Source: Sony's Press Centre.
Seems like the big features are that the headphones are not attached, 20% lighter, more comfort customization, sharper displays and the Clear mode for gamers.
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Sony announces HMZ-T2 3D Personal Viewer
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Source: Sony's Press Centre.
Seems like the big features are that the headphones are not attached, 20% lighter, more comfort customization, sharper displays and the Clear mode for gamers.
Dreams-Visions
Member
detachable headphones is a HUGE win for those of us who sat out the first round.
...but it appears to still be 720p since they don't mention otherwise. I was very disappointed by the screen dooring in the original.
Sony usually likes to make a point to mention stuff like that if they've made that kind of jump to "True HD". The absence of any mention at all speaks loudly.
If it is 1080p along with having detachable headphones, I'm in4one.
...but it appears to still be 720p since they don't mention otherwise. I was very disappointed by the screen dooring in the original.
Sony usually likes to make a point to mention stuff like that if they've made that kind of jump to "True HD". The absence of any mention at all speaks loudly.
If it is 1080p along with having detachable headphones, I'm in4one.
Reallink
Member
Can't believe they're using the same housing and mount design. It's like they read none of the criticism--aside from the removal of those God awful headphones. There are two pupilary sliders now, not sure if they just made them independent (worthless) or if they each adjust a different plane (great). It's possible one adjusts width and one adjusts depth.
Need to see if the reduced weight makes the wearing more comfortable and balanced. T1 is too front heavy.
plagiarize
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as a T1 owner, and soon to be Oculus owner, I am good with what I have, I think. I'm sure the inevitable T3 (or whatever) will start making me jealous.
sharper could be better optics, or it could be better displays.
sharper could be better optics, or it could be better displays.
this is for movies/games... other is VR (greater FOV)
you can't exactly watch movies on the oculus
This one works with nearly everything, with a much smaller field of view. Oculus needs the source to be specifically made for it (or adapted) but has a great 90º of fov.
edit: latelatelate
VariantX04
Loser slave of the system :(
To those who bought the first one, do you still use it on a regular basis? Is Sony onto something here?
VGChampion
Member
Plus, the Kickstarter Oculus is mainly for developers. One made for the consumers will come after it.
Lord Griegous
Member
If it is 1080p and people report it being more confrortable, I might really be tempted to get one.
That's what I think too. They should have an affordable version to seed the enthusiasm, and a higher end one for people who want perfection. The 720p version really would be amazing if the lighter weight makes wearing it comfortable enough.
plagiarize
Banned
i still use mine on a regular basis yes. you have to get used to it, and personally i find i have to take short breaks every hour or so, so i don't use it for films, but i do game a lot with it when a game supports 3D. a lighter, more comfortable version would somewhat help, but i'd imagine you'll still experience some awkward sensations from the picture following your head movements.
you need to learn to keep your head as still as possible.
the image lag isn't terrible, but it definately impacts me enough on certain things that i'd be more intrigued by the T2 if they announce it's gone.
For now and for my next tv upgrade I just want a normal 1080p HDTV with Sony's Crystal LED tech, when Sony here were showing a prototype in the electronic show it was just beyond anything else.
Could you tell a bit more about it? I'm curious. Was the image quality that good? How does it compare to others, in your opinion?
Fixed1979
Member
Mine has quite a bit of dust gathered on it for a few reasons.
- I forget I own it.
- Uncomfortable for long usage.
- Pain in the ass to setup - I don't have a way to permanently plug it in for ease of use and haven't bothered to invest in a HDMI hub. It also takes a a couple minutes to get it on your head comfortably.
When I do use it I enjoy it and I still want to set up head motion on it for racing games. And I still get a kick out of using it for new 3D games (PC and PS3) and the occasional 3D movie. It is still the best 3D experience I have ever had, I don't believe there's a better product on the market from a pure 3d perspective. For the all the dust that's gathered on this there's twice as much on my Nvidia 3D glasses.
not_so_special
Banned
yes i use a lot,but with care ,a good game session ( two horus) will exhaust you,bf 3 its awesome but will make a impact on the player cause the immersion.
redblack85
Member
720p or 1080p?
Naked Snake
Member
I'm kinda relieved that it doesn't seem as a big upgrade*
Very glad to see Sony didn't abandon the project... I have a feeling Sony is trying to make a lower cost model with these.
* assuming this isn't 1080p, otherwise my T1 becomes junk
Very glad to see Sony didn't abandon the project... I have a feeling Sony is trying to make a lower cost model with these.
* assuming this isn't 1080p, otherwise my T1 becomes junk
Naked Snake
Member
Oh wow... I thought Sony was going for a cheaper model to reach a wider audience, but this is looking like "Let's make a model that costs less and sell it for more, we need 'em profit margins!"
Some serious french websites reported the 1000 price.