There still isn't a release date for consumer hardware, but the press release reiterated that developer models will ship sometime later this year. The headset's Creator Edition will supposedly cost around $500, and there will be different variants, potentially costing twice as much -- or higher.

Given AT&T's zeal for this announcement and the company's history, don't be surprised if it offers subsidized hardware that's tied to a service agreement. You know, sometime in the future.