The Valve Index might be outdated in many ways today, but it still holds a special place in my heart for its excellent audio solution: twin speakers that deliver impressive spatial properties without actually touching your ears. The Steam Frame doesn't take the same approach, sadly, but word from Valve is that it's working on a first-party accessory that'll add a set of Index-like speakers to the compact Frame.
The Steam Frame is modular. Three small switches are all it takes to completely remove the core module, containing the chip, RAM, storage, optics and more, from the strap. The strap also includes the battery, SD card slot, and speakers.
"So the battery, the thermals; I think those will be the ultimate limits of the device," said Jeremy Selan, software engineer at Valve during a pre-launch chat. "We thought of that early. It's no surprise. So that's why we were very proud of making a modular design where the core module is separate from the rear.
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