Presentation: To be fair to HP the headset comes in a large and bright package on the sides and at the bottom of which you can find images of the headset itself, specifications and model information. Inside the main box, you find two smaller boxes, the headset itself and controllers. All the components are packed in tight opaque bags to keep them dust-free and the outer box feels strong and sturdy making it great for transporting.
HP WMR headset Box Contents
- HP Headset with the base cable
- An adapter cable for USB and HDMI
- Two WMR controllers
- Four AA batteries
- A user guide
Description: The HP Mixed Reality Headset with controllers puts the magic of immersive computing within reach With integrated motion tracking, a 2 in 1 cable that pairs HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.0 and compatibility with both Windows Mixed Reality and Windows Mixed Reality Ultra PCs, you go from out-of-the-box to total immersion without the hassle of setting up additional peripherals.
HP WMR headset Specs…
Headset: HP WMR headset (HP VR1000)
Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard Company
Launch Price: $399 (£293) (with controllers)
Release Date: October 2017
Headset Type: Mixed Reality Headset (PC-Powered)
Display: 2 x LCD at 1440 x 1440 (per eye)
Field of View(FOV): 95° horizontal / 91° vertical
Refresh Rate: 90Hz
Interpupillary Distance Adjustment: Yes
Screen Focus Adjustment: No
Weight: 538g (18.97 oz)
Tracking: 6 DoF Inside-out via 2 integrated cameras
Review: While some will say the HP WMR headset is heavy, cumbersome and expensive I say it is well made, sturdy and just about worth the price. Sure, it doesn’t have the screen resolution that many other WMR headsets have like the Samsung Odyssey, but it holds its own most of the time. Given that this is their first HMD I think they have done a good job and while I wouldn’t describe myself as a HP fanboy this headset certainly made me smile and if you get it in a sale or 2nd hand I think you would be grabbing a bargain. It is certainly better than many of their printers I have had in the past!
