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Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset

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[[File:Acer VR Headset.png|thumb|Figure 1. Acer's Windows 10 Headset (Image: www.theverge.com)]] == Intro Introduction ==The Acer’s Windows 10 headset is one of the first [[head-mounted display|head-mounted displays]] (HMDs) developed in partnership with Microsoft partners with Acer to further blur the boundary for this company’s flagship operating system (OS). It is part of a new line of AR and [[virtual reality]] (VR in ) headsets for the soon to be released Acer Windows 10 Mixed Reality Headset, and one of the first to have a prototype ready for testing. The first batch VR headset takes advantage of the headset is scheduled to release in August 2017, at $300 VR and targets developers with commercial versions believed [[augmented reality]] (AR) capabilities provided by the [[Windows 10 Creators Update]]. Microsoft refers to be available at the end this new range of headsets as [[mixed reality]] (MR), blurring the yearboundary between AR and VR. The mixed reality headset targets developers and VR/AR enthusiasts . It creates a virtual space where the user can interact with the Windows 10 Creator Update. It literally projects your OS by, for example, projecting Windows apps on your the wall or in the middle of thin air as you slipped on . Acer’s VR headset uses positioning technology from the [[HoloLens]] project, avoiding the necessity of external infrared illuminators. Indeed, one of the core reasons for Microsoft to introduce its mixed reality headsets is the complexity of setting up virtual reality hardware, which could deter its adoption for some users. Microsoft aims to simplify the setup process - Acer’s headsetis designed to be simply plug-and-play - and deliver virtual experiences to users in an affordable manner. There have been some issues with the early development kit; there were reports of ambient light affecting how the headset tracking works and causing the screen to black out. However, it is expected that these problems will be solved before its release to the general public.The first batch of the headset is scheduled to release in August 2017, at $300, and targets developers. The commercial version is expected to be available at the end of the year.
== Features ==
https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/projects/campaigns/windows-mixed-reality
 
== Background ==
One of the core reasons for Microsoft to introduce the mixed reality platform is the complexity of setting up virtual reality hardware that deters the adoption for some users. Microsoft aims to simplify the process of bringing the experience of the virtual world to users in an affordable manner.
== History ==
* October, 2016 - : Microsoft announced a partnership with Acer for the development of a mixed reality headset.* January, 2017, : Acer Mixed Reality Headset, revealed to attendees at CES 2017 .* August, 2017 :Developer Version Release Date : August 2017release date.
== References ==
* https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/d/acer-windows-mixed-reality-headset-developer-edition/8pb4twx13m2n
* https://www.vrheads.com/windows-mixed-reality
* http://www.pcmag.com/news/353384/hands-on-acers-windows-10-mixed-reality-headset
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