Numerous firms are making makes an attempt to drive VR expertise to the business area. HP this week launched its first AR/VR headset that was designed from the bottom each for shopper in addition to for business/skilled functions.
The HP Reverb VR headset is outfitted with two 2.89-inch screens that includes a 2160×2160 decision per eye (4320×2160 mixed decision), a 90 Hz refresh fee, and a 114-degree discipline of view. The head mounted show (HMD) comes with a built-in inside-out 6-degree-of-freedom (6DoF) positional monitoring and subsequently doesn’t want any exterior sensors. It additionally has its personal spatial audio headset, and two front-facing cameras to allow augmented actuality functions. The gadget additionally comes with Bluetooth related movement controllers which can be pre-synced to the headset to simplify setup.
To make the Reverb VR HMD extra snug to make use of, HP outfitted it with a reasonably distinctive adjustable headstrap that includes a built-in cable administration and enhanced ergonomics to compensate the burden and make sure that the headset doesn’t fall.
HP’s Reverb headset requires a reasonably highly effective PC with a DisplayPort 1.three connection to make sure correct efficiency at a 4320×2160 decision with a 90 Hz refresh fee. HP says that the head-mounted show is totally suitable with its Z VR wearable backpack PC, however remember that sure applications may want a high-end graphics card solely present in gaming/workstation desktops.
The HP Reverb VR headsets — each the Professional and Consumer Editions — can work completely with Windows Mixed Reality, and SteamVR functions (that are largely video games). The solely {hardware} distinction between the 2 variations is their bundle: the Pro mannequin comes bundled with a 0.6-meter cable for HP’s Z VR Backpack PC in addition to a washable face cushion.
HP will begin promoting its Reverb VR headsets in late April. The shopper model will price $599, the value of the skilled mannequin will probably be disclosed at a later date. Both HMDs will probably be coated with a one-year guarantee with non-obligatory care packs for the Pro taste.
Source: HP
