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HTC launches definitive virtual reality suite at Jarir
Published in The Saudi Gazette on 08 - 08 - 2016

JARIR Bookstore launched HTC Vive Pre-order on their online store to be delivered to customers before the commercial launch. This collaboration with HTC will allow Jarir to sell HTC Vive and to showcase its innovative and game-changing virtual reality suite at select Jarir Bookstore outlets across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Visitors to theses store can enjoy an immersive and interactive demonstration of the power of virtual reality in select showrooms in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. This is the first time the award-winning technology is being showcased in Saudi Arabia.
HTC vive offers one of the best virtual reality experiences available for technology consumers and consist of the Headset, two wireless controllers, and two motion tracking stations. The HTC Vive will be available in the Kingdom for enthusiasts to bring the power of virtual reality home, and Jarir Bookstore is the exclusive dealer for HTC Vive in Saudi Arabia.
The groundbreaking technology takes gaming and storytelling to another level, stretching the boundaries of the imagination and transforming it into a 3D experience by using a powerful combination of motion sensor technology and unrivaled graphic precision. Professional reviewers place the HTC Vive far ahead of competition, setting the bar for virtual reality solutions.
"HTC has long been committed to raising the bar for electronic experiences for consumers, and the HTC Vive is the result of significant innovation and creativity, and a firm vision to setting the standards in virtual reality", said NikitasGlykas, President, HTC MEA. "We are excited about bringing this experience to Saudi Arabia through this exclusive partnership with Jarir Bookstore."
Strong differentiators in the HTC Vive include a newly-developed front-facing camera, which allows the user to incorporate real-world elements into the virtual world. This will also allow more freedom of movement and physical interaction with things and people around the HTC Vive.
The technology's graphic interface boasts a 2160 x 1200 megapixel combined resolution and 90 Hz refresh rate, delivering eye-popping graphics and smooth action. The console's two handheld controllers feature 24 sensors for accurate motion tracking, a multi-function trackpad for effortless precision, and HD haptic feedback, enabling you to not only see an alternate world, but feel it, too. The system's two wirelessly synced base stations deliver 360-degree motion tracking for superior VR experiences.
"HTC Vive is a virtual reality suite that can have significant real-world impact, and imagination of the human mind can elevate the HTC Vive to greater heights through more applications and experiences. I look forward to a new wave of innovation emerging from virtual reality developers and enthusiasts in the Kingdom," he added.


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