HTC: VR does not die, and that says differently

HTC continues to believe in the future of VR. The fact that HTC Vive VR glbades seems to sell worse and worse, the company can also explain: the blame is always like the others.

Although HTC has been declared dead several times, it should be particularly bad for Taiwanese society. The turnover has dropped by 68%, a quarter of the workforce had to be terminated and the new smartphones do not manage to convince.

There is still hope: Because in addition to smartphones HTC has a second pillar with Vive. But more and more badysts say that virtual reality (VR) has already exceeded its zenith and that it is dying. However, HTC does not want to be cut and contradicted by a blog entry and a press release.

This is how HTC imagines the future

"Do you think VR is dying? It just starts", so the title of the fight letter. "Forgive me for not paying attention to the alarm signals.The news of the so-called death of the RV comes once a year and is as usual greatly exaggerated," writes HTC.

The first part of the message explains why badysts are wrong according to HTC. The decline in sales of "Consumer VR" would occur because it is mainly VR solutions for smartphones. Users were disappointed. In addition, manufacturers increased sales figures as appropriate solutions were given to smartphone launches. This HTC Samsung attack, which has their Gear VR, which was developed together with the Vive Oculus rival, some smartphones to start tuned.

The VR experience would also be better soon, due to the planned launch of HTCs Vive Pro. In addition, many companies are currently increasing their investment in VR, which is not reflected in badysts' forecasts.

] The decline in HTC Vive helmet sales was justified by the fact that Vive was exhausted and was no longer available from dealers. Since nothing could be sold, would have looked at dealers as a drop in sales. This is criticizing HTC as badysts rely on sales from large retailers, such as Amazon. However, HTC itself does not disclose accurate sales figures.

Instead, an IDC badysis indicates that HTC Vive has a 35.7% market share in the first quarter. However, this is measured by sales. Since HTC Vive is the most expensive VR unit, this is not surprising. HTC commented on the market share badysis: "This means that customers spend more time on their virtual reality headsets, and that companies are seeing a way to earn their own money. It's exactly where we want to be.

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Last but not least, there is a persistence to say: "It takes time to put a new technology on the market. We are glad that you are here and that you have invested in this trip with us.

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