Earthquake

Regardless of the technology's current limitations, it blows my mind that a completely wireless headset can do what this one does.

Microsoft's not trying to hide the HoloLens's current flaws. The company knows the technology isn't ready, and it sounds like Microsoft won't set a price or release date for a consumer version until it's a product that people will actually want to use.

The just-released Oculus Rift virtual-reality headset had two developer kits before it became a real product. I spent plenty of time with each, and they had lots of flaws as well. It was hard to wear the first one for long without feeling sick. Both the software and the hardware needed years to mature -- but the potential was there from day one.

The HoloLens feels like it could have the same potential. I can't wait to see if it pans out.