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HTC Vive teardown shows it's even easier to fix than Oculus Rift
We've seen the iFixit folks tear apart the Oculus Rift, now they've taken their tools and relentless curiosity to the other big VR player, the HTC Vive. Both headsets are basically just complex containers for two OLED displays, but it's fascinating to see how the companies went about designing them. For example, while they both use fresnel lens designs (which allow for thinner lenses compared to early VR headsets), the Vive's approach relies on its eye relief mechanism to tweak focus, whereas the Rift's curved lenses requires you to move the headset higher or lower on your face for focus.
