Source: Magic Leap
Magic Leap is ready to launch its latest mixed reality device. The Magic Leap 2 headset will debut on September 30 with a starting price of US$3,299 (around CA$4,301). It succeeds the 2018 Magic Leap, promising a smaller, lighter device with a broader field of view. The Magic Leap 2 will be available in three packages, with varying software support and intended use.
That Base model will include the headset and a limited warranty. The US$4,099 (~CA$5,343) Developer Pro option gets development software tools and early access to software releases. But this is limited to internal development—not a full commercial product. And then, the US$4,999 (~CA$6,517) Enterprise edition will come with quarterly software updates and tools to manage deployment across an organization.
All three packages get the Magic Leap 2 headset, the computer puck that powers it, and a remote-like controller. It features the same format as its predecessor but weighs less at 260 grams (instead of 316 grams). It has an expanded 70-degree field of view. Magic Leap emphasizes that its headsets are still pretty much for enterprise news. The company expressed a willingness to re-enter the consumer market in the future, but it isn't happening anytime soon.
The company has started distributing the Magic Leap 2 to a limited set of partners, but it'll be available for general purchase in September. Canada is included in that limited release, alongside the US, the UK, France, Germany, Spain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Italy.