I want one of these!
Vuzix, creators of “Video Eyewear and personal display devices” has released the VR920, a device that offers the same viewpoint as watching a 62″ monitor from a distance of 9 feet! Can you imagine what it’d be like wearing this whilst flying through the Grand Canyon? The device is compatible with Flight Simulator X, and many other games:
Vuzix’ iWear VR920 is the winner of the 2007 CES innovations award. Featuring 640×480 VGA progressive scan LCDs with a 32 degree field of view, this is our most immersive big screen experience yet. Designed with the PC gamer in mind, the VR920 includes a built in microphone and three degree of freedom head tracker allowing for the definitive online interactive gaming experience. The VR920’s twin hi-res displays mean that it can flaunt your favorite virtual worlds in full 3D. Weighing a mere three ounces, this comfortable and non-intrusive iWear is VR done right. Jack in and feed your head!
I don’t normally post full specifications, but I reckon this is going to be something special, so I’ll make an exception.
Technical Specifications
- Twin high-resolution 640×480 (920,000 pixels) LCD Displays
- Equivalent to a 62″ screen viewed at 9 feet
- 24-bit true color (16 million colors)
- Visor weighs 3.2 oz.
- 60 Hz progressive scan display update rates
- Fully iWear® 3D compliant and supports NVIDIA stereo drivers
- Built-in noise canceling microphone for Internet VOIP communications
- Built-in 3 degree of freedom head-tracker
- USB connectivity for power, tracking and full duplex audio
- Analog VGA monitor input
- Support for up to 1024×768 VGA video formats
Features
- 6-foot slim, single cable design with miniature USB and VGA connectors
- Large field-of-view optics to allow a fully immersive experience
- iWear® 3D enabled for automatic 2D/3D control; no buttons required
- With built-in microphone users can communicate from anywhere in the world as if they were standing next to each other (or inside the game)
- Integrated 3 DOF head-tracker lets users look around inside virtual worlds as if they were there
User Adjustable
- Removable, flexible headphones
- AccuTilt™ viewer pivots up to 15 degrees
- Soft, comfortable, hypoallergenic nosepiece extends out up to 3/8″
- Custom fit headstrap included for extra secure fit
Supported Media
- Plug and play video with virtually all PC applications
- Thousands of pre-existing applications in full 3D (supported by NVIDIA stereo drivers)
- The VR920 will completey change the plethora of massively multiplayer applications from World of Warcraft to Internet chat in virtual worlds
Advanced Optics
- 32 degree field of view
- 3/4″ eye relief and 5/16″ eyebox
- 2.5″ Intraocular Distance (IOD)
- Color corrected 10th order aspherical lense with diffractive surface
Box Contents
- iWear VR920
- Headstrap
- Drivers, manual and software disc
- Quick start guide with warranty and safety instructions
- Lens cleaning carrying pouch
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