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== Introduction ==
The [[Acer’s Windows 10 headset Headset]] is one of the first [[head-mounted display|head-mounted displays]] (HMDs) developed in partnership with [[Microsoft ]] for this company’s flagship operating system (OS). It is part of a new line of [[virtual reality]] (VR) headsets for the [[Windows 10VR]], and one of the first to have a prototype ready for testing. The [[VR Headsets|VR headset ]] takes advantage of the [[VR ]] and [[augmented reality]] (AR) capabilities provided by the [[Windows 10 Creators Update]].
Microsoft refers to this new range of headsets as [[mixed reality]] (MR), blurring the boundary 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 OS by, for example, projecting Windows apps on the wall or in the middle of thin air.
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 ==
Moving away from [[infrared tracking ]] [[positional tracking ]] technology that involves wall hacking or placing trackers on a crowded desk, The Acer Mixed Reality headset is built upon the evolution of Hololens inside out tracking technology.
With two front facing cameras that track head position and environment, the headset is able to achieve 6DoF 6[[DoF]] positional tracking without any external trackers. This easy setup made the headset attractive to VR users who find it a burden setting up trackers.
== Hardware ==
The Acer Mixed Reality Headset is considerably lighter than [[Rift ]] and [[Vive ]] and spots a simple sharp colored design. Unlike most headset with clear lens, the headset comes with an opaque lens where you can flip the visor up a clear view of your physical environment.
The headset also boasts two 2.89” HD LCD displays with 1440 x 1440 resolution per eye at 90Hz refresh rate and 95 degrees [[FOV]]. A single cable with HDMI 2.0 and USB3.0 connectors is all it takes to connect the headset to a high-performance PC. Rather than wand type controllers as in higher-end competitors, the mixed reality headset works with Xbox one controller.
== Technical Specifications ==
* 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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