What They Say
Several weeks ago, VR headset maker Pimax released a new device that is called the Pimax Portal that has been described as a Nintendo Switch that can be used for VR. It’s a handheld Android-based controller that can be inserted in a special case to become a VR headset. The handheld will start at $300, via Kickstarter and includes a 4K miniLED QD LCD and for $50 more, a case that converts it into a VR headset is available. There is an extension 8.8″ Portal XL 2560 x 1600 display with 240Hz touch and 120Hz support. The main display is claimed to support HDR and 90% of the Rec. 2020 gamut.
There are two sets of lenses – one for VR with a 100 degree (H) FOV and another with 60 degrees and 40ppd for watching high-res movies. There is a Pimax Airlink feature that uses WiGig at 60GHz for wireless external display, alternatively HDMI can be used. The
What We Think
I’ve been tidying up the back end of the website as we move towards a new platform and found this story from a couple of weeks ago that had slipped through the system! (BR)
