Gadgetory

it seems like everyone is working on a lower-cost mixed reality headset right now and we've seen coming soon versions of these devices from Acer Lenovo and now HP and if they all seem strangely similar that's because they're built from the same Microsoft reference design with the same specs the same displays and the same software both the Acer and HP headsets are now available to pre-order as developer edition models which means they're not ready for general consumer use yet but intended for programmers who want to create virtual and mixed reality experiences compared to the $300 asa version we've previously tried the HP model cost $30 more but you get a knob in the back for tightening more head strap padding and HP claims a bigger cutout for your nose trust me as someone who's used almost every VR headset imaginable good space for noses and eyeglasses is key in practice both the Acer and HP mix reality headsets are impressive for VR first-timers but don't feel up to the level of the more expensive HTC and oculus VR systems call my hands-on time with both of these systems as a work in progress but there's a long way to go from the developer kit to an actual consumer level product microsoft says retail version should be Unseld by this holiday season and even better they won't require ultra high-end PC hardware you