Sony said Tuesday an updated version of its "Personal 3D Viewer" head-mounted display will go on sale next month for about $900.
The HMZ T2 is the second edition of the device and will retail in Japan in October for almost $100 more than its predecessor.
The new device, which wraps around the eyes and shows video so it appears at the size of a virtual movie screen,
is over 20% lighter than its predecessor and provides 5.1-channel virtual sound. The headphones can also be swapped out, allowing users to listen via their own equipment. It also displays video so that they appear to be on a screen up to 750 inches in size and includes technology for smooth playback of quickly-changing scenes and better light shielding.
Sony hopes that the new model will have the same success with the previous one, which sold out several times.
| Panel |
OLED Panel x 2 |
| Resolution |
1280 × 720 |
| Field of View |
About 45 degrees |
| Virtual screen size |
750 inches at 65 feet distance (effectively 150" at 12 feet) |
| Picture Mode |
Standard / Cinema / Dynamic / Game / Custom |
| Headphones |
Sealed Earbuds |
| Surround mode |
5.1ch Virtual Surround |
| Preset Audio Mode |
Standard / Cinema / Game / Music |
| Audio inputs |
Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, AAC |
| Inputs and outputs |
HDMI input
|
x1 |
| HMD Output |
x1 |
| Size |
W x H X D |
187mm x 104mm x 254mm |
| Cable length |
3.5m |
| Weight |
About 330g |
| Power |
Supply voltage |
100V |
| Power consumption (standby) |
15 (0.25) W |