10-16-2017 07:39 PM
Whereas the competitions trifecta will turn out more like...
10-17-2017 03:13 PM
kojack said:
The term Mixed Reality has existed since at least 1994, where it has meant a spectrum of devices ranging from AR to VR. The modern usage as compositing live footage over vr footage like SteamVR and Oculus let you do is actually the wrong usage of the term.
The Microsoft developer site uses it correctly, it's one software ecosystem and API that supports Hololens (at the AR end of the Mixed Reality spectrum) and Immersive Headsets (at the VR end).
But MS marketing has twisted things around and the Immersive Headsets are now being called Mixed Reality headsets, which is confusing people because they aren't covering the mixed reality spectrum with one device, it's just one device at one end of the spectrum that MS covers.
10-17-2017 03:27 PM
kojack said:
The term Mixed Reality has existed since at least 1994, where it has meant a spectrum of devices ranging from AR to VR. The modern usage as compositing live footage over vr footage like SteamVR and Oculus let you do is actually the wrong usage of the term.The Microsoft developer site uses it correctly, it's one software ecosystem and API that supports Hololens (at the AR end of the Mixed Reality spectrum) and Immersive Headsets (at the VR end).
But MS marketing has twisted things around and the Immersive Headsets are now being called Mixed Reality headsets, which is confusing people because they aren't covering the mixed reality spectrum with one device, it's just one device at one end of the spectrum that MS covers.
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10-17-2017 03:32 PM
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10-17-2017 09:29 PM
Zenbane said:
Hiro_Protag0nist said:
Who has dubbed Santa Cruz mid range VR?
How can they, we don't know the specs?
It's mid-range because it removes the cost of a VR Ready Machine. And while we don't know the full spec's yet, the target pricing is mid-range for the final version.
snowdog said:
The problem that I have with Santa Cruz is that it isn't going to be competing with the Windows VR headsets. The specs aren't going to be as good.
The Rift at $400 Is going to compete with them instead - a high-end headset at a mid-range headset's price.
Mixed Reality offers both AR and VR, whereas the Rift is offering VR only at $400. Plus, Acer is offering a Mixed Reality headset for only $299 ($100 less than the Rift).
Also, many existing Windows Machines will be able to run the low-end of the Mixed Reality experience; and anyone who wants high-end Mixed Reality (dubbed "Ultra") will have to upgrade to something akin to a VR Ready Machine.
The biggest selling point for Mixed Reality is that it will also work with Laptops... giving it that feeling of being both mobile and Desktop PC quality. This is where Santa Cruz will shine the most, since it is also both mobile and Desktop PC quality: only with a better experience due to the Oculus Platform.
Before doing research on these 3 offerings, my plan was to purchase GO for my business app ideas. But now I think Santa Cruz is the way to go for sure.
10-17-2017 10:12 PM
Hiro_Protag0nist said:
I’m confused again because i’m under the impression that Santa Cruz does need the VR Ready PC?
Wiki:
https://xinreality.com/wiki/Oculus_Santa_Cruz
10-17-2017 10:48 PM
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10-17-2017 10:52 PM
Protocol7 said:
The current Santa Cruz prototype has the on-board computer integrated into the headset now, not on the back of the head
10-18-2017 01:47 AM