The R-8 and R-9 are the latest smartglasses, courtesy of Qualcomm and ODG
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- Anonymous
- 4Js
- 07 Jan 2017
AnonD-525497, 06 Jan 2017Quote: Everyone already own a smartphone or computer at hom... moreThat completely negates the point of what they said.
Then that is you choosing to buy those extra things for more cost.
That still doesn't justify their pricing.
And still most people can't or don't think they need to upgrade that much that often
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- Spike1
- kEy
- 06 Jan 2017
Julliard, 05 Jan 2017You do realized the display lenses size is around 2-3inch o... moreCorrect but when you view it, you are viewing at a huge scene!
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- jIv
- 06 Jan 2017
Quote: Everyone already own a smartphone or computer at home. Thus, VR is consider cheaper as you dont need to even consider buying a new computer or smartphone. Do you consider buying a new smartphone when buying a Google Cardboard, like seriously? Do you consider buying a computer when buying a HTC Vive, seriously?
I am looking at a VR headset, and yes I am looking to replace my 3yr old pc to build one I am confident will run new vr content for the next 3 years. As for phones, I am considering which new unit to buy based on processor, speed of updates, modem speed and daydream capability. SO yes, many of us who like to play with the cutting edge tech will be considering new devices and larger costs due to pursuing our hobby,
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- Julliard
- RIE
- 05 Jan 2017
Spike1, 04 Jan 2017a 1000 dollars for HD only? its only about screen...so to e... moreYou do realized the display lenses size is around 2-3inch only for each eyes. HD display for 2inch screen is very pixel dense. Close to 730ppi at most.
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- Julliard
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- 05 Jan 2017
AnonD-525497, 04 Jan 2017Oculus Rift is just $599, and the computer to go with it on... moreEveryone already own a smartphone or computer at home. Thus, VR is consider cheaper as you dont need to even consider buying a new computer or smartphone. Do you consider buying a new smartphone when buying a Google Cardboard, like seriously? Do you consider buying a computer when buying a HTC Vive, seriously?
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- Anonymous
- krW
- 05 Jan 2017
I sure there are a few other things in there that we are not accounting for and they need something to compensate it being so new and niche....
But they are flat out of their minds to think they should be able to charge $1700 for that.
That's going to make people not buy them. How the heck are you going to make money when you only get half or a fourth or less of the sales you might have?????????????
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- YodaSec
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- 05 Jan 2017
Thats real innovation #1 of the 2017 year. No more head down generation. Thats whole new device. Hopping other biggest manufacturers also will represent self smart glasses, notice whole new technology innovation niche, and it have more competition and get lower Smart Glasses cost. But when we talking about whole new main device, cost is not much, when we compare with flagship phones. Only now problem is new content shortage in this new main device. But need remember start QHD screens in phone. Maybe new content is not big problem in this Smart Glasses. Well now its premium new device, will appears quickly new content. Its not be problem create when device is very practical in life.
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- Anonymous
- krW
- 05 Jan 2017
Ha! And I thought the Playstation vr headset was overpriced!! 😂😂😂😂
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- krystian
- IBx
- 04 Jan 2017
Anonymous, 04 Jan 2017Next step: screens integrated in contact lenses...Everyone I know that wears contact lenses hates dealing with them. There's also maintaining extreme hygiene because it can get dangerous if you don't. People have lost their sight from not changing lenses or cleaning daily.
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- Anonymous
- pVN
- 04 Jan 2017
AnonD-525497, 04 Jan 2017Oculus Rift is just $599, and the computer to go with it on... moreNo it is not. You don't buy a computer just for VR. You can also play regular games (on TV or wherever) , also do your taxes, watch a movie, edit a video.
So yeah $1000 *just* for VR is a lot.
Also as the user above said, glasses are too close to the eyes, that's not good for VR.
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- Anonymous
- pVN
- 04 Jan 2017
Too close to the eyes, not good for VR. Probably good for AR, but AR is a gimmick and nobody is ever going to use it, so this product will fail.
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- Spike1
- kEy
- 04 Jan 2017
a 1000 dollars for HD only? its only about screen...so to expect me to waist that much on HD or FHD s craziness. Lets wait another year or 2
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- jIv
- 04 Jan 2017
Julliard, 04 Jan 2017I get your point. But still, even Oculus Rift is just $599,... moreOculus Rift is just $599, and the computer to go with it only costs $800 (entry point) so by this argument the $1000 price tag of a compact all in one device is quite reasonable.
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- AnonD-525497
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- 04 Jan 2017
B, 04 Jan 2017They must have added one 0 more than intended when they mad... moreYou forgot to add:
Retooling a factory for production
hardware: mic, speaker, battery ect.
research time, wages, prototype units
wages for hundreds or more employees
software engineers
ect. ect, ect.
We live in a magical world of face computers, in ear translators and a global communication infrastructure. Leading edge progress has never been cheap, or cost effective.
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- AnonD-610799
- 4WI
- 04 Jan 2017
B, 04 Jan 2017They must have added one 0 more than intended when they mad... moreThe difference is these are not intended to be VR, but AR. More like Google Glass than a Rift or Vive.
Still, that price point looks more like a proof of concept than a finished product. Still waiting for a clip-on for my regular glasses so I'm not walking around all day with either Google Glass or giant sunglasses.
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- Anonymous
- rvk
- 04 Jan 2017
Totally overpriced
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- 04s
- 04 Jan 2017
They must have added one 0 more than intended when they made the priceces for these handsets?
The SOC is probably around $80 and the display $50 so that would be around $170 for the retail price...
When these headsets arrive, you will almost certainly be able to experience much better VR by using a SD835 Device and Daydream with 4 times that resolution and 3 times the FOV starting at $400.
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- Anonymous
- n@g
- 04 Jan 2017
Next step: screens integrated in contact lenses...
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- AnonD-625786
- 0@f
- 04 Jan 2017
Me want.