[# KINECT] Clarification on the new sensor Kinect for PC

Hi,

as there is some doubt about the differences between the KINECT sensor for Xbox 360 and the new sensor Kinect for the PC. I will explain a little what I know in this respect to differentiate them.

First of all the most significant differences of the new sensor for PC

Near Mode. The new sensor has a new firmware that allows identifying bodies from 40 cm, with a maximum range of 4 meters.
Short USB cable. It seems silly, but having only a USB connector and not the mega connector now has the sensor, is quite appreciated.

However, the main difference is that the new hardware/Sensor is specifically designed for PC. It supports all the features of the SDK can be used with the current sensor of Xbox, but it is only with this device you’ll have support, updates, etc.

XBOX not is supported for environments PC sensor; the new sensor if. In addition, the capacity of near mode, new support for speech, etc.; It is only available for the sensor for the PC.

Finally, is not allowed or supported development with the sensor for the XBOX. Seems obvious, but if think that the tests had been made with another SDK (the XBOX), on other environment; It is normal that this sensor is not approved for PC.On the other hand the new sensor, if it is supported for PC environments, if it has warranty, upgrades, etc.

Let’s see if I begin a series of minoposts with data from the new SDK. That, when Amazon, help me and make me get the new sensor Risa