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Microsoft HoloLens Development Edition

The Development Edition of the Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality headset is a well-executed and tempting look at how we might use computers years in the future.

The Development Edition of the Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality headset is a well-executed and tempting look at how we might use computers years in the future.

Microsoft HoloLens Development Edition

The Microsoft HoloLens consists of a big black headband and a transparent black visor.

Visor

The visor contains the bulk of the electronics. It's a large, smoke-colored plastic shield on the front of the headband that extends over the front, protecting the various sensors and the display.

Sensors

Multiple sensors, including four environment cameras, one depth camera, and an ambient light sensor, cover a wide arc in front of the user.

Headband

The headband wraps completely around the head above the ears, with thick, fixed arms that connect to the visor and an adjustable, padded back strap with a wheel that extends or contracts to fit the size of your head.

Speakers

The arms feature their own speakers, small orange rectangular protrusions that project sound toward the wearer's ears.

Clicker

The Clicker is a small one-button remote that simply lets you click on whatever you're looking at, using a small dot in the center of your view as a cursor.

Headband Adjustment

A wheel on the back of the headband lets you tighten it to fit your head.

Side

The left arm features a power button and five-LED battery indicator on the back, a micro USB port for charging with the included cable and power adapter on the underside, and two buttons that adjust display brightness on top.

Right

The right arm has a 3.5mm headphone jack on the bottom and volume control buttons on top.

Buttons

Small buttons on either arm control display brightness and speaker volume.
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