Prospects for virtual reality in 2018
When it seems like the digital industry has stopped moving forward, another surprise appears at the next CES. In early 2018, several companies showed off their virtual reality gadgets, showing the world what VR technology can surprise. Lenovo Mirage SoloLenovo has released a fully self-contained VR headset with powerful hardware. Lenovo Mirage Solo has its own display with a resolution of 2560 by 1440 (for each eye 1280 by 1440) and a viewing angle of 100 degrees. The picture refresh rate is 75 Hz. This is not the highest value, but it makes the eyes less tired. Not without built-in wireless technologies: there is WiFi and Bluetooth version 5.0 on board. The front of the helmet has a stereo camera that allows you to capture 3D content in 4K resolution. The captured video can be uploaded directly to Youtube. All available hardware is controlled by Qualcomm's top Snapdragon 835 processor with two gigabytes of RAM. Thanks to this, the picture is rendered as smoothly and without lags. The cost of virtual pleasure will cost about $ 400 or 23,000 rubles. The helmet will be on sale by the summer of this year. Daydream ViewGoogle has released another Daydream View VR headset, designed exclusively for Pixel and Pixel XL. The image quality is accordingly determined by the smartphone inserted into the helmet. Outwardly, the device is not much different from other models, but as soon as you pick it up, it becomes clear that Google has worked perfectly on the issue of comfort: the material is pleasant to the touch, the helmet is light, it sits comfortably on the head and does not cause a feeling of heaviness. In addition to the helmet, there is a control panel equipped with a touch panel and position sensors. Owners of Pixel flagships can buy a helmet now at a price of 8,000 rubles. Its only drawback is overheating of the smartphone during prolonged use: after 20 minutes of playing, the phone issues a corresponding notification and closes the application. Vive ProHTC has updated its Vive lineup with a Pro version. The virtual helmet has its own AMOLED display with a total resolution of 2880 x 1600 px and a refresh rate of 90Hz. Detachable Hi-Res certified stereo headset delivers high quality, lifelike sound. This helmet does not have autonomy, it works only in conjunction with a computer. The connection will be through the Vive Wireless Adapter, ensuring minimal I / O latency between devices. The VR system is controlled by two manipulators with ultra-precise and sensitive positioning sensors in space. The device is expected to be released by the middle of the year, the cost has not yet been specified. The Topic of Article: Prospects for virtual reality in 2018. |
