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Vuzix Introduces iWear AV920 Video Eyewear

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 at 4:15 PM - by

Vuzix has introduced the iWear AV920 eye wear. The device features a 62-inch (1.57 m.) virtual screen [viewed from 9 ft/2.7 m.] and twin 640 x 480 pixel LCD displays. It is compatible with all electronic devices with video out connections including game consoles, mobile phones, media players and iPods.

"Weighing just 2.9 ounces, the ergonomically designed AV920 is fully adjustable for maximum comfort, includes an AccuTilt viewer that pivots up to 15 degrees up and down. The design allows for use with or without glasses. The speakers on the AV920 can even be moved out of the way or removed completely for users that want to plug in their own high-end audiophile or noise-canceling headphones," Vuzix said.


iWear AV920

The Vuzix AV920 is compatible with NTSC or PAL devices with video out. It features 24-bit color, 60 Hz progressive scan, and a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery with 4 to 5 hours of continuous operation.

The Vuzix AV920 is priced at US$349.95. Delivery is estimated at 2 to 3 weeks.

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FakeSteveBallmer said:

member since 11 May 1978 with 43716 posts, Guest, send him a message or view his profile

Wed Oct 17, 2007 8:44 pm

Don't work with Macs, like everything else cool!

http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.com

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iJack said:

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Thu Oct 18, 2007 12:37 am

FakeSteveBallmer wrote:
Don't work with Macs, like everything else cool!

http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.com
Doesn't work on any computer that doesn't have video-out, Danny.

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geoduck said:

member since 30 Dec 2003 with 1922 posts, unranked, send him a message or view his profile

Thu Oct 18, 2007 8:01 am

I like the idea. I think it's really cool. But...

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twin 640 x 480 pixel LCD displays

Isn't it going to give the appearance of a huge screen floating in front of you, running at really low resolution? I mean, 1024x768 is fairly standard around here and 1280x1024 is not uncommon. I understand the difficulties with designing something like this but 640x480 is so course.

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Intruder said:

member since 07 Jul 2004 with 3149 posts, TMO Mac Specialist, send him a message or view his profile

Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:09 am

FakeSteveBallmer wrote:
Don't work with Macs, like everything else cool!

http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.com

From their FAQ:

"2.8 - Can I use the iWear VR920 on my Mac or Linux computer?

The iWear VR920 can be used as a VGA monitor on both Mac and Linux operating systems. Audio will work on a Mac, and should work on Linux. We are currently working very hard at getting headtracking and 3D functionality running on Mac OSX, but at this time, we are not developing Linux drivers."

You put out more FUD than the real Steve Ballmer.

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