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HTC unveils 'Pro' virtual reality headset | HTC unveils 'Pro' virtual reality headset |
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HTC has unveiled an enhanced version of its Vive virtual reality headset at the CES tech fair in Las Vegas. | HTC has unveiled an enhanced version of its Vive virtual reality headset at the CES tech fair in Las Vegas. |
The Vive Pro has two OLED screens that have a total resolution of 2880 by 1600 pixels, which is 78% more than the current model. | The Vive Pro has two OLED screens that have a total resolution of 2880 by 1600 pixels, which is 78% more than the current model. |
This is designed to make graphics and text much sharper for the wearer. | This is designed to make graphics and text much sharper for the wearer. |
One analyst said it was a step in the right direction, but VR still needed more quality content to lure gamers. | One analyst said it was a step in the right direction, but VR still needed more quality content to lure gamers. |
As well as displays that should be more crisp than before, the Vive Pro also includes high performance headphones with a built-in amplifier to offer "a heightened sense of presence" and richer sound, according to the Taiwanese firm. | As well as displays that should be more crisp than before, the Vive Pro also includes high performance headphones with a built-in amplifier to offer "a heightened sense of presence" and richer sound, according to the Taiwanese firm. |
However, the company has not yet revealed how much the new headset will cost. | However, the company has not yet revealed how much the new headset will cost. |
No strings attached | No strings attached |
Owners of both the new and original HTC headsets will be able to use them with a wireless adapter when it becomes available later this year. | Owners of both the new and original HTC headsets will be able to use them with a wireless adapter when it becomes available later this year. |
HTC says it will connect either of the models to computers running a game or simulation via wi-fi, thanks to Intel's WiGig technology. | HTC says it will connect either of the models to computers running a game or simulation via wi-fi, thanks to Intel's WiGig technology. |
And the firm has also come up with a new way for virtual reality users to discover new content - 3D previews that they can try out before purchasing or subscribing. | And the firm has also come up with a new way for virtual reality users to discover new content - 3D previews that they can try out before purchasing or subscribing. |
These will be available via a revamped version of the Viveport VR store. | These will be available via a revamped version of the Viveport VR store. |
Viveport's president, Rikard Steiber told his CES audience that he expected the number of experiences available on the platform to rise from 2,000 to 3,000 by the end of 2018. | Viveport's president, Rikard Steiber told his CES audience that he expected the number of experiences available on the platform to rise from 2,000 to 3,000 by the end of 2018. |
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"It's great to see HTC come forward and improve device specs," said Brian Blau, an analyst at Gartner. | "It's great to see HTC come forward and improve device specs," said Brian Blau, an analyst at Gartner. |
"It's something that's really needed to help users get over the hump of things like motion sickness [sometimes caused by blurring in VR headset displays]." | "It's something that's really needed to help users get over the hump of things like motion sickness [sometimes caused by blurring in VR headset displays]." |
Mr Blau told the BBC that much of the hype around virtual reality devices had meant that the technology sometimes failed to live up to people's expectations - something he believes has impacted slightly sluggish sales of VR hardware. | Mr Blau told the BBC that much of the hype around virtual reality devices had meant that the technology sometimes failed to live up to people's expectations - something he believes has impacted slightly sluggish sales of VR hardware. |
The next generation of headsets might include even more advanced technologies like eye-tracking, which could allow ultra high resolution rendering of graphics at the exact point on the screen where users are looking. | The next generation of headsets might include even more advanced technologies like eye-tracking, which could allow ultra high resolution rendering of graphics at the exact point on the screen where users are looking. |
"The one thing that will change the situation though is quality content," added Mr Blau. | "The one thing that will change the situation though is quality content," added Mr Blau. |
"You could argue and say there are a lot of games out there, even businesses are adopting VR... but it's not nearly enough. | "You could argue and say there are a lot of games out there, even businesses are adopting VR... but it's not nearly enough. |
"Technology ecosystems require a massive amount of content to keep people coming back, and it has to be diverse." | "Technology ecosystems require a massive amount of content to keep people coming back, and it has to be diverse." |
Follow the BBC team at CES via this Twitter list | Follow the BBC team at CES via this Twitter list |