At CES 2016, which runs from 6 to 9 January in Las Vegas, the company HTC has presented a virtual reality helmet Vive Pre. Recall that a virtual reality helmet helmet HTC Vive, the company introduced in March 2015 at MWC 2015. It was created in collaboration with Valve and is designed to compete with Oculus Rift, and its commercial release is scheduled for April 2016.
HTC Vive Pre, in essence, is an improved version of the helmet HTC Vive Developer Edition for developers. The device has undergone quite a few changes. In addition to the redesigned design, the gadget is equipped with an improved display, more vivid and clear, and the front-facing camera that will allow you to continue to observe the real world, even immersed in virtual reality.
The controllers were also modified in planets easy gripping and balance, tactile feedback, extended battery life up to 4 hours.