Virtual reality headset have become more and more popular recently, from the basic Google Cardboard using your own smartphone, to models interfacing with a computer such as the $599 Oculus Rift or $700 HTC Vive. Chinese manufacturers have all launched a few standalone models running Android such as the high-end Deepoon M2 based on Samsung Exynos 7420, or the relatively inexpensive HA544 powered by Rockchip RK3188 quad core processor with 2GB RAM, and 8GB flash.
HA544 virtual reality headset (aka VR HMD “Head-mount display”) specifications:
- SoC – Rockchip RK3188 quad core Corter A9 processor @ 1.6 GHz with Mali-400MP4 GPU
- System Memory – 2GB DDR3
- Storage – 8GB NAND flash + micro SD slot
- Display – 5.5, 1920×1080 resolution
- Lenses
- 2x aspherical lens for myopia under 700 degrees
- Diameter – 42mm
- 90 degrees field of view (FOV)
- IPD (Interpupillary distance) & focus adjustment
- Connectivity – WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 with Ampak AP6212 module (some models may have AP6335 instead for 802.11ac WiFi + Bt 4.0)
- Camera – 2MP front camera
- Audio Output – 3.5 mm audio jack for headphones
- Video Output – 3.5mm CVBS
- USB – 1x micro USB 2.0 port, 1x USB 2.0 host port
- Sensors – 9-axis gyroscope
- Misc – Adjustable headband, 4 buttons, D-Pad, rotary encoder to adjusting focal distance (so it can be used without prescription glasses), LED
- Battery – 3000mAh
- Dimensions – 17.50 x 12.00 x 10.50 cm
- Weight – 448g
The VR Headset runs Android 4.4, and ships with a simple 2.4GHz Remote, a 5V/2A power Adapter, a USB cable, a warranty card, and a user’s manual.
GeekBuying sells the VR headset for $154.99, but it can also be purchased for $160.62 on GearBest. GeekBuying also posted a review on their blog, where you can learn how to use it, and what can be done with it.
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Might be wrong, but assembling VR headset with Mali 400 as GPU… what’s the point?
RK3188! like strapping a 4yrs old phablet to your face.
@Stane1983
because they can. hahahaha…..
its a brick for your face. and a fashion stamen LULZ
only use for videos, but from experience with google cardboard clone (good optics), it is also a piece of crap.
“5.5, 1920×1080 resolution” translate to ~540p of vid/img for each eye.
…so they put a mid-spec chinese phone in a cardboard clone and called it a day
@TC
And slapped a 150 dollar price tag on it LOL.
Wonder if this would be any good for watching movies in 3d
At first i also think just put a low-end tablet/phone in cardboard, but after play with it for days, i find rock chip did optimize a lot in this new area. and yesterday they release the RK3399, and claim the RK3399 is designed for VR headset also.
Mali 400 is just old GPU, however, there is no “big” android VR games right now, @Tired8281, for just watching 3d movies, it’s ok.
Would love to have one based on Nvidia Tegra X1 (or at least K1) instead