Lenovo has announced the Explorer Windows Mixed
Reality headset at ongoing IFA 2017. It
is designed as a natural extension of your PC, letting users of compatible
mixed reality laptops and desktops.
It features inside-out positional tracking, like all
Windows Mixed Reality devices. The headset lets you move around in an area of
up to 3.5 by 3.5 meters. It does not need an external sensors by simply
connecting the built-in Y-cable to your computer USB port and HDMI output. You
can use motion controllers, an Xbox controller, keyboard and mouse, or voice
commands through Cortana to use the Lenovo Explorer. The headset includes two
1440 x 1440 displays and has the ability to run VR games and apps.
Lenovo Explorer and Motion Controllers will start at
$449, while the Lenovo Explorer alone will go for US$ 349. Global availability is
expected “in the coming weeks.
