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Bigscreen to ship Beyond’s Audio Strap in August
Bigscreen Beyond’s Audio Strap is set to begin shipping in August after facing significant production delays.
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Bigscreen Beyond’s Audio Strap is set to begin shipping in August after facing significant production delays.
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OUR TAKE Although its release has been delayed, this advanced accessory is expected to significantly enhance the Bigscreen Beyond headset, making it more competitive in the VR market. The extended wait underscores the complexities of customising VR devices for optimal user comfort and immersion, achieved through personalised fitting based on 3D face scans. –Dolly Huang, BTW reporter Bigscreen has faced delays in launching its latest accessory, the Audio Strap, for its compact SteamVR headset, Bigscreen Beyond. Initially planned for release in June, the Audio Strap’s timeline was pushed back due to a supplier issue.
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It has now stated that full production of the Audio Strap will begin on July 29, with the first orders scheduled to be mailed to consumers in mid-August and all current preorders distributed by the end of October, about a year later than previously estimated. The headset itself was also affected by the Audio Strap delay. While the startup had previously announced a 1-2 week delivery time for the headset in May, it later failed to do that. Still, Bigscreen is confident it will be able to ship within a week of mid-August, roughly the same time the Audio Strap ships. Bigscreen suggests that customers with IPDs between 55-58mm may receive their orders sooner due to simpler customisation process for these sizes. The reason is that each headset is specifically tailored to the buyer’s face and eyes. The customisation process enhances comfort and fit but adds complexity to production.
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- Bigscreen Beyond’s Audio Strap is set to begin shipping in August after facing significant production delays.
- Customised for the buyer’s face and eyes, every headset is tailored fit to deliver unparalleled comfort and immersion.
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