HTC Vive Pro Starter Kit
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The HTC Vive Starter Kit is the latest HTC Vive head mounted display, but you can still use the 2 sensors and 2 controllers of the original HTC Vive. The HTC Vive Pro VR headset has a higher panel resolution and a new fastening system, so you can see more details and the headset is easier to put on your head. The sensors and controllers are fully compatible with the Vive Pro headset, so you play your favorite VR games without any problems.
Refresh rate | 90 Hz | |
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Field of view (degrees) | 110 ° | |
Controller included | ||
Built-in screen | ||
Built-in speakers | ||
Adjustable lenses | ||
Suitable for people who wear glasses | ||
Suitable for computers |
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Did a long study of what was and is present on the market. Currently, the Chinese Pimax with its 5K+ is a top product on the market (low SDE, high FOV, high resolution), but you already need an RTX2080Ti to continue projecting your images with decent FPS on your HMD (at least with fairly complex PC systems). intensive games like FlightSims and RaceSims). As an alternative there is the Samsung Odyssey+, but it is not sold within the EU, so only through ? through ? and then see that you receive the device (warranty and customer service not included??). So there's not much left if you want high-end VR: there's the Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive. Oculus is already on its last legs waiting for a Rift 2.0 and HTC upgraded its Vive to a Vive Pro last "year", both HMDs still have a respectable resolution for current games. So ....... conclusion: I went for the Vive Pro. Also future-oriented because of its upgrade options. Only downside is the Steam link. You are almost obliged to game with your Vive via the SteamVR application, no other operating system is consumer-oriented (as far as I know?). Installation of the Vive went smoothly, but I can imagine that some will have difficulty with it. The Firmware update from HTC is already quite a headache! HMD and Controllers no problem, but apparently there is a system bug in the Basestations software. Once you have updated Basestation 1 and Updated Basestation 2, you will get a "dead & hung" product as a result. Doesn't respond at all anymore. Finally ended up on the SteamSupport via websites (they don't say a word about it at HTC support! ) and found a workarround solution there to reactivate BS2. So you end up working with all products up-to-date except that one Basestation. @Coolblue : Maybe it would be good to give some more assistance here via product docs/comments ? For the rest: VR is highly recommended, especially if you're working with Sims. The immersion in your Sim gives a completely different look and feel. I've known VR since the early 90s, unfortunately not much has changed in almost 30 years, but I am sure that future product generations will get better and better. R&D / production is quite cost intensive and complex, hopefully in newer generations systems will be released that require less from the PC park and there will be better communication with the Software market, so that both will be better attuned to each other. Because you already need a nice racing engine in your PC to get things clean on your HMD.
Kurt Baeten
4 March 2019
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Fantastic image quality with good controller tracking. Occasionally the sound is a bit disturbing, but this has been resolved after a reboot.
The headset is also easy to adjust so that it fits everyone well. And with a pulley system on the ceiling, you won't be bothered by the cable either.
Lisanne Kuilman
8 April 2019
Automatically translated from Dutch
Product number | 825277 | |
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Manufacturer code | 99HAPY002-00 | |
Brand | HTC | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Suitable for computers | ||
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Functioning independently | ||
Screen type | AMOLED | |
Resolution width | 2880 pixels | |
Resolution height | 1600 pixels | |
Refresh rate | 90 Hz | |
Field of view (degrees) | 110 ° | |
Adjustable lenses | ||
Built-in speakers | ||
Saving function |
Rotational tracking | ||
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Positional tracking | ||
Room-scale tracking | ||
Six Degrees of Freedom (6 DoF) |
Controller included | ||
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Number of controllers included | 2 | |
Motion controls | ||
Haptic feedback |
Suitable for people who wear glasses | ||
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Eye cushions | ||
Replaceable eye cushions | ||
Headband |
