Exhibited at MWC 2019, Microsoft HoloLens 2 is priced at Rp.49 million

Microsoft created the latest device, HoloLens 2. The device is priced at USD3,500 or approximately Rp.49 million, dubbed 'mixed reality' by Microsoft, where users can see the real world with the insertion of digital objects.

Reported by Cnet, Monday (02/25/2019), imagine an arrow pointing at you when you walk, or repair instructions float on the engine when you repair. That is mixed reality, promised by Microsoft.

Microsoft, the software giant indeed became a pioneer in the world of augmented reality when they debuted with their first headset in 2015. At that time, the device was priced at USD 5,000, then rival devices appeared like Magic Leap for USD 2,295.

With this price, MR headsets are more expensive than VR technology currently on the market. For example, Oculus Rift Facebook is priced at USD349, HTC Vive with USD499 and Sony PlayStation VR with USD299. You have to buy a computer or PlayStation 4 to support this VR device.

Microsoft continues to design better headsets as part of its drive into the world of AR. The company says HoloLens is still not ready for home users. Instead, Microsoft focuses on companies and the military.

At MWC Barcelona, ​​the company also introduced this sophisticated device.