VRGE

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Intro

Getting yourself immersed in the VR world is cool, especially if you’re a proud owner of PSVR or Vive. But storing those VR headsets and controllers in place seems to be a clumsy affair until team VRGE started their VR docking set project at Kickstarter. VRGE charging docks provide the ease of storing, securing and charging common VR headsets through its thoughtful design.

Having raised more than $36K for the project, VRGE docking sets are now available for order via Kickstarter for $79 per unit and is expected to shipped in April 2017. The VRGE charging dock works with HTC Vive while an adaptor is needed for Rift or PSVR hardware.

Features

What separates VRGE from its competitors is the combination of functionality, aesthetic and the versatility it offers as a docking station and charging facility. With popular VR gadgets in mind, the VRGE was designed to work with Vive, Rift and PSVR gears. The fact that you could either have it mounted on a table or wall easily made it a plus point for space saving home VR enthusiasts.


Hardware

The VRGE charging dock comes with a stylish, sleek and attractive design, which is barely a surprise as the founders are both industrial designers with over 3 decades of experience.

It also spots a rubber fee on the bottom which provides a firm grip at all time. The VRGE charging dock features a slit opening in the front for the gadget’s cord to be organized in a tidy manner. The headsets are placed facing down to protect light sensitive lenses with controllers stand built in on the sides.

Charging the VR hardware is simple, with USB dongles fed into the units and two USB cables are shipped together with the VRGE charging dock.

Technical Specifications

  • Dimension : 14.17” x 6.5” x2.7”
  • Weight : 2.2 lbs
  • Finishing : Maple Wood/Gloss White or Walnut Wood/Gunmetal Grey
  • Included : 2 USB cables for charging


Background

The VRGE team was founded by Sean Campbell and Eric Lagman, both experienced industrial designers with over 35 years of experience between them. The VRGE charging dock is a thoughtful product born from the enthusiasm for design and the huge potential of VR technology.

History

January 2017 - VRGE VR Dock successfully launched on Kickstarter March 2017 - VRGE VR Dock production April 2017 - VRGE VR Dock shipped for Kickstarter pledges.

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