Alcatel's new Vision entry-level VR headset doesn't need a smartphone
Alcatel — best known in these parts for providing the basis of BlackBerry's latest Android smartphone, the OneTouch Idol 4-inspired DTEK50 — just became the latest company to release its own virtual reality headset.Dubbed Vision, where Alcatel's headset is different from other entry-level headsets we've seen is that it does not require a smartphone.Instead, Vision has a built-in eight-core processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, Bluetooth connectivity, as well as a number of spatial sensors.
Alcatel shows off standalone Vision VR headset with smartphone innards
At IFA 2016, Alcatel presented an interesting take on the VR goggles concept.The Alcatel Vision is a standalone headset that doesn't need to be connected to a smartphone or computer to deliver the immersive goods.Rather, it features a pair of 3.8-inch 1080p resolution AMOLED screens for each eye and is powered by an octa-core chip with 3GB of RAM, not unlike what you'd find in most modern day smartphones.There are 32GB of storage on-board the device, and connectivity options include Bluetooth, LTE, and Wi-Fi.
Alcatel Vision VR headset doesn't require a smartphone
Alcatel Vision VR headset doesn't require a smartphoneAlcatel has introduced a new VR headset called 'Vision,' as well as the Alcatel 360 Camera, the combination of which makes for 'an all-in-one virtual reality experience," according to the company.The Alcatel 360 Camera is being offered as two different models, both of them featuring two 210-degree fisheye lenses but each coming in different sizes: one is ball-shaped and about the size of a coin, while the other is rectangular and about half the size of a credit card.According to Alcatel, the Vision VR headset is portable, not requiring a smartphone nor a tether to a computer.
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