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Virtual reality has been advanced to new heights. With the wave of
entertainment constantly rising, visual powerhouse Vuzix has found a way to
make personal entertainment a lot more personal. With its line of iWear,
enjoying your favorite movies, video game, or any other video-capable
mobile device (yes that includes your iPod) on a screen equivalency of 42-
inches up to a 62-inch virtual display makes the video experience even more
exciting. So the next time you have to take that long trip, you may want to
consider some iWear.
iWear AV230 $199.99 is designed to connect to almost all NTSC or PAL
video devices (portable DVD players, media players including iPod, gaming
systems, digital cameras, camcorders, and cellular phones) with video
output. The virtual display is 44’’ viewed at 9 feet. It has an integrated
rechargeable battery that allows approximately 5 hours of continuous
operation. It also includes mini USB charger for maximum mobility. Another
feature is the integrated “non-dangling” headphones that can be upgraded
or removed to allow the user to plug in their own headsets.
iWear AV920 $349.95 Has all of the features of the AV230 The differences
are the battery life of 5-8 hours and he screen resolution is equivalent of 62-
inches from 9 feet away.
entertainment constantly rising, visual powerhouse Vuzix has found a way to
make personal entertainment a lot more personal. With its line of iWear,
enjoying your favorite movies, video game, or any other video-capable
mobile device (yes that includes your iPod) on a screen equivalency of 42-
inches up to a 62-inch virtual display makes the video experience even more
exciting. So the next time you have to take that long trip, you may want to
consider some iWear.
iWear AV230 $199.99 is designed to connect to almost all NTSC or PAL
video devices (portable DVD players, media players including iPod, gaming
systems, digital cameras, camcorders, and cellular phones) with video
output. The virtual display is 44’’ viewed at 9 feet. It has an integrated
rechargeable battery that allows approximately 5 hours of continuous
operation. It also includes mini USB charger for maximum mobility. Another
feature is the integrated “non-dangling” headphones that can be upgraded
or removed to allow the user to plug in their own headsets.
iWear AV920 $349.95 Has all of the features of the AV230 The differences
are the battery life of 5-8 hours and he screen resolution is equivalent of 62-
inches from 9 feet away.
iWear VR920 $399.00 is specifically designed for use with a laptop or
standard PC through a simple USB and VGA connection. The most
enjoyable aspect of this device is focused on multi-user applications like
World of Warcraft, Second Life and Internet chat within virtual worlds. Yes
with these virtual lenses, you can not only see everything on the big 62’’
virtual display viewed at 9 feet, but chat with the other people through built-
in noise canceling microphone for Internet VOIP communications. The built-
in 3 degree of freedom (DOF) head tracker to allow users to “step inside” of
the computer application. That means that when you turn your head, you
really look around. Plug and play video with virtually all PC applications. This
set also supports hundreds of pre-existing applications in full 3D and
supports Vuzix 3D as well as supporting component video in from the latest
generation of game consoles.
Traveling just became a lot easier. That family trip down south this summer,
can go over a lot easier when the van takes the wrong turn and the
arguments start. That’s what trips are made of and the memories that last
forever. But I think I speak for anyone when I say, I would rather be watching
a movie with some fly iWear!
standard PC through a simple USB and VGA connection. The most
enjoyable aspect of this device is focused on multi-user applications like
World of Warcraft, Second Life and Internet chat within virtual worlds. Yes
with these virtual lenses, you can not only see everything on the big 62’’
virtual display viewed at 9 feet, but chat with the other people through built-
in noise canceling microphone for Internet VOIP communications. The built-
in 3 degree of freedom (DOF) head tracker to allow users to “step inside” of
the computer application. That means that when you turn your head, you
really look around. Plug and play video with virtually all PC applications. This
set also supports hundreds of pre-existing applications in full 3D and
supports Vuzix 3D as well as supporting component video in from the latest
generation of game consoles.
Traveling just became a lot easier. That family trip down south this summer,
can go over a lot easier when the van takes the wrong turn and the
arguments start. That’s what trips are made of and the memories that last
forever. But I think I speak for anyone when I say, I would rather be watching
a movie with some fly iWear!
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AV920 $349.95
AV230 $199.99
VR920 $399.00
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