that, the vast majority have no problems.

Bummer that you had a bad experience either way though. Thats never fun.
 
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were you charged? i guess i need to contact them too, i haven't got any updates.
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Yup, it was out of the blue. Check my order status and had no eta. Then all of a sudden credit card charged and order shipped.
They shipped UPS requiring signature. I did eventually get a hold of CS and got refunded, never made that 4th trip to CVS to pick it up...pouring here in cali.
 
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