During the last three years, the so-called Virtual Reality has become one of the great bets of many technology companies. A field that has developed mainly in the field of gaming and that has led to increasingly realistic and entertaining games..
Unfortunately, enjoying this type of experience in our own home has not always been easy, especially from an economic point of view because, to the cost of glasses and the like, we had to add that of a computer that was not cheap if we wanted do it without fail. A situation that has changed today, where we find some laptops that allow us to do it without failures for a more moderate amount.
The requirements of a laptop for Virtual Reality
To begin with, we will focus on the requirements that a laptop should meet so that we can use it without problems or failures during a virtual reality game or similar. Here we must assess issues such as the graphics card , the processor, the presence of at least two USB 3.0 ports, memory and internal storage capacity, and so on..
Some characteristics that tend to have a considerable impact on the final price of the computer - to give you an idea, they shoot it between 2,000 and 4,500 euros - and that, in any case, will be directly conditioned by the type of glasses that we want to use. In general terms, however, it is about these that we list below:
- A graphics card equivalent to or better than an NVIDIA GTX 970 or an AMD R9 290
- A processor equal to or better than an Intel i5-4590 or AMD FX 8350
- A RAM memory between 4GB and 8GB or more
- In the connections section, you need a video output port compatible with HDMI 1.3 or DisplayPort 1.2
- Two or three USB 3.0 output ports plus one USB 2.0
- The operating system is another essential: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit or later
Lenovo Legion Y720
Some requirements that the new Lenovo Legion Y720 meets, the crown jewel of the Legion range and a 15.6-inch laptop that dares to make the leap to 4K, offering a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels. A device that has the differentiated graphics of NVIDIA GTX 1060 and that has nothing to envy its desktop counterparts despite its much lower price of 1,600 euros.
The Lenovo Legion Y720 has options to customize, such as memory. The internal one can reach up to 512GB, while the RAM 16GB. Regarding the screen, we have the option of opting for an FHD or UHD with anti-glare. The laptop also features a gaming-style backlit keyboard , a five-hour battery life, and a processor that can handle any game: a 7th-generation Intel Core..
Another perfect feature for gamers is the Dolby Atmos audio system , which brings sound to the headphones capable of enveloping the user, immersing them in the action. It also has HDMI / USB 3.0 ports, is compatible with Xbox One Wireless Controller and keeps the temperature at bay ; something very important in the performance of laptops focused on gaming. It has two metal fans and several vents on the back.
Lenovo VR glasses
The firm also presented its own virtual reality glasses at CES; another inexpensive alternative to playing in VR that is worth commenting on. Thus, it is a mixed device, which not only bets on virtual reality, but also on augmented reality. A gadget compatible with Microsoft's Windows 10 Windows Holographic platform that has been going strong.
It does so at the hand of a more than affordable price (especially if we compare it with that of its direct competitors) that is around $ 400; and some features that will delight players. Among them and inside, its two OLED panels with a resolution of 1,440 x 1,440 pixels stand out; a feature that makes them one of the most advanced in the sector.
On the front we find two cameras that are in charge of adjusting the real scale of the room and that trace the movements of the person who is using them. Another of its most interesting possibilities lies in the remote control that, although it does not come standard, will also be possible through specific controls in the not too distant future.
Everything under a careful and light design, with rounded shapes that adapts to the eyes and the head without problems, and that gives it a weight of just 350 grams; something that, at the same time, allows greater freedom and agility of movement during the game and is much appreciated.
The support, in addition, is on the forehead instead of the nose, as is usual; and the front screen has a hinge that allows it to be raised when we are tired without having to take off the helmet completely, that is, without having to touch the grip system, which includes a rear thread that provides stability .