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{{Device Infobox
|name = Lenovo Mirage Solo
|image =
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]]
|Platform = [[Google Daydream]]
|Creator = [[Lenovo]], [[Google]]
|Developer = [[Lenovo]]
|Manufacturer = [[Lenovo]]
|Announcement Date = January 9, 2018 (CES)
|Release Date = May 11, 2018
|Price = $399
|Website = https://www.lenovo.com/ (discontinued)
|Versions = Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream
|Requires = Google account
|Predecessor = None
|Successor = None (Daydream discontinued)
|Operating System = [[Daydream OS]] (Android 8.0 Oreo)
|Chipset = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon 835]]
|CPU = Octa-core Kryo 280 (4× 2.45 GHz + 4× 1.9 GHz)
|GPU = Adreno 540
|HPU =
|Storage = 64GB
|Memory = 4GB LPDDR4X
|SD Card Slot = Yes (microSD up to 256GB)
|Display = Single 5.5" IPS LCD
|Subpixel Layout = RGB stripe
|Peak Brightness = Not specified
|Resolution = 1280 × 1440 per eye (2560 × 1440 total)
|Pixel Density = 534 PPI, ~12 PPD
|Refresh Rate = 75Hz
|Persistence = Low persistence
|Field of View = 110°
|Horizontal FoV = ~110°
|Vertical FoV = ~110°
|Average Pixel Density = ~12 PPD
|Peak Pixel Density = ~12 PPD
|Foveated Rendering = No
|Optics = Fresnel-aspheric lenses
|Ocularity = Binocular
|IPD Range = Fixed (software adjustment)
|Adjustable Diopter = No (glasses compatible)
|Passthrough = No
|Tracking = 6DoF inside-out (WorldSense)
|Tracking Frequency = N/A
|Base Stations = None required
|Eye Tracking = No
|Face Tracking = No
|Hand Tracking = No
|Body Tracking = No
|Rotational Tracking = Yes
|Positional Tracking = Yes
|Update Rate = 75Hz
|Tracking Volume = ~1.5m radius
|Play Space = Standing/limited room-scale
|Latency = <20ms motion-to-photon
|Audio = None (3.5mm jack)
|Microphone = Yes (dual)
|3.5mm Audio Jack = Yes
|Camera = WorldSense tracking cameras
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 LE
|Ports = USB-C, 3.5mm audio, microSD
|Wired Video = No
|Wireless Video = No
|WiFi = Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
|Bluetooth = Bluetooth 5.0 LE
|Power = Internal battery
|Battery Capacity = 4000mAh
|Battery Life = ~7 hours (claimed)
|Charge Time = ~3 hours
|Dimensions = 204 × 270 × 180mm
|Weight = 645g
|Material = Plastic
|Headstrap = Adjustable head strap with dial
|Haptics = Controller haptics
|Color = Gray
|Sensors = WorldSense cameras, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor
|Input = Daydream Controller (3DoF)
|Compliance = FCC, CE
}}

The '''Lenovo Mirage Solo''' is the first standalone [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] with [[Google]]'s WorldSense positional tracking technology, developed by [[Lenovo]] in partnership with Google, announced at CES on January 9, 2018, and released on May 11, 2018 at a price of $399. As the first standalone Daydream headset and the first with true 6DoF (6 degrees of freedom) positional tracking without external sensors, the Mirage Solo represented a significant advancement over 3DoF mobile VR headsets like the Oculus Go and Google Daydream View. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor with a 5.5-inch QHD LCD display (2560 × 1440), the Mirage Solo offered access to the Daydream catalog of over 250 apps and could track user movement up to 1.5 meters in any direction using Google's WorldSense inside-out tracking system.

== History and Development ==

=== Google Daydream Platform ===
Platform evolution:
* Daydream View (2016): Phone-based 3DoF
* WorldSense announced (2017): Inside-out 6DoF
* Mirage Solo (2018): First WorldSense device
* Standalone Daydream realized

=== Lenovo Partnership ===
Hardware collaboration:
* Google provided WorldSense technology
* Lenovo manufactured hardware
* Daydream platform integration
* Enterprise and consumer target

=== CES 2018 Announcement ===
Official reveal:
* First standalone Daydream shown
* WorldSense tracking demonstrated
* Q2 2018 availability
* Sub-$400 price target

=== May 2018 Launch ===
Consumer release:
* $399 pricing
* Global availability
* Daydream ecosystem access
* First 6DoF standalone

== Design Philosophy ==

=== Standalone 6DoF ===
Revolutionary for 2018:
* No PC required
* No phone required
* Positional tracking
* Self-contained VR

=== WorldSense Technology ===
Inside-out tracking:
* Camera-based positioning
* No external sensors
* 1.5m tracking radius
* 6 degrees of freedom

=== Daydream Ecosystem ===
Platform integration:
* 250+ Daydream apps
* Google services
* YouTube VR
* Established content library

== Display Technology ==

=== Single LCD Panel ===
QHD display:
* '''Size''': 5.5 inches
* '''Resolution''': 2560 × 1440 total (1280 × 1440 per eye)
* '''Type''': IPS LCD
* '''Density''': 534 PPI

=== RGB Stripe ===
Subpixel arrangement:
* Full RGB layout
* Reduced screen door effect
* Better than PenTile
* Clearer image

=== Refresh Rate ===
Standard mobile VR:
* 75Hz refresh
* Adequate for content
* Low persistence
* Smooth enough

=== Field of View ===
Wide viewing area:
* 110° field of view
* Good immersion
* Competitive specification
* Fresnel-aspheric lenses

== WorldSense Tracking ==

=== Google Technology ===
Inside-out tracking system:
* Derived from Project Tango
* Camera and sensor fusion
* Environmental mapping
* No external hardware

=== 6DoF Capability ===
Full positional tracking:
* Forward/backward movement
* Left/right movement
* Up/down movement
* Head rotation (pitch, yaw, roll)

=== Tracking Volume ===
Movement range:
* ~1.5 meters in any direction
* Standing experiences
* Limited room-scale
* Safety boundaries

=== Tracking Quality ===
Performance:
* Good positional accuracy
* Occasional drift
* Works in most environments
* Better than 3DoF alone

== Processing Power ==

=== Snapdragon 835 ===
2017 flagship mobile chip:
* '''CPU''': Octa-core Kryo 280
* '''GPU''': Adreno 540
* '''Process''': 10nm
* Strong for 2018 standalone

=== Performance ===
Capable for content:
* Good game performance
* Smooth video playback
* 3D experience quality
* Adequate for Daydream apps

=== Memory ===
* '''RAM''': 4GB LPDDR4X
* '''Storage''': 64GB internal
* '''Expandable''': microSD up to 256GB

== Controller ==

=== Daydream Controller ===
3DoF handheld:
* Orientation tracking only
* No positional tracking
* Touchpad input
* Home and app buttons

=== Controller Limitation ===
Mismatch with headset:
* Headset: 6DoF
* Controller: 3DoF only
* Limited interaction
* Constraint on experiences

=== Input Model ===
Pointer-based interface:
* Laser pointer metaphor
* Touch to select
* Swipe gestures
* Voice available

== Audio ==

=== No Built-In Speakers ===
Headphones required:
* 3.5mm jack provided
* No integrated audio
* User provides headphones
* Cost/weight savings

=== Dual Microphones ===
Voice input:
* Two microphones
* Voice commands
* Video recording audio
* Google Assistant

== Battery ==

=== Internal Battery ===
Good capacity:
* '''Capacity''': 4000mAh
* '''Life''': Up to 7 hours claimed
* '''Real-world''': 2.5-3 hours gaming
* '''Charging''': USB-C, ~3 hours

=== Battery Performance ===
Usage dependent:
* Video: 7 hours possible
* Gaming: 2.5-3 hours
* Moderate use: 4-5 hours
* Adequate for sessions

== Physical Design ==

=== Form Factor ===
Substantial headset:
* 645 grams
* Large front housing
* Balanced design
* Traditional VR shape

=== Head Strap ===
Comfortable mounting:
* Adjustable straps
* Rear dial tightening
* Forehead pad
* Extended wear capable

=== Ventilation ===
Thermal management:
* Passive cooling design
* Adequate airflow
* Some heat buildup
* Acceptable comfort

== Software Platform ==

=== Daydream OS ===
Android-based:
* Android 8.0 Oreo
* Daydream interface
* Google services
* App ecosystem

=== Daydream Apps ===
Content library:
* 250+ apps at launch
* YouTube VR
* Google Street View
* Google Arts & Culture
* Games and experiences

=== Google Integration ===
First-party apps:
* YouTube VR
* Google Play Movies
* Google Photos
* Google Expeditions
* Street View

== Enterprise Applications ==

=== Lenovo VR Classroom ===
Education deployment:
* Classroom management
* Content distribution
* Teacher controls
* Educational VR

=== Business Use ===
Professional applications:
* Training
* Visualization
* Collaboration
* Enterprise pilots

== Platform Discontinuation ==

=== Daydream End ===
October 2019:
* Google discontinued Daydream
* No new certified devices
* Support continued limited time
* Platform abandoned

=== Mirage Solo Legacy ===
Product status:
* No software updates
* Apps still functional (existing)
* Hardware orphaned
* WorldSense concept validated

== Comparison with Oculus Go ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Feature !! Lenovo Mirage Solo !! Oculus Go
|-
| Price || $399 || $199
|-
| Tracking || 6DoF (WorldSense) || 3DoF only
|-
| Processor || Snapdragon 835 || Snapdragon 821
|-
| Resolution || 2560×1440 || 2560×1440
|-
| Controller || 3DoF || 3DoF
|-
| Battery || 4000mAh || 2600mAh
|-
| Platform || Daydream || Oculus
|-
| Weight || 645g || 468g
|}

== Legacy ==

=== First Standalone 6DoF ===
Industry milestone:
* Proved standalone 6DoF viable
* Before Oculus Quest
* WorldSense technology
* Inside-out tracking validation

=== Quest Foreshadowing ===
Market demonstration:
* Standalone 6DoF demand shown
* Technology proven
* User interest validated
* Quest delivered on promise

=== Platform Failure ===
Daydream lessons:
* Platform support critical
* Ecosystem needed
* Google commitment questioned
* Hardware orphaned

== Technical Specifications Summary ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || 5.5" IPS LCD, 1280 × 1440 per eye
|-
| Total Resolution || 2560 × 1440 (QHD)
|-
| Refresh Rate || 75Hz
|-
| FOV || 110°
|-
| Tracking || WorldSense 6DoF (inside-out)
|-
| Processor || Snapdragon 835
|-
| Memory || 4GB RAM, 64GB storage
|-
| Battery || 4000mAh, ~7 hours
|-
| Audio || 3.5mm jack (no speakers)
|-
| Weight || 645g
|-
| Controller || Daydream Controller (3DoF)
|-
| Price || $399
|-
| Status || Discontinued (platform abandoned)
|}

== See Also ==
* [[Lenovo]]
* [[Google Daydream]]
* [[WorldSense]]
* [[Standalone VR]]
* [[Inside-Out Tracking]]
* [[Oculus Quest]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Standalone VR]]
[[Category:Lenovo]]
[[Category:Google]]
[[Category:Daydream]]
[[Category:2010s VR]]
[[Category:Discontinued]]

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