Yes…the title is right. Computer maker Hewlett Packard is introducing the virtual reality backpack.
This new piece of VR is built by their gaming Omen Innovation Team. It’s called the HP VR PC Pack Hardware Development Kit. It’s aim to to get you in virtual reality without tripping over cords. As of right now, not just any consumer can get this VR development kit. You have to apply and get approval on HP’s website. But if you get this kit, you’ll get a lightweight PC you can carry on your back. The kit comes with a headset that plugs into the kit. The pack runs on two high output batteries that lasts an hour a pop. The kit will give you a warning when your batteries are dying, and you simply replace them with new ones. When you’re changing batteries, the PC has an on board battery to keep from shutting down. While using the VR headset, Windows is available. Alongside the VR headset, this kit comes with a wireless mouse, keyboard and monitor. Even with these added features, they’re trying to keep this product under ten pounds. I can’t stress enough, the HP VR PC Pack Hardware Development Kit is not for sale and it’s not for consumers…not yet at least.
That’s why I can’t report on a price…not yet at least. They’re looking for interested developers that will help them better the system. Hopefully, these developers can improve the battery life and keep the kit under ten pounds. Hopefully, they can come up with a cooler name. If they are eventually going to sale this thing, I doubt the HP VR PC Hardware Development Kit is going to convince people to run to the stores. But this is a good concept and a good start. It does need work before it can be put out for consumer market. What else can developers do to make this kit better? How much would you pay for a VR PC?