Cinera Edge Stretch Goals

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Luke_T

The Cinera Edge Stretch Goals are listed below:

All stretch goal targets, except the final one, have already been achieved.

I expect Cinera will achieve the final remaining stretch goal target of $1.5M USD before the end of the KS campaign.

Share your thoughts on the stretch goals here!

ZpaulZ

Luke_T hey Luke apparently Cinera has said they will give the final goal even if we don't hit the target of 1.5 M. I how that's true.

Luke_T

ZpaulZ That would be fantastic! The gaming side of Cinera Edge's functionality would certainly be optimised with that kind of upgrade.

Someone on the KS Comments page mentioned HDMI 2.1 as a desirable upgrade as well. I don't know how feasible or expensive this would be to implement, but it might help future-proof the headset (if the added benefits of HDMI 2.1 don't exceed the capabilities of Cinera Edge itself, and negate the benefits of the upgrade).

I suppose the HDMI connector limitations and Android support are the two biggest future-proofing areas in terms of keeping Cinera fully functional for a while.

Check out this table to determine whether an upgrade from HDMI 2.0b to 2.1 would provide any significant improvements for you:

Variable Refresh Rate (VRR),
Reduces or eliminates lag, stutter, and frame-tearing for more fluid and detailed gameplay.

Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Allows a connected display (and AV receiver) to automatically enter low-latency mode — a.k.a “game mode” — when the user plays a video game, allowing for smooth, lag-free interactivity.

The setting automatically returns to normal when ordinary video content, such as a TV show or movie, is played.

Quick Frame Transport (QFT)
Reduces latency in the signal delivery process from source to display, resulting in smoother no-lag signal transfer for gaming, virtual reality, and other interactive content.

Quick Media Switching (QMS)
Eliminates the delay that can result in blank/black screens before content is displayed after switching frame rates.

Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
Audio upgrades Include eARC supporting the most advanced formats such as object-based audio (think Dolby Atmos & DTS-X). Dolby Digital provided each speaker its own discreet audio track allowing the engineer to direct sounds to each speaker at predetermined levels. Dolby Atmos and DTS-X or “object-based audio” allows your sound system to direct sounds to where the speakers are in the room - regardless of how many speakers you have.

Visit the below website for more detailed explanations:
https://www.audioholics.com/audio-video-cables/hdmi-2.1

ZpaulZ

Yes I have seen that chart before. Cinera just announced that the last stretch goal is unlocked and is a gift for all the backers. Amazing news.

Luke_T

ZpaulZ That is great news! I'm sure the backers are extremely happy.

I know I am!

ZpaulZ

Luke_T Yes the news made me extremely happy.

seifenchef

With HDMI 2.1 there would also be 4K @ 120 fps!

kind regards
seifenchef

Luke_T

seifenchef Apparently, HDMI 2.0b will technically support 4K @ 120Hz, and definitely would support 1080p and 1440p at 120Hz (the maximum natively supported resolution of Cinera's OLED screens).

https://www.benq.com/en-us/knowledge-center/knowledge/4k-120hz-gaming-monitor.html

seifenchef

Thanks for the tip. But it's pretty complicated.
You have to be able to adjust a lot, where you don't know whether this all works in the respective special case, with the respective hardware and software, and you don't know whether you will get a picture in the end. :-)
2.1. would be just great.

Luke_T

For sure, HDMI 2.1 would be the absolute ideal to help ensure the best possible experience to support smoother motion, and many other benefits. Is there any possibility of upgrading this? (@CINERA )!

Or at least, it would need to be included in the specifications of any subsequent model of Cinera...

seifenchef

Hi,

The funny thing is that the jump from HDMI 1.4 to 2.0 is smaller than that from 2.0 to 2.1 ...
... what have 'they' been doing there ... :-)

... it must have been 'mathematical morons' in charge, because how else can you with a quadrupling of the image area (2K to 4K) which obviously also requires at least a doubling of the temporal resolution - in order to make sense, the data stream, on the other hand, not even get the double of power, when it should must have been increased eightfold?

... and by the way in this rough calculation we don't even have thought in thinks like 'HDR', 'HHHHHDR', thousand audio channels and a lot more at this all ...

... yes, the TV industry sells 4K, 8K and soon 16K devices, whether that makes any sense or not ... :-)

kind regards
seifenchef