With this headset, HTC attacks the Chinese market
A new type of virtual reality headset comes on the market: all-in-one headsets that do not require smartphones or computers to work
HTC is part of the companies that are working on this type of virtual reality headset. And the company has just introduced a product dedicated to the Chinese market called Vive Standalone.
Powered by a SoC Snapdragon 835 and based on a reference design offered by Qualcomm, the headset works with apps from the HTC Viveport platform.
For the moment, we do not know the price or the characteristics. However, according to our colleague The Verge, this headset will have many similarities with another virtual reality headset on which HTC works with Google.
Also all-in-one, this one will be propelled by the platform Daydream of the firm of Mountain View, which is not available in China.
HTC is not the only one working on all-in-one headsets. Google is working with other manufacturers, such as Lenovo, to release other Daydream headphones of the same type.
And according to rumors, Facebook, which offers the Oculus Rift, and that works with Samsung on the Gear VR, would also have an all-in-one model on which he would work with Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi.
A category that could democratize virtual reality
Today, there are two main categories of virtual reality helmets. On the one hand, we have those like Gear VR that work with smartphones and are more accessible. On the other hand, we have the HTC Vive and the Oculus Rift, which are more efficient. The prices of these helmets are higher and they require an ultra powerful PC that can cost over $ 1,000
With all-in-one headsets, manufacturers could offer a better experience compared to smartphone headsets, while selling more affordable products than the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.
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