That’s great. And hopefully they are the 2nd Gen versions. Whatever the case…I would always highly encourage people to buy them from a retailer that allows for a no-penalty return. I would definitely NOT buy one from a second hand seller (eBay or similar). Just based on the number of hardware issues I think it is too much of a gamble to not have a quick and easy return option.
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I just got a reply from one Belgian distributor (the Lux ones is outrageously expensive) and…
… it is good news 
“I confirm that the models in stock in Belgium are indeed of the second generation, without the problems of the first generation. … HP Belgium has certified us that the problems of the 1st generation are behind us.”
So yeah… even though the prices are a little higher than those in the US 
I will pull the trigger.
Funnily enough, this comes right after I invested into all possible comfort mods for my O+ (VR covers, Widmo lenses, headstrap) and therefore I will not capitalize on them so much. C’est la vie 
though.
Only now I am not sure whether to keep the O+ or to sell it. Maybe I will keep it at least for a few months to see that the 2nd gen Reverb is indeed OK and sell it later.
Milan
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In another thread there was some mention of turning VR headsets into guacamole serving bowls … “guac” is very popular in the States right now…
So today I have also received a box of “not shoes” 
along with my new GPU (tears are still coming to my eyes whenever I think about the price of that tandem).
And my wife hints that tonight… if the kids fall asleep soon… we could… you know…
Obviously I am chosing the righ option 
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Play Monopoly?
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Lucky dog! I’m still waiting for my replacement box of shoes. Sigh. But the good news is that I’m reading that the issues do seem to be solved. From all I can tell, nobody is having any issues with the newer units. Fingers-crossed…
Hehe…I love “playing Monopoly” with the wife 
…oops, that was my outside voice…
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Yeah, since the prescription lenses for my Reverb are still on its way, it had to be “Monopoly” 
I hope so. Though according to the serial number of my Reverb, it was manufactured in June (25th week). So I am a bit unsure.
Anyway, lately I have seen few quite not-so-positive reviews (reddit, Tyriel Wood) which really makes me curious about the new experience 
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I just received my Reverb from HP yesterday, and as the resolution improvement over the O+ is really impressive. However, how do I know if I have one of the newer models that should be less likely to have the issues seen at launch?
Good question.
I got a confirmation from “my” reseller who got this confirmation from HP Belgium directly.
Besides, the box includes also a plastic piece that should hold the connectors from the headset to the PC secure. Otherwise… I can’t really say. Time will tell…?
Apparently, the three digit part of the serial number (look inside on the left side of the headset) shows when the headset was manufactured - mine shows xxx925xxx - so 25th week of 2019.
Good luck!
Ultimately, if it doesn’t scramble your PC like it did @BeachAV8R’s…you probably have the newer model.
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Just received notice from B&H that they are back in stock. Finger hovers nervously above the Buy button. What say you gents?
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I say: if you are into flight simming, push the button
My 2nd Gen Reverb works frawlessly till now and I am literally rediscovering all “my” planes in the VR. Yesterday it was the ERJ 135 from AYGN to AYPY in P3D - and yes, I could see the PFD and MFD without leaning in
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You guys are really no help trying to maintain healthy finances and relationships. Reverb inbound Monday. Will most likely adapt @BeachAV8R method of using the Odyssey touch controllers.
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Cool. Can’t wait to hear how it goes. My replacement should be arriving any day now hopefully…!
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I see that the Reverb is now available from HP UK for £598.80 including VAT so it is very much back on my short list. I have an RTX 2070 so will that be sufficient to get going with the Reverb? Thanks
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Based on my experience with the RTX2070S and the Rift S I have my doubts if a 2070 can decently run the Reverb in DCSW.
OK, thanks Aginor.
Hmmm…
It should but like everything, “That depends”. In this case, I would think it would depend on your DCS graphics settings. True my RTX 2080 “goes to eleven” as it were, but I will check my settings and FPS to give you all a better answer. At the end of the day, what you don’t want are the jitters / stutters like I have seen too much in XP11 and just saw recently in DCS when I turned up VR pixel density to 1.5.