HTC Lives becomes wireless with the accessory TPCast – Wired.it

call TPCast, and is the solution that could make the leap (or rather, convenience) to HTC’s Lives. Presented surprise during the event 11.11 Alibaba (the party crashers), is an add-on module that makes the gadget VR is completely wireless. One of the flaws of the HTC Vive is the presence of the cable is needed to run, which starts from the rear and can be annoying if for example you are painting a work of art with three-dimensional Tilt Brush, or when you completely destroy the office with Job Simulator. To make the experience even more natural and comfortable, the taiwanese company has prepared TPCast. It should be out shortly and that will free from the constraints of cables.

about a pouch for the glasses, this accessory snaps at the input of the cables and is, therefore, an update that improves the viewer, providing a function that the debut was missing.

How it works TPCast? Simple in theory, invaluable in the practice: it is a kind of repeater that transmits the wireless signal to a receiver going to avoid the wired connection.

I do Not yet know the technical characteristics, but according to the rumors which have come down from the stage of the presentation, the battery will have an estimated duration from 2 to 5 hours depending on usage and stress. Not bad, especially seeing the arrival of more and more content thanks to the new store Viveport M.

We asked the price and availability, but for now have been revealed to us only those for the chinese market: the expected output for the first quarter business in 2017, will cost 1499 yuan, amounting to 200 euro at the current exchange rate.

the cost is not so light. About weight, have not yet been declared, the amount of this accessory, which inevitably will add a ballast to the Vibe, which rests on the head so important after a long use. But on the other hand is the price (the physical), to pay to experience one of the most immersive and engaging, which is currently available. The sales speak for themselves: She sells double compared to Oculus to Facebook (here, our comparison), and with this improvement will become even more enjoyable.

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