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The most exciting thing to me in portable PCs is the 'VR backpack' form factor. As cool as the HTC Vive is, moving around with a fat cable sticking out the back
by aedron 10y ago
The most exciting thing to me in portable PCs is the 'VR backpack' form factor. As cool as the HTC Vive is, moving around with a fat cable sticking out the back of your head is a big detriment. Putting the PC in a backpack will be so perfect for VR - bigger batteries, more efficient (without the LCD), no cables.
These GPUs will make VR backpacks even more viable, with reduced power consumption, better performance and reduced size. I am super excited to see what will be coming out in this field over the coming years.
- tednoob 10y agoIf simply discussing current generations so yay for the Vive wireless lighthouse base stations and controllers but nay for its 12V 1.5A requirement. As for the oculus, yay for its 5V over USB but nay for its cable connected tracking.
- STRML 10y agoYou could, of course, pack another battery that does 12V output. Inconvenient, but not a deal-breaker.
- imtringued 10y agoThe portable PC could double as a counter weight for the headset.
- mlvljr 10y agoPerfect for playing games where you are in a heavy space suit, indeed :)