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Re: Phillips VR Glasses -- Impressions?

> legacy@ieighty.net wrote:
> Hi all.  recenlty ay my n*random local computer store,
> they had a set of Phillips "vr" glasses.  Like the V I/O
> glases, 'cept they completely cover the eyes, don't do
> head tracking, and only have NTSC input.  They were on for
> 120US, so I seemed like a good price.
> anyone ever used these?

Philips is selling Scuba at their website for $99.00 each NOW.
It may be worth getting one as an experimental device.  I
checked at retailers and found it has been removed from sale
at Electronics Boutique and CompUSA, and I have no idea if
there have been complaints or discontinued.  For all I know,
the unit might break down the first time you drop it.

   SCUBA Reconditioned Units ($99 USD, wr: 90days)
   http://www.scubafx.com/deal.htm

An excellent thorough review on the SCUBA ergonometrics from
a comp.sys.wearables standpoint is at:

   Gamecenter Review on SCUBA
   http://www.gamecenter.com/Hardware/Vrgear/Scuba/

The SCUBA unit is supposed to have a built-in shutdown
timer at 30 minutes or so to keep you from using it too
long without break. 

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