Microsoft has announced two headsets for their Mixed Reality and a motion controller. Headsets will be less pricey as Oculus and HTC Vive
HP Windows Mixed Reality Headset - $329
- Two high-resolution liquid crystal displays at 1440 x 1440
- 2.89” diagonal display size (x2)
- Front hinged display
- Double padded headband and easy adjustment knob for all day comfort
- 95 degrees horizontal field of view
- Display refresh rate up to 90 Hz (native)
- Built-in audio out and microphone support through 3.5mm jack
- Single cable with HDMI 2.0 (display) and USB 3.0 (data) for connectivity
- 4.0m/0.6m removable cable
- Inside-out tracking
Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset - $299
- Two high-resolution liquid crystal displays at 1440 x 1440
- 2.89” diagonal display size (x2)
- Front hinged display
- 95 degrees horizontal field of view
- Display refresh rate up to 90 Hz (native)
- Built-in audio out and microphone support through 3.5mm jack
- Single cable with HDMI 2.0 (display) and USB 3.0 (data) for connectivity
- Inside-out tracking
- 4.0 meter cable
Acer headset will be bundled with motion controllers for $399.
Mixed Reality minimum specification
- CPU: Intel Mobile Core i5 (e.g. 7200U) dual-core with hyperthreading equivalent.
- GPU: Integrated Intel HD Graphics 620 (GT2) equivalent or greater DX12 API capable GPU.
- RAM: 8GB+ dual channel required for integrated graphics.
- HDMI: HDMI 1.4 with 2880x1440 at 60Hz. HDMI 2.0 or DP 1.3+ with 2880x1440 at 90Hz.
- Hard disk drive (HDD): 100GB+, solid state drive (SSD) [preferred] / HDD
- USB: USB 3.0 Type-A or USB 3.1 Type-C Port with DisplayPort Alternate Mode
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 for accessories
