Microsoft's new augmented reality device, Hololens, is coming to Ireland.
Starting today, customers here can place pre-orders for the new device, with shipping beginning at the end of November.
However, the head-worn holographic computer won't be cheap.
Irish users can expect to pay €3,299 for the Development Edition of the product, while the Commercial Suite aimed at high-end business users will cost €5,489.
While the mixed reality technology can be used for gaming, it is more likely for now that it will be utilised by industry.
Already a number of organisations, including Audi, Airbus, Saab, NASA and elevator maker thyssenkrupp have already adopted the technology.
According to IDC worldwide revenues for the augmented reality and virtual reality market will grow from $5.2 billion in 2016 to more than $162 billion in 2020.
Microsoft's announcement comes on the eve of the release onto the market here of Sony's Playstation VR virtual reality headset, which will cost €399.
The Oculus Rift and HTC Vive virtual reality headsets are already on sale here.
