Why is the HoloLens 2 so expensive?

Why is the HoloLens 2 so expensive?

For both better and worse, Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 is ahead of its time. That’s why the thing is so insanely expensive and why Microsoft pivoted it toward the enterprise market rather than going after gamers and tech enthusiasts. In doing so, the company avoided a high-profile failure akin to the Magic Leap One.

What happened to Hololens?

HoloLens First Generation Discontinued: The development version of the 1st Gen Hololens went out of stock in October 14, 2018. After selling thousands of the development edition at the price of 3000 USD per device, the Microsoft Hololens was out of stock.

Does HoloLens 2 need a PC?

The HoloLens 2 Emulator requires the Windows 10 October 2018 update or later.

Is HoloLens 2 VR or AR?

The HoloLens 2 is considered the best augmented reality headset in the market. It has been launched in 2019, but because of its very high price and the pandemic that prevented me to travel, in these two years, I have never had the opportunity to try it.

What can you do with the HoloLens 2?

Work smarter with the ultimate mixed reality device. HoloLens 2 offers the most comfortable and immersive mixed reality experience available, with industry-leading solutions that deliver value in minutes—all enhanced by the reliability, security, and scalability of cloud and AI services from Microsoft.

What is Microsoft mixed reality on HoloLens 2?

Mixed reality on HoloLens 2 combines an untethered device with apps and solutions that help people across your business learn, communicate, and collaborate more effectively.

How to view glTF (TM) files on the HoloLens?

An application to view glTF (TM) files on the HoloLens. To get your glTF files onto your HoloLens, simply attach to a PC and use the built-in Windows support to copy your model files (.GLB/.GLTF) onto the storage on the device taking care to place them somewhere within the ‘3D Objects’ folder.

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