HTC Vive review: specs and price

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A wider field of view assures an immersive and realistic experience.

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The frequency at which the screen is refreshed. Higher frequency results in less flickering (less noise) and more natural movement representation in action-intense scenes.

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The device has an electronic display to present information to the user.

With adjustable lenses, the device can assure a sharp and clear image for a wide range of users, including users who usually wear glasses.

OLED displays offer infinite contrast ratio, wider viewing angles and faster response time compared to LCDs.

As your head moves, the images move in real-time, assuring a realistic experience.

A gyroscope is a sensor that tracks the orientation of a device, more specifically by measuring the angular rotational velocity. Initially, they were built using a spinning rotor to detect changes in orientation, like twisting or rotation.

An accelerometer is a sensor used to measure the linear acceleration of a device. A common application is detecting when a device changes between vertical and horizontal positions.

The device can track your position in space and warn you if you are about to hit something.

The area of the surface that can be used for VR or AR simulations. A larger tracking area allows you more freedom of movement.

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The gesture control function allows you to manipulate virtual objects.

More HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.

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Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.

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With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.

The device comes with a game controller.

Devices with integrated audio are more convenient to use, as you don't have worry about connecting headphones or microphones.

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Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

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