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Vuzix AV310: The First Ever Widescreen Video Goggles

Back in June, our own Brian Lam did a Battlemodo between two high-res video goggles. During that review he noted "I do wish they came in 16:9 versions, but the 4:3 ratio is probably more practical." Well, Vuzix is going to put that to the test with their new AV310 goggles. They claim that it is the first video eyewear to offer a true widescreen experience—the equivalent of a 52" screen viewed from a distance of 9 feet. It also features 5 hours of battery life on a single AA as well as a typical "3D" setting. Expect the AV310 to retail for $250. More »

3:20 PM on Tue Sep 16 2008
By Sean Fallon
7,918 views, 30 comments

Latest by evotech: I really want 720p on these things, cant wait to try one thou! the scifi comes alive! more »

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Convertible Glasses Give You Two Styles in One

If you are as blind as I am, you have probably noticed that glasses are outrageously expensive. Naturally, that means that style often takes a back seat to price when picking up frames. The "Switch Glasses" concept by Hyo-Jong Kim aims to change all that with lenses that can be spun around for two distinct looks. More »

6:00 PM on Mon Nov 19 2007
By Sean Fallon
5,617 views, 37 comments

Latest by hedges1968: @SanStarko: No you wouldn't, the ear pieces reverse. Take a pair of glasses, rotate 180 degres around the lens x axis, more »