Presentation: To be fair to the ‘Lenovo Mirage Solo’ it is pretty much ‘Shop Ready’ when it comes to its packaging. It has all the information you need on the outside of the box to decide if you want to make a purchase. With its clean white box and art style image of someone wearing the headset, it felt like a nice, good quality box, but the first time opening it up I was initially disappointed. Once open all you get is the headset nested in a cardboard tray with just a small white box for all the other things. It just felt too empty for my own liking. There is no real wow factor when it comes to the unboxing, but it is strong enough to survive transit.
Lenovo Mirage Solo Box Contents
- Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream
- Wireless Daydream Motion Controller
- Travel Adapter
- USB Type-C Cable
- 3.5 mm Earphones
- User Manual
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Card
Description: This VR device brings you the next generation of virtual reality: it combines the simplicity of an all-in-one headset – no more being tethered to wires, PCs or phones – with the immersive experience of motion-tracking technology on Daydream’s virtual reality platform. For a complimentary VR experience, we’re also launching the Lenovo Mirage Camera with Daydream technology to let you capture your own VR video in a broad 180 degrees and then watch it on Lenovo Mirage Solo.
Headset: Lenovo Mirage Solo
Manufacturer: Lenovo Group Limited
Launch Price: $400 (£292)
Release Date: May 2018
Headset Type: Mixed Reality Headset (All-in-One)
Display: Single LCD at 1280 x 1440 (per eye)
Field of View(FOV): 110° horizontal / 90° vertical
Refresh Rate: 75 Hz
CPU: Octa-core Kryo 280 (4 x 2.45 GHz, 4 x 1.9 GHz)
GPU: Adreno 540
Interpupillary Distance Adjustment: No
Screen Focus Adjustment: No
Weight: 645 g (22.75 oz)
Tracking: 6 DoF Inside-out
Review: If you love all VR technology you will inevitably start to compare this headset to the Oculus Go and while the Lenovo Mirage Solo has its technical merits above the Oculus Go, the software side lets it down a little when compared to the vast library of games and apps in the Oculus Go store. But yet…I have to say it did impress me. Maybe it was how easy it was to set up, the on-point tracking or how comfortable it felt, but I have to say it is one of those devices that is easy to fall in love with. But having said that the Oculus Quest is sure to blow it out of the water and I think that is a real shame. The good news is you might be able to pick these headsets up cheaper than you think in just a few months time!
