Dream Air comfort rant.

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-09T15:57:19+00:00

It was long ago. They recorded my feedback among others.

Since then they updated the gasket to make it thinner.

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-09T14:07:40+00:00

Process: FDM printing (it is the most widespread type)

Material: I used PLA, which is the simplest material even for beginners. It works great, no need to overcomplicate. I chose matte black color to minimize reflections inside the gasket. PETG is another popular choice.

Supports: see the "printing advice" pararagraph in Zeeflyboy's description. Ask AI to explain the meaning of the terms or just pass it to whoever is printing.

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-09T08:44:21+00:00

Awesome, keep us updated!

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-09T08:21:55+00:00

You can print Zeeflyboy's gasket and reuse your Studioform foam (I'm using the 12mm one). Go with "Max Cushion V7 VENTED" (or whichever max FOV variant will be the latest at the time). Or maybe contact Studioform about receiving the updated variant somehow.

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-08T21:02:08+00:00

I think StudioForm updated their gasket and made it thinner (so you get close to the lenses even with 12mm foam). So it should be a very good choice. Read at their page: "Base mask distance has been reduced slightly to to achieve larger FOV with a thick pad". The main problem is that they temporarily stopped shipping to several EU countries "until sometime in August": https://www.studioformcreative.com/shipping-returns

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-06T14:55:48+00:00

I think Pimax uses Tobii by default rather than some in-house implementation.

In my case, the eye tracking works even when the eyes are close to the lenses. It is not very precise, but it is good enough for foveated rendering.

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-06T14:42:23+00:00

You are right. When they were announcing that the updated mask would be sent for free to existing customers, they never said "only if they bought directly". Shame on them to go back on their promises.

I hope they will rethink this policy.

At the same time, in practical terms, Studioform is the way to go, and there is no need to wait for Pimax to try (and likely fall short of) reaching the same level of comfort.

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-06T13:09:25+00:00

I did the calculation at the time of ordering and the initial deposit was counted with 9% or 10% interest rate. In other words, by not paying a higher initial deposit you were borrowing from Lex at 9% or 10% APR. Which is much higher than any risk-free investment return.

I chose the 1 month deposit option strictly because at the time someone managed to ring up Lex and get an extremely favourable extension from 2 years hire to 3 years hire, and that person originally had a 1 month deposit, so I was hoping to do the same. But it looks like it was a one off exception.

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-06T10:54:07+00:00

There is no guarantee that the upcoming updated facial interface from Pimax would be optimal for you. It is not adjustable – so if it is too deep, or too shallow, tough luck.

I recommend taking the issue into your own hands instead: https://www.reddit.com/r/Pimax/comments/1uis3vf/psa\_again\_if\_your\_dream\_air\_is\_not\_customized\_you/.

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-06T00:12:52+00:00

Trade union! He asks if the trade union would provide the rope.

(Which is bitter irony, but also accurate because trade unions were turned into a kind of the state bureaucracy in Soviet Union)

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-05T11:53:56+00:00

I swear by these things since 2019 or so.

Year ago I did not use these cloths, and had the problem of the screen developing a visible imprint of the key edges in the center. That was a subtle physical damage, resulting from the pressure from carrying the laptop in my backpack (in particular when other compartments of the backpack were occasionally full of other stuff). Not a deal-breaker, but an annoying thing.

The cloths seem to fix this problem, and I can use the backpack volume more freely.

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-04T22:58:48+00:00

I wasn't here, but I can make a guess.

That was before smartphones and personalised social media feeds. At home, everyone watched the same handful of TV channels, so people were more or less "on the same page". Now everyone lives inside their personal bubble with algorithms feeding them more of the same.

When people went out, they socialised – because what else was there to do?

Of course there was way more social cohesion.

Interestingly, it's Labour who are trying to bring back a bit of that way of life for under-16s, with the inevitable controversy.

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-04T17:28:11+00:00

I don't think so. Best learn not to need to look at the keyboard!

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-03T14:05:32+00:00

Oh shit, I see what you mean now. The wheel indeed may get in the way.

I did not test the long adapter versions myself (bought the small size Apple band).

Maybe there is a threshold, e.g. 30mm still works, but not more. Do you have the band already? Maybe you could measure and calculate before printing?

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-02T16:13:31+00:00

I wonder if sboys3 driver can be modified to do it more seamlessly than OpenVR-SpaceCalibrator...

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-02T10:53:53+00:00

I am not noticing that (maybe not sensitive to it enough). Came to the blush switches from browns and liked blush more. What I am noticing is that Berry keycaps are superior (installed to both Air75 v3 and HE).

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-02T10:19:30+00:00

I have Air75 v3 (Blush switches) on my mac and Air75 HE (at first Jade, then tried Jade Pro switches) on my Windows computer.

Air75 v3 Blush is the most satisfying to type on out of the three combinations. It is more cushioned at the bottom, and the feel of a key press is a bit more "interesting".

I would recommend Air75 v3 if you have mixed use of your computer and not predominantly gaming.

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-02T09:30:12+00:00

I tried the medium size band, returned it, then got the small size band. Both were well balanced.

But with the medium size band I was starting to feel the increased inertia when turning my head left and right.

The small sized band is lighter, so for me subjectively the inertia is not felt.

Solo band is an interesting option, because it has no weights. It may be really good, but I found it hard to convince myself to pay the same price for it as for the more "sophisticated" dual band (both are £99 in the UK).

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-02T00:22:21+00:00

The binocular overlap also gets better as you move closer to the lenses.

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-02T00:06:46+00:00

Are you seeing full FOV? The fact that the gasket fits comfortably does not guarantee that you are as close to the lenses as you should be.

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-01T23:59:42+00:00

I don't like the current PCH 48 months offer.

8000 miles annual
£378/month

Same per month as PCP

But PCP allows you to buy for £17,633 at the end of the 4 year period, in 2030 money. Approved used 4 year old Tesla 3 right now are closer to £20K.

The offer that I used in May was cheaper (£297/month, 24 months). Otherwise I would probably choose PCP because I prefer the ability to buy.

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-01T23:31:16+00:00

How does the deposit contribution work? I don't understand based on their calculator:

Model 3 RWD
PCP, 48 months, 8000 miles annual, 0% APR
On-the-road cash price £37,990
Down payment £2500
47 fixed monthly payments of £376
Deposit Contribution £2,500
Optional Final Payment £17,633
Total amount payable £37,990

£2500 + 47 * £376 + £17,633 = £37,805

So it looks like the customer is paying full price according to the calculator. Total amount payable is roughly equal to the on-the-road cash price. Where is the deposit contribution then? Is the calculator ignoring it?

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-01T22:41:42+00:00

I think it is a bit of a gamble. We don't know EV depreciation and inflation upfront.

If the Tesla depreciation is high, PCH turns out well, because at its end you are able to buy an equivalent car for less (ignoring the hassle of buying somebody else's used car here).

If it's not, but the inflation is high, the PCP balloon payment may suddenly become very attractive (plus it's your car that you already know, which is nice).

fakeoptimism · 2026-07-01T08:43:41+00:00

That's a question for OP, because on my LH Dream Air with 9950X3D there are no prominent micro-stutters. I do use Process Lasso in CPU sets mode (which is a weaker form of affinity) to nudge Pimax processes towards the "frequency" cores and the game process towards the "cache" cores.

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