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ripfire
10/23/09

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AOL? Don't you mean AOHell! *snort* *snicker* #gizmodoremainders
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nutbastard
09/15/09

In reply to Vuzix Wrap 310 Video Sunglasses Look Less Dorky Than Ever
"the Wrap 310 also features true 16x9 widescreen, twin high resolution displays"

HOW high resolution?

"428 x 240"

EDIT: apparently they're 640x480. it's still:

a bunch of horse shit.

i've mentioned it before, i've got prototype glasses by inviso (formerly siliscape) from 2001 running 800 x 600 that were set to retail for $250. in 2002. 1024x768 was a mere 6 months to a year of R&D away. you can guess why the money got pulled out. 2001. ahem. you can run Windows through them and not have any problems seeing what you're doing. colors are great, no flicker, great contrast.

so why? why, 8 years later, why the f*$% hasn't the technology been matched? what's the holdup?
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jdale
09/15/09

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"The Wrap 310 will feature twin high-resolution video displays, project a 55-inch screen and include removable noise isolating earphones."

Obviously it doesn't "project" anything and the display isn't "55-inch". I'm not sure why they can get away with saying that when what they mean is just that the display is equivalent in size or angular extent to a 55 inch display viewed at a distance of... what exactly? 55 inches at ten feet would not be very impressive.
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Forsakenchild
09/15/09

@jdale: So say you are sitting on an airplane. Pull out these glasses and start watching a movie from your ipod whatever. The screen appears equivalent to a 55" screen from ten feet away. So its not impressive to get that experience sitting on a plane of all places? Now replace that with sitting in a car, or train, or where ever. Sure it may not seem that impressive if you are sitting at home, but for a personal viewing in places that it is not logical to have a 55" screen... its pretty damn impressive to me.
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jdale
09/15/09

@Forsakenchild: My point is really that it is a meaningless measurement. If it feels better imagine I said 55" at 100 feet. Would you pay for that? No, it would be worthless. You'd be better off watching video on the tiny screen of your iPod Nano. But since they haven't specified a distance in their press release who knows?

55" at 10' is about 22 degrees of view. At 5' it would be 43 degrees of awesome, at 15' it would be 15 degrees of lame.
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nutbastard
09/15/09

meh.
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XuanDawkins
09/15/09

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I hate how they always lie and say "high resolution". High resolution for what? An alarm clock? (640x480)
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FrankenPC
09/15/09

@XuanDawkins: LOL@640x480. That's LAME. Why even bother.
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madog
09/15/09

@XuanDawkins: Any screen looks huge when it's a quarter of an inch away from your eyeballs.
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kylenalepa
09/15/09

@madog: Size ≠ Resolution. It's going to look like 55-inch screen at a resolution of 640x480. Big, yes, but not pretty.

I'd be interested in something like this if they could get the resolution up to at least 720p, though.
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PaddyDugan
09/15/09

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These would be great to relieve the boredom of driving. Would they keep the sun out of my eyes at the same time?
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slater
09/15/09

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They still look like the sunglasses my grandpa wears over his normal glasses.
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Barry99705
09/15/09

@slater: That's better than the competition. At least these don't go with the star trek uniform in the closet...
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RainyDayInterns
09/15/09

@Barry99705: and the problem with our Star Trek uniform is what ....exactly? Don't make us go all Vulcan-nerve pinch on your ass!
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frigg
04/02/09

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I wonder if this be available for their Wrap 920AV model, which attempts to solve the centuries-old problem: is it possible to wear video glasses and not look like a tool?

Although it'd be kind of awesome to wear these while on a Segue and just randomly ride around since you wouldn't be able to see where you were going. Segue+Video Glasses = Big Win!
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nutbastard
04/02/09

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@ScottRose:

I have 1024x768 prototype glasses made by silliscape (later changed to inviso) that were made in 2000. 9 years ago. they were going to sell them for $200 and make about a 30% margin. then the investors tucked tail and poof, that tech was lost.

they won an award at CES 2001.

[www.accessmylibrary.com]
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Kaiser-Machead
04/02/09

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If you wear them on the SUBWAY, you deserve what you get. Who in their right mind blinds themselves with fancy gizmos on the train? At least you can casually observe your surroundings while watching a video on its native display.

Caution: Use only for private quarters/seating.
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SirNotAppearing
04/02/09

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Ah, the convenience of watching Reading Rainbow without everyone knowing I'm watching my own show. I approve.

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Kaiser-Machead
04/02/09

@SirNotAppearing- Cash 4 JalopGold!!: haha, score.
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ScottRose
04/02/09

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I would gladly pay more money for more resolution. (I think they have higher res. models, but I covet 1024x768 at least).

And I HATE how they don't disclose the res. in the specs on that page. Most of the glasses-monitor mfrs. bury the resolution, because it's such the suckage.
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nutbastard
04/02/09

@ScottRose:

i bet these are most likely VGA (640 x 480) or 800 x 600 at best.
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ScottRose
04/02/09

@nutbastard:

Hah, 320x240. Isn't that the same as the iPod screen to begin with?

According to: [www.oled-info.com]
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Jonny Morris
03/25/09

In reply to Vuzix's CamAR Augmented Reality Headset Provides a Glimpse Into Future Computing
Someone call LeVar Burton!

I just don't know about visor displays being viable as a mainstream computer app. It's like jetpacks - seem cool but in reality totally impractical. I can't imagine sitting at home playing a game with a visor on, when you can have a big ol' HDTV in front of you. I find that engrossing enough, plus you can look down and see where your beer is.

Who knows though...I could look back in 30 years and seem like that jackass who didn't want those newfangled electric light-bulbs because my whale oil lamp suited me just fine...
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bosskev
03/25/09

@Jonny Morris: "I could look back in 30 years and seem like that jackass ..."

Oh, don't be so negative--I doubt it's gonna take 30 years...

;^)
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Software_Goddess
03/25/09

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I just had a thought for a very inappropriate use for this. If you watch yourself masturbate these glasses could superimpose a partner for you.
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Gann
03/26/09

@Software_Goddess: Or if you already have a partner, these could provide a few upgrades.
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ilikedachacha
03/26/09

@Software_Goddess: have you made any posts that dont make you sound like a prostitute?
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Software_Goddess
03/26/09

@ilikedachacha: Excuse me? When a man makes innuendos it's ok, but not for the softer sex? I'm human; I'm single; and I open minded. Just because I can be as verbal as a man about my sexuality does not make me a prostitute.
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Jesus Diaz
03/26/09

@Software_Goddess: Yes. Your post was funny. The other guy, on the other side, is toast.

I love to banhammer before lunch. It opens my appetite.
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Ender305
01/05/09

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Am I the only one here who is reminded of Snow Crash?

Also, I want them, now.
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BeautifulAgony
01/05/09

@Ender305: Yup, I thought that too, and also the Virtual Light glasses from Gibson's novel of the same name.
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Curves
01/05/09

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These reminded me of the "X-Ray" sunglasses that used to be advertised in the back of comic books. They claimed you could see through clothes with them, and every boy in 4th grade was saving his pennies for them.
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Sora57 is rendering
01/05/09

@Curves: I was in sixth grade and my brother and I bought them.

From that puchase on, we both learned to never order anything from the back of a comic book.
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Curves
01/05/09

@Sora57: Not even the family of Sea Monkees?
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Sora57 is rendering
01/05/09

@Curves: That was my best friend's purchase. I think the Monkeys were actually brine shrimp. And they did NOT wear little golden crowns like the picture in the comic book.

The other ad I remember was the cartoon of the skinny guy getting sand kicked in his face by a muscular dude, right in front of a pretty girl, and in the next frame the skinny dude is now built like Hulk Hogan and walking away with the pretty girl. I think it was a Jack Lalane ad. And no, the X-ray glasses did not work on the pretty girl cartoon, either. They did give me a headache, though.
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Curves
01/05/09

@Sora57: No Sea Monkee crowns? I guess the Dad didnt actually have Poseidons trident either? (Youre ruining the innocence and wonder of chldhood for me.)

I remember Jack LaLane; my mom used to do jumping jacks with him. What was that one piece "bodysuit" thing he used to wear? That was scary in an epically polyester sort of way.
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Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
01/05/09

@Curves: Yeah, Sea Monkeys sounded a lot cooler than they're real name, brine shrimp....
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Sora57 is rendering
01/05/09

@Curves: jack lalane is still around. He sells some kind of juicer on Sunday morning tv. Yes, he still wears the one piece suit!
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Barion
01/06/09

@Sora57: That's not Jack LaLanne. You're thinking of Charles Atlas.
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Barion
01/06/09

@Barion: And here is the ad: [www.toyadz.com]
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Sora57 is rendering
01/06/09

@Barion: Yes, you are right. I wasn't sure if it was Jack in his one-piece.

Here is Jack: [foodmuseum.typepad.com]
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