Acer and HPs Mixed Reality headsets are available to pre-order
Developers now have the possibility of pre-ordering the HP and Acer Developer Edition Mixed Reality headsets from the Microsoft Store in the USA and Canada. Both headsets will ship in August 2017 and feature state-of-the-art, inside-out tracking so users don’t need to set up external cameras or IR emitters for an immersive experience.
HP Windows Mixed Reality Headset Developer Edition
The device is priced at $329 and features the following:
- 2 hi-res liquid crystal displays at 1440×1440
- Front hinged display
- 95 degree horizontal field of view
- Display refresh rate of maximum 90Hz
- Built-in audio out and 3.5mm jack for microphone support
- Single cable with HDMI 2.0
- USB 3.0 for connectivity
- Inside-out tracking
- 0m/0.6m removable cable
- Double-padded headband and easy adjustment knob for all day comfort
The Acer Mixed Reality Headset
This device is priced at $299 and features the following specs:
- 2 hi-res liquid crystal displays at 1440×1440
- Front hinged display
- 95 degrees horizontal field of view
- Display refresh rate of maximum 90Hz
- Built-in audio out and 3.5mm jack for microphone support
- Single cable with HDMI 2.0
- USB 3.0 for connectivity
- Inside-out tracking
- 4m cable
Recommended specs for compatibility
Here are the minimum PC recommendations for future Windows Mixed Reality app developers:
- Intel Desktop Core i7 (6+ core) OR AMD Ryzen 7 1700 (6 Core and 12 threads)
- NVIDIA GTX 980/1060, AMD Radeon RX 480 with 2GB
- Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 2.2
- Thermal design power of at least15W
- 1 available graphics display port for headset
- Resolution SVGA (800×600) or greater
- 32 bits of color per pixel
- 16GB RAM or greater
- 10GB of free space
- 1 available USB port for headset which must supply at least 900mA
- Bluetooth 4.0
These specs are rounded up for app developers and you can see the full list on Microsoft’s blog post.
Pre-order Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset Developer Edition
Pre-order HP Windows Mixed Reality Headset Developer Edition
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