preface
In recent years, with the continuous improvement of science and technology, many high-tech intelligent products have gradually emerged, including many innovative intelligent products such as virtual reality "VR", "VR" The biggest function of the technology is to combine the virtual and the real. Starting from the senses of vision, touch, hearing and so on, the technology can directly imitate the virtual world born in its environment. The virtual reality mirror "VR" with such a breakthrough function The product is very attractive to game fans and even movie fans. Think about how cool it is to fight in the virtual world. Although the high-end virtual reality mirror "VR" in full swing has powerful functions, it is prohibitive in terms of price. It is easy to pay tens of thousands of yuan. I believe that for ordinary users, high-end "VR"“ The threshold of experience is still quite high. Now the domestic market is aiming at the high price of "VR" and the proportion of large demand. Many domestic smart product enterprises have gone overseas to create many middle and low-end mobile phone "VR" glasses products with high cost performance and outstanding practicality. Of course, the so-called "fish and bear's paw" cannot have both in terms of function. The low-end mobile phone "VR" glasses products“ Glasses products only retain the virtual imitation ability of visual senses.
Although "Xiaomi" is mainly engaged in mobile phone products, it involves a wide range of product fields. As the leading technology company in China, how can it be less like Xiaomi in the VR market? On August 1, Xiaomi released its first VR glasses product, which is defined as "toy" The word "toy" always makes people associate with elegance. On the surface, Xiaomi VR has lightweight volume, Lycra fabric and simple functions. In terms of price, the super high cost performance of 49 yuan is more attractive. As a toy product, Xiaomi VR redefines the entry performance of VR glasses in terms of design and price. Of course, there is no substantive breakthrough in function. In this issue, the author was lucky to get the experience qualification of Xiaomi "VR" glasses from Lei Feng.com. Now let's take a look at the unique experience that this toy level Xiaomi VR glasses can bring?
Unpacking Introduction
The packaging of Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version) continues Xiaomi's traditional simple and characteristic routine. The overall packaging is designed as a square box with black cardboard. The three words "Go to explore" on the front of the packaging box are red, and the top is also equipped with an MI word laminated logo. The overall packaging design is simple, beautiful and full of science and technology. However, the material is slightly poor, and the deformation is obvious in the process of express delivery. In Xiaomi VR (toy version), the author did not see good protection. Of course, because of unofficial delivery, the author could not really understand the protection measures of Xiaomi. But according to the past product practice, Xiaomi products will be sent with kraft paper boxes with high pressure resistance.
As a VR product, Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version), although titled as toys, are almost the same as other brands of VR glasses in terms of standard accessories. The standard configuration includes Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version), glasses fixing rope and instructions.
Product features
As the Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version) with a price of 49 yuan, the breakthrough in appearance and function is really limited due to the price. From the appearance, the simple design of Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version) is similar to the Cardboard mobile phone box, compared with the Cardboard mobile phone box with low utilization rate, In terms of materials, Xiaomi uses Lycra cotton+EVA design with good elasticity and light weight, which is the first time to use Lycra cotton in the VR market. Although the VR glasses (toy version), as Xiaomi's water trial work, have made little breakthrough in appearance, the material selection is really very novel. Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version) also use Lycra cotton to make them more comfortable and comfortable to wear.
In addition to the comfortable wearing experience brought by Lycra cotton, Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version) also use the all black matching design to improve the integration of VR glasses (toy version) invisibly. At present, Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version) are sold in black, but in the official introduction, we can see six different colors and materials of Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version) The illustration is more fashionable and versatile than other traditional classic black styles. I believe that the appearance of future versatile products can better cater to users' preferences. Lycra materials are also more prominent than ordinary plastic materials in terms of stain resistance and fall resistance. Of course, the only disadvantage is that it is more difficult to handle fabric materials than other materials.
Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version) can be functionally divided into two parts: the front mobile phone placement layer and the rear user viewing position. Xiaomi LOGO and product name printing are specially added on the front of Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version). Although it is small and simple, the orange and black color combination is more pleasing. Different from the VR plastic case glasses with integrated front cover, Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version) use a symmetrical double opening design on both sides of the front, which is convenient for users to adjust the position of the mobile phone while also bringing good heat dissipation effect. Thanks to the particularity of Lycra cotton, the opening positions on both sides feel smooth and comfortable.
The rear position of Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version) integrates the image display effect function, which is achieved by superimposing the anti glare spherical VR lens on the split screen content. The spherical lens is fixed with a metal ring with good safety and stability effect. Outside the imaging function, the rear position shape is designed according to the facial contour of the human body. The upper and lower positions of the face fit well for users with different faces, At the same time, there is no obvious discomfort when the contact contour of arc veneer is worn and fixed.
Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version) do not adapt to the common Bluetooth control remote control of VR glasses, but simply design a black metal CD thread button on the right side of the top. The control is achieved by fitting the phone screen with the built-in conductive silicone. In actual use, the metal button press is not smooth enough, and the feedback is slightly fuzzy. Long term use of elastic fatigue is a problem, Of course, in terms of adaptability, it is only aimed at Xiaomi VR APP at present, and other types of VR APP cannot support it, so in addition to the experience of Xiaomi VR APP, the utilization rate can be ignored in other cases, and the practical effect is not as versatile as that of remote control.
Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version), like general VR glasses, are fixed with three fulcrums and high elastic T-belts, The T-shaped fixed headband is fixed with velcro between the three fulcrums. Due to the light weight and small volume of Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version), it is relatively reliable in terms of adaptability and stability without obvious weight bearing. The design of elastic band can also be used for different headforms.
Details
There are a wide variety of VR glasses on the market, and different product operation methods are also different. Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version) use the down flip two-way zipper opening design, which is more convenient and stable than the traditional lock catch or gluing design. The zipper model uses 5 # resin zipper with specially customized Xiaomi LOGO metal lock head, The two-way sliding is smooth without obvious stuck phenomenon. Compared with the traditional subversive design, this kind of subversive design has advantages and disadvantages. Due to the characteristics of the zipper lock head, there is a shaking sound no matter where it is, and the VR glasses, which are hollowed out inside, are particularly prominent, and have some shortcomings in the actual experience, This kind of situation can be avoided if the locking device can be added.
Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version) use an integrated frosted plastic case as the support base for the internal mobile phone fixed position, which can support a maximum of 5.5 inches and a minimum of 4.7 inches of mobile phones, and can meet the size of most mobile phones on the market. In terms of mobile phone placement stability, Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version) have many highlights, especially the mobile phone screen protection, The four corners of the contact surface of the mobile phone screen are equipped with anti-skid rubber pads, which can effectively guarantee the anti-skid property of the mobile phone placement while avoiding the screen scratching problem. In addition, the bottom placement position also adopts the characteristic design of avoiding left and right sliding, and the combination of the two with the back sponge has a remarkable stability effect.
Functional experience
As the function of Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version) tends to the traditional direction, there is no definition of a dedicated mobile phone in actual use. Generally, mobile phones within the adaptation range can support it, as well as in VR APP experience. Today, there are numerous updates of VR products, but there are many bottlenecks in VR APP, especially resources, How to make its own VR products stronger than other brands, resources are the most important factor at present. After all, users buy VR glasses mainly for VR resources. In this test, Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version) mainly choose to match it. Xiaomi VR APP (supporting Android) was also born. In comparison, Xiaomi is still a new person in the VR world, I don't know what different features Xiaomi VR APP can bring.
Although the Xiaomi VR APP has not been born for a long time, the interface design of the whole APP is quite simple and refreshing. From the function, it can be divided into three categories: trial, application and my settings. The distinction between different functional categories is also intuitive and easy to operate. At the same time, it can provide users with panoramic video As far as 3D power supply and game applications are concerned, Xiaomi VR APP not only has its own VR video, but also brings many third-party video resources. Although there are not many video application resources, it is relatively comprehensive. For ordinary users, Xiaomi VR APP can simply meet the needs of 3D video and simple VR video.
In the process of using Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version) together with Xiaomi VR APP, the common vertigo problem is still inevitable. The author can't stand it after watching it for more than ten minutes (other friends experience that there are dizziness and non dizziness, with different body feelings). Of course, this kind of situation is still common in many VR glasses, How to improve the optimization is still a difficult problem. In addition, the definition of Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version) is relatively satisfactory in terms of video detail performance. The low-end subtitles of the video are also relatively clear. Of course, the graininess of the screen is obvious due to the resolution of the mobile phone itself, but for simple experience, Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version) The overall performance is still worthy of this price.
Due to the characteristics of Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version), which are light in weight and small in size, and do not need additional power supply, users have a good experience in wearing them. Even the 5.5 inch mobile phone does not have a clear sense of weight. By rotating up, down, left, right, experience different virtual scene effects, perhaps due to problems such as optimization of Xiaomi VR APP, When the author uses Meilan NOTE3 to watch online videos, there is a jam (a mess). The downloaded videos have no similar problem, while the third-party VR APP online watching has no jam. In the final analysis, the adaptation optimization of Xiaomi VR APP is not enough.
Experience that Mimi VR glasses (toy version) are suitable for Mimi VR APP. It is very easy to rotate the screen and control it through the built-in conductive silica gel. The high functional integration on the screen can fully meet the needs of watching movies. Although the material of Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version) is comfortable to wear, the light leakage problem is still obvious, and the immersion experience is not enough.
epilogue
After a few days of experience, Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version), as a test piece in the field of Xiaomi VR, although the price is not high, its overall performance is commendable, especially in terms of materials, which is a real breakthrough. Of course, as an entry-level product in terms of experience performance, Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version), though not strong enough in immersion performance, But for ordinary players, simple experience of 3D and panoramic video can still be satisfied. In terms of design details, Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version) do have some defects, such as zipper lock problems, cleaning problems, light leakage problems, focus adjustment and other problems. However, compared with VR glasses at the same price, Xiaomi VR glasses (toy version) are quite competitive, Especially on the exclusive Xiaomi VR APP, at present, the resource advantages of Xiaomi VR APP cannot be fully reflected, but it is believed that according to the consistent style of Xiaomi and the strong backup team, the VR APP with comprehensive characteristics should not be far away, and the author is more looking forward to the birth of Xiaomi VR Eyeglasses (official version)!
