Rokid Adapter VR Glasses and Station Review

Rokid Adapter VR Glasses and Station Review

If you're looking for an augmented reality experience that allows you to watch movies and TV on your face without having to set up a laptop or juggle a tablet, the Rokid Max glasses are worth considering.rokid adapter They're not cheap, but they offer a unique and immersive way to enjoy entertainment on the go.

These smart glasses look more like a pair of sunglasses than TCL NXTWear S sunnies and are much lighter in weight, which helps them feel comfortable on the head.rokid adapter They're also tinted, which blocks out bright light from the image on the screen and creates a darkened effect that lets you focus on the movie without blocking your view of the real world around you. The case is protective, well-designed and has a premium feel. And you can snap an opaque black plastic cover on top of the glasses to block out the light when not in use.

A USB-C port on the side of the Station allows you to connect it to a computer or other device that supports DisplayPort over USB-C for video output.rokid adapter You can also attach a Bluetooth keyboard or earphones for typing and navigating the system, which features an Android-based interface with thoughtful design for accessibility and easy navigation. The audio leaks a fair amount at moderate to loud volumes, though, so you'll likely want to plug in headphones if you're using the specs in public.

Once you've connected the Station to your devices, you'll be able to launch apps and access content through an AR platform that looks a lot like iOS in landscape mode.rokid adapter The app will let you "map" windows onto various areas of the virtual space so you could have, say, a Instagram feed hovering above your eyes, a web browser sitting below and a Twitter feed on the right.

The Rokid Station has 32 GB of internal storage for storing movies and other content.rokid adapter It can also stream files from external wireless portable drives, a local Wi-Fi network or over the Internet. It uses HEVC compression with reasonable bitrate, so it's capable of playing FullHD movies at decent frame rates.

Ultimately, the Rokid Max AR glasses and Station are a powerful combination that can transform any smartphone into a mobile media suite. They're not for everyone, but for those who value an immersive experience that's disconnected from a distracting phone and offers the power of a large Android TV in your face, these glasses are hard to beat. They normally cost $439 on their own, but you can grab a pair and the Station for $529 as part of this limited-time deal. This bundle is only available for a short time, though, so you'll have to act fast. For more information, check out the Rokid website. Copyright 2016 Techopedia Inc. All rights reserved.