Samsung Electronics Launches Mixed Reality (MR) Headset with AMOLED Display
Published2017.11.15 11:03Samsung Electronics will launch the premium mixed reality headset 'Samsung HMD Odyssey' in Korea on the 21st.
The 'Samsung HMD Odyssey,' a collaboration between Microsoft and Samsung Electronics, connects the virtual and real worlds in conjunction with a PC to provide users with a new experience, and was first unveiled in the U.S. in early October.
The 'Samsung HMD Odyssey' features a 3.5-inch dual AMOLED display, offering a maximum resolution of 2880x1600 and a 110-degree field of view. Additionally, it is equipped with a high-quality headset from Harman's premium audio brand, AKG, providing 360-degree spatial sound, and features a built-in microphone that enables real-time voice chat even while using the device.
Another major advantage of the 'Samsung HMD Odyssey' is that it does not require the installation of separate external sensors. The 'Samsung HMD Odyssey' has a camera sensor built into the headset, so it can be used immediately simply by connecting it to a PC, and it also allows for easy and convenient game control by linking it with a 'Six Degrees of Freedom (6DOF)' motion controller.
The 'Samsung HMD Odyssey' can be enjoyed on a PC supporting the newly updated Windows 10 OS, and the recommended specifications are an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or higher graphics card, the latest graphics driver, an Intel Core i5 or higher CPU, and 8GB of RAM or more.
The 'Samsung HMD Odyssey' will be available for hands-on experience and purchase starting November 21 at 40 major stores nationwide, including the Samsung Digital Plaza Gangnam Main Branch and E-Mart Electromart Hanam Branch, and will also be sold on the Samsung Electronics website. The price is 790,000 won.
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