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Windows Mixed Reality Dev Kits Available For Pre-order

Windows Mixed Reality Dev Kits Available For Pre-order

Developers in the US and Canada can now pre-order Windows Mixed Reality dev kits from Acer at $299, and HP at $329. You can pre-order through the Microsoft Store for developers in the US (Acer, HP) and Canada (Acer, HP)

 

The two headsets share the majority of specs:

  • Two high-resolution liquid crystal displays at 1440 x 1440
  • 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

The only differences are that where the Acer’s 4.0m cable is fixed, the HP allows you to swap it out for a 0.6m cable, which is also included. The HP also features a double-padded headband and adjustment knob.

The HP has removable cables, padded headband and adjustment knob.
 

Pre-orders for other territories will follow. You can sign up to be notified here.

 

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