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