Pimax Reveals Dream Air Prototypes and Answers Key Questions

A: Pimax has been working on the Crystal Super micro-OLED and Dream Air internally for over a year. The optical engine is fully functional, and we believe we have enough time to complete the remaining development before the May deadline. The Dream Air shares the same optical engine technology as the Crystal Super but in a new design. We anticipate shipping around 200 to 300 headsets in May, with potential challenges related to the supply of micro-OLED panels and ringless controllers.

A: The announcement was made early to ensure that users had the option to choose between the Super and Dream Air headsets. The scarcity of micro-OLED panels also played a role in the decision to open pre-orders, as lead times for panel orders are long. Pre-orders help us gauge demand and secure panel orders for the Dream Air ahead of the May release.

A: Pimax aims to be a multi-SKU company to cater to the diverse needs of VR users. While we offer multiple headset options, all models share core technology and focus on delivering a top-tier VR experience. Our multi-SKU strategy allows us to spread out production and manage resources more efficiently.

A: Pimax plans to update existing models but does not have any new headsets in development that surpass the Dream Air and Crystal Super in specs, except for the 12K model.

A: The internal design of the Dream Air is complete, with testing underway on a fully functional optical engine and shared software features with the Crystal Super. External design is still in development, with prototypes being tested in the Crystal Super housing.

A: There is no specific ETA for the Cobb module at this time.

A: The headstrap is designed to securely hold the lightweight headset without causing harm. The internal straps are made of elastic rubber, similar to the technology used in self-lacing shoes like the Nike Auto Adapt.

A: Yes, the head strap can be removed at the stems.

There are currently no plans for this. The headset utilizes the same micro-OLED optical engine as the Crystal Super, allowing it to run with Pimax Play as a PC VR headset with OpenXR/OpenVR runtime and SteamVR support.

A: The Crystal Super will be showcased at CES 2025, with the QLED 57 PPD optical engine shipping by the end of January. The 50 PPD and micro-OLED optical engines are also close to completion, expected to ship in March and April respectively.

The non-local dimming version of the Crystal Light will be released around June 2025, offering a lower price point.

The 60G Airlink for the original Crystal will be demonstrated at CES2025, with external beta testing beginning soon and shipping in April 2025.

As for the 12K, there is no specific ETA at the moment. While solutions were in place for technical challenges, some did not meet quality standards, such as the dual DP 1.4 solution and undisclosed panel solution.