>>310444825
I see your point and raise you with OG Vive with Knuckles.
>better FoV (circle vs square, 90degrees vs 110)
>upgrade path to Index
>hasleess FBT
>No need for USB3 cables routed all over your room
>no need for specific USB chipset which works with CV1
>easy to replace connector cable

Vive can work with basically any HDMI cable you can fit in, there are 3rd party cables available, CV1 has proprietary cable which costs 150 dollars used now.

Cables get used up and need to be replaced from time to time.