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Lenovo brings dedicated gaming hardware under Legion branding

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Lenovo Legion from the company will be focusing exclusively on gaming hardware including everything from peripherals to laptops. For the moment two laptops and a VR headset will launch under the sub-branding.

The Lenovo Legion Y720 is powered by 7th gen Intel Core i7 processor, upto 16GB DDR RAM and Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 with 6GB GDDR5 VRAM graphics. It offers storage options of 128GB, 256GB, 512GB SSD or 1TB, 2TB of HDD. The 15.6 IPS anti-glare display is available in Full HD (1920x1080p) or UHD (3840x2160p) resolution. Lenovo claims it is the first laptop to make use of Dolby Atmos technology. The device uses an optimised thermal cooling system and offers upto 5 hours of battery life. A backlit keyboard rounds up this 3.2kg weighing device.

The Lenovo Legion Y520 runs on 7th gen Intel Core i7 processor with Nvidia Geforce GTX 1050Ti graphics. It makes use of a 15.6″ Full HD (1920x1080p) IPS display providing the same memory and storage options as the Y720. The laptop uses two Harmon Kardon speakers for audio and weighs 2.4kg.

The Lenovo VR Headset has an interesting design which makes the lens rest on the forehead instead of the nose. It uses two 1440x1440p OLED panels for display and is compatible with Microsoft Windows Holographic Program.

Availability of the devices is expected before the end of April.

Bingo releases G-200 VR headset

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Bingo Technologies announced the launch of its new VR headset, the Bingo G-200 for the Indian market. The VR device is Wi-Fi and BlueTooth enabled, having a built-in 720p anti-radiant HD screen, which helps prevent reflection. It uses a concave-convex lens with a 110-degree FOV.

Coming to the specifications, Bingo G-200 is powered by ARM Cortex A7 CPU, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage (expandable up to 32GB via a TransFlash card) and a 5000mAh battery capacity providing six hours of backup. The G-200 runs on Nibiru OS based on Android 5.1 Lollipop, allowing users to download various apps, VR games and 3D videos from the Nibiru store. The headset, which makes use of made of leather and foam cushioning, weighs 459g.

Priced at Rs 5,999, the VR headset is available across all major e-commerce platforms.

HTC Vive and Samsung Gear VR can turn your next workout into a tropical VR adventure

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Shown off at Computex 2016, the idea is to make those boring trips to the gym (or a session at home on your personal rowing machine or elliptical trainer) a bit more interesting by transporting you to another world or setting. The startup has used a number of different over the years, including Samsung’s Gear VR.

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The setup showcased at Computex used a HTC Vive and a Concept 2 rowing machine (the kind you’d most likely find in a gym), which is hooked up to a specially-designed PC called a Holofit computer. The data from the rower is connected to the PC and is shared with the program sent direct to your VR headset – so, for instance, you could be rowing your way down an Amazonian river while tracking your performance on a handy screen like you would in real life.

If the idea of having a proper VR fitness setup in your home appeals, then you’re in luck – you can pre-order a Holodia rower setup today, but it will cost you. The rower pack (which includes the Concept 2 rowing machine, a HTC Vive, the Holofit PC and all the necessary wires) will cost US$12,131, an early bird discount. The regular price will be around the US$13,500 mark.

Via: Holodia

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