Indeed, not looking like Geordi is a good thing, but the Wrap 310 also features true 16x9 widescreen, twin high resolution displays, noise isolating earphones and compatibility with almost any video player—including the iPod and iPhone. Along those lines, Vuzix notes that the Wrap 310 is also upgradeable with an expansion port that can be used to accommodate changes in player design. Pricing and release information have not been announced.

Vuzix Launches Stylish Wrap™ 310 Widescreen Video Eyewear

Newly updated, sunglass-style form factor improves comfort and style while delivering
true 16 x 9 widescreen video

Experience the technology first hand at the 2009 ShowStoppers for the Digital Holidays
September 16th in New York and the 2009 Tokyo Games Show September 24th – 27th

Rochester, NY – September 15, 2009 – Vuzix Corporation, the leader in video eyewear for the consumer,
defense and low vision markets, is thrilled to launch the Wrap 310. The game-changing Wrap 310 challenges
the status quo of traditional video viewing devices by looking and feeling like normal sunglasses. The Wrap
310 will feature twin high-resolution video displays, project a 55-inch screen and include removable noise
isolating earphones. Powered for up to 6 hours on just 2 AA batteries, the Wrap 310 will accept video from
almost any video player, including the iPod and iPhone.

Whether you are an executive business traveler or want an immersive console gaming experience, the Wrap
310 will get the job done in style. With composite video input and optional VGA and component compatibility
adapters, the Wrap 310 is the most versatile pair of video eyewear on the market. Additionally, as the first
video eyewear designed for upgradeability, the Wrap 310 will feature an expansion port designed to provide
the product with near limitless compatibility. In addition to the soon to be available VGA and Component
adapters, Vuzix has plans for exciting accessories designed to keep the Wrap 310 on the cutting edge.

Please see a complete list of compatible devices below.

"The Wrap 310 is the first device to merge the look of video eyewear and traditional sunglasses into one," said
Vuzix CEO, Paul Travers. "We are excited to be a part of the mobile video revolution and are thrilled to be
globally unveiling the Wrap 310 at Showstoppers for the Digital Holidays and the Tokyo Game Show," added
Travers.

The Wrap 310 also features an improved on-screen user interface, included independent focus adjustments for
users with corrective lenses and still features compatibility with all major 3D video formats. Users now have
the option to select various lens colors to personalize their Wrap 310.

Compatible Devices Include:

• All iPod/iPhone models

• Portable DVD players
• Mobile phones with video output
• PCs and laptops*
• Televisions
• DVD/Blu-Ray players
• Portable media players

*Requires VGA output

[Vuzix]

Technically, that video display is one monitor from a pair of Myvu Crystal glasses, but one MicroPCTalk forum member connected the device to a completely portable computing rig, powered by a Sony UX380N UMPC and accessing online content (at half the speed of dial up) via a Motorola iDEN i425 cellphone.
Bluetooth fills in the gaps for various input (mouse, FrogPad keyboard and mic) and output (stereo audio), but the system is far from wireless, with most components wired directly into the UX380N.

We wouldn't call this DIY system our ideal interface for eyeglass computing and augmented reality applications, but for one dude working in the comfort of his own home, not bad! [UMPC Portal via SlashGear]

From Dior, the Blow glasses are a fluorescently fugly take on the future of fashion, debuting in a limited batch of 500 this April. No, they don't contain any special video hud or miniature computer, but no one else needs to know that as you threaten to retaliate to their name calling with mechanically-focused psionic blasts. [Viewon via StyleCrave]

People walking around with headphones and MP3 players/cellphones already aurally isolate themselves from their surroundings, but if personal viewing glasses like the Myvu take off and get really immersive, will we find visual-tainment junkies in rooms like this? [Deviantart]

The plastic glasses are still pretty dorky, but viewing is painless - even without the specs (the video is only blurry around the edges). The system can convert conventional or high-definition 2D video (from video cameras, players, games and other sources) to high-def 3D with 1080p signals in real time via a small processor unit.

DVD movies would work well on the system, but not animated films, said Yasunari Suzuki of JVC's Technology Development Division. The firm has no immediate plans to commercialize the converter, but the know how has been licensed to Canada's Sensio Technologies Inc. and JVC is in talks with other players.

Photos and story by Tim Hornyak.

The glasses use a proprietary holographic waveguide and an optical engine made up of a LED light source and a transparent LCD panel. Video coming from the optical engine is reflected by a film in the holographic waveguide. It then bounces off a glass plate and is diffracted to the eyes by a second holographic film.

Before it brings the glasses to market, Sony is trying to slim the prototype down to 80g and make the lenses transmissive enough to be used in dark places. The company says it's hoping to commercialize the produce by 2010. [Tech ON]

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Benny stated, "the new glasses we're nauseating" with regards to the glance-down viewing, but he did report decent comfort when wearing. Each model features a brand new design and new specs over their older Edge model. The biggest difference is in the displays, since the Crystal features a new VGA display that provides the best video among the other models and the Shades has the same QVGA display that are in the old Edge model, so video doesn't look that great. Both feature rechargeable batteries and integrated in-ear ear buds, with the Shades having a 10-hour viewing time, as opposed to only four hours on the Crystal.

Both models are available in three weeks with various colors, making you look way better than Wesley Snipes in any of his Sci-Fi flicks. [MyVu]

While you might feel a bit claustrophobic wearing these things, their 432x240 LCoS display makes it look like there's a 50-inch screen six feet in front of you. And, if you don't feel like reaching up to the transport controls on the glasses, there's also an infrared remote included. These clunky shades aren't going to win any beauty contests, but they still may not be too unpleasant on a long plane trip. They're shipping at the beginning of December of this year for $399, but if you pre-order, you can get them for $299. [YelloMosquito, via Press Release]

You can connect the T4-N to any NTSC-capable video and watch on the two 640 x 480 resolution monitors that can be adjusted to avoid eye strain, that sit behind the lenses. That's like watching a 45-inch screen from two meters away. Audio comes through the frame-mounted earphones.

Just 500 pairs are available for now, costing $1,150 each, on the Scalar website, but if successful, expect to get a second bite of the cherry. [Scalar via Pink Tentacle]

In other words, any technology can be used for the initial display (such as LCD or OLED), while tiny, transparent paneling (LOE) works as a mini projector screen, shining the image properly back to your eye. This setup allows for complete peripheral/frontal vision, as well as the potential (now I'm reaching a bit) to upgrade the source microdisplay as technologies improve. And you don't look like you are on your way to a Star Trek convention...every day.

Late last year, Lumus announced VGA resolutions in their eyewear. What we need is for the big boy companies, like cellphone display manufacturers, to get in on the mix. Then, finally, we can watch cartoons all day and claim it's our prescription. – Mark Wilson

Product Page [via randomgoodstuff]

First of all this set of portable video glasses comes with its own battery that attaches to the back of the iPod giving you enough juice to watch 3 full length movies. I haven't officially been able to verify this, but I am already through two movies with a decent amount of battery left.

Secondly while the screen only compares to about a 20 inch screen from a couple of feet away, it is still nice for things like riding on a plane, where you don't have to compromise your neck or have your tray table down. It's also great for when your bed ridden in the hospital, like my Dad. He's been in the hospital now for a couple days and is sick of watching the 10 channels he gets on the hospital TV. So I loaded up his iPod with a couple of movies and tv shows, and now he's set.

Aside from those things the MyVu does have a couple of faults. First off there aren't any options to adjust the color. And at least the model I have has a washed out effect. This might be the result of a MyVu feature, which is the ability to "see through" the glasses. Which is quite handy when walking around the apartment while watching videos, which I don't recommend.

All things aside this is going to fill a very small market effectively, especially at the $300 price tag. But it's good to see attempts being made to make the iPod 5G video viewing more useful.– Ben Longo

Truth be told, these head-mounted displays have never really caught on with the public (Virtual Boy, anyone?) in the past. Carrying a $255 price tag surely doesn't help Thanko's case either. The company does try to make this square peg into that circle by giving it decent battery life (four to five hours) and stereo sound. Still, is looking like a complete tool worth the trouble in this scenario? – Nicholas Deleon

Product Page (in Japanese) [Thanko via Fareastgizmos.com]

Neomind Brainwave Visor [i4u]