After received the new lenses, we will need to assemble and test, and then ship to testers when finished. Nothing new on 90Hz yet, but we will update here as soon as there is any breakthrough.
14 Likes
Ok now I am confused I thought that you said you already had 8-10 assembled and that you were shipping to testers. Is that incorrect?
5 Likes
10 is the estimated number of M1 that will be available for testers for the closed beta.
We will ship M1 as soon as we have finished assembly and testing.
6 Likes
To All:
As Per the Poll results. Only Questions to @deletedpimaxrep1 please. As requested I will remove other posts. Please start a seperate topic for community discussion of update.
7 Likes
@deletedpimaxrep1
Have you got details you can tell us on the final design of the lenses that were changed ?
1 Like
If you need any support of ours, just ask!
Interesting, lenes is heart of HMD.
Can you update new picture of M1 with the new lenses. It will be great while waiting the testing result.
thank you.
4 Likes
We will take some photos when we have received the new components of M1 and start to assemble.
9 Likes
@deletedpimaxrep1, can you please tell the team I am super-impressed with your response to what must have been difficult decisions? It sounds like the Pimax 8K will have the best optics of any consumer VR headset available. 
8 Likes
@deletedpimaxrep1 what happened with the previously assembled units? Did the new lenses not have the result you were hoping for?
Everyone that tested v2 v3 seemed happy with how the lenses were back then. Strange that Pimax decided to change them for v5. It came with many downsides… And now they struggle to correct them adding months and months of delay. Delivery window Q4?
3 Likes
@deletedpimaxrep1 Thank you for the update. I was wondering what exactly will be improved with this new lens design compared with the previous design?
The core team is specialized in display thus somewhat picky on the visual quality. Comparing with more costs, time, and extra works, it’s even harder for the team to move on with the lens design that is not good enough from their point of view, even though many people were happy with the previous versions.
Yes, theoretically we can choose to keep the original design, start mass production and ship 8K right away, make enough people happy and generate enough cash flow…
17 Likes
Thanks for the update @deletedpimaxrep1. Dont rush it. If the tester units work perfectly and word spreads the only problem will be making enough 8K’s to meet demand 
Do you still have any roadshow plans for the M1?
6 Likes
Yes, closed beta first, and then open beta/roadshows.
4 Likes
The question is,
is it possible to improve upon the original design of the lenses and visual quality that much that it is worth the time, effort and money you put into it?
Or is it not?
If the team thinks they can improve the quality that much with new lenses then by all means go for it…
But i wonder if a normal consumer would notice the difference between the lenses in v2 v3 and the new ones.
1 Like
For a general consumer, it would be hard to tell. but we are targeting a very niche enthusiasts market here, not mass market.
16 Likes
Hi, I just hope and wish that all the information you provide is true
Can you confirm that you will keep the shipment date in Q3?
2 Likes
If the new prototype can please the team and testers, and no more changes necessary, we will produce the first batch of 8K in June and larger batches in Q3.
4 Likes