{"id":119480,"date":"2017-08-01T13:03:51","date_gmt":"2017-08-01T11:03:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=119480"},"modified":"2017-08-01T13:04:41","modified_gmt":"2017-08-01T11:04:41","slug":"hp-launches-new-virtual-reality-backpack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/gadgets\/119480-hp-launches-new-virtual-reality-backpack","title":{"rendered":"HP launches new virtual reality backpack"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>HP has launched a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www8.hp.com\/us\/en\/hp-news\/press-release.html?id=2504894#.WYAN-Ih96Uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>new virtual reality backpack<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0aimed at professional applications.<\/p>\n<p>The HP Z VR backpack looks to reduce concept-to-production cycle times, enhance training procedures, and deliver immersive customer experiences.<\/p>\n<p>The Z VR backpack features a slim form factor with hot-swappable batteries and is compatible with numerous headsets \u2013 including the HTC Vive or Windows mixed reality head-mounted displays.<\/p>\n<p>The PC can also be detached and used as a conventional desktop by connecting to a docking station.<\/p>\n<p>HP said the backpack boasts powerful hardware, which includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nvidia Quadro P5200 GPU<\/li>\n<li>Intel Core i7-7820HQ<\/li>\n<li>Up to 32GB DDR4 RAM<\/li>\n<li>Up to 1TB storage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The backpack weighs 4.65kg, measures 33.3 x 23.6 x 6.09 cm, and\u00a0will be available from September 2017 \u2013 starting at $3,299.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/HP-Z-VR-Backpack-2.jpg\" data-slb-active=\"1\" data-slb-asset=\"438815326\" data-slb-internal=\"0\" data-slb-group=\"slb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-222459\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/HP-Z-VR-Backpack-2.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/HP-Z-VR-Backpack-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/HP-Z-VR-Backpack-2-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/HP-Z-VR-Backpack-2-595x400.jpg 595w\" alt=\"HP Z VR Backpack 2\" width=\"640\" height=\"430\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/HP-Z-VR-Backpack-3.jpg\" data-slb-active=\"1\" data-slb-asset=\"1172876943\" data-slb-internal=\"0\" data-slb-group=\"slb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-222463\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/HP-Z-VR-Backpack-3.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/HP-Z-VR-Backpack-3.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/HP-Z-VR-Backpack-3-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/HP-Z-VR-Backpack-3-595x400.jpg 595w\" alt=\"HP Z VR Backpack 3\" width=\"640\" height=\"430\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Now read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/internet\/201874-cnn-launches-virtual-reality-newsroom.html\" rel=\"bookmark\">CNN launches virtual reality newsroom<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HP has launched a\u00a0new virtual reality backpack\u00a0aimed at professional 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