Full FeedCould 3D skip TVs? Vuzix ships their 3D-ready 310 Video Eyewear
Another day, another video eyewear announcement, right? Wrong. Down at the very bottom of the release announcing the shipping of the Vuzix Wrap 310 is something about 3D compatibility; this gadget is compatible with the major 3D formats. That got me thinking: with all the push from studios and home entertainment to 3D, maybe this revolution will skip the TV.
My biggest problem with 3D is getting around the glasses: to get 3D today, you’ve got to wear glasses. So, why not have glasses with screens inside them; turn a requirement into something better by adding super big, super clear images (Vuzix says their Wrap 310 has the equivalent of a 55 inch screen at 10 feet)? If the wave of the future is 3D, then Vuzix might just have their timing down.
The Vuzix Wrap is available starting today for $245.95 and they do look very similar to a pair of sunglasses (scoring much lower on the dork factor, thankfully). These shades offer regular video viewing like other video eyewear. Besides being upgradeable, input accessories are coming:
“The Wrap 310 also brings advanced features to the video eyewear category that no product has. With capabilities to add tracking and cameras that enable augmented reality and incredible gaming experiences; there is nothing like it on the market” added Vuzix CEO, Paul Travers.
So now we are talking about augmented reality and potentially live video input along with 3D capabilities. So many issues just became solved that video eyewear could become the LCD Flat panel of the next decade. Imagine sharing #D-immersive content with family, each in their own video eyewear in what used to be called your TV room.
This is going to be a pair of video eyewear to watch and the pair to grab if you are in the market.
Product page: [Vuzix]
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The problem is everyone will have to have their own pair, whereas you only need ONE tv. That’s also the issue with 3D tv- to watch it in 3D everyone needs their own pair of glasses. The best way would be a 3D tv without the need for glasses at all imo, which I am sure will come in time the way its going.
on October 22, 2009 at 06:02 PM - LINK3D screens that don’t need glasses won’t be around at consumer prices for 5 years! and even then they will probably not be very good HD 2D screens!
on November 11, 2009 at 09:01 AM - LINKSo we are stuck with 3D screens that need 3D glasses for quite some time to get good 3D.
What you point out above is that there are 3D glasses that don’t even need the big screen to work. Sounds like a cost effective (about the same as the shutter glasses costs) and very mobile solution.
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What devices will these work with? iPods? mobile phones?