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RE: HMDs feasability and pricing

there are several models of glasstron. the $2000 ones (plm-s100) are SVGA,
30" virtual display, the $700 ones (plm-a55) are VGA, ~50" virtual display.
both types take sony infolithium (NP-F*) batteries -- you can plug in
anything from a 350 to a 950. expect 2.5hrs from a NP-F550.

sony glasstron plm-s100 specs are at
http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/products/av/glasstron/.

all of the following are in the $600-$700 range. of the three, for display
quality i'd recommend the glasstrons as the optics and NTSC->LCD conversion
are noticeably better. none of these are terrific in terms of long-term
wear, and the glasstrons are really not great for walking around -- the
olympus eye-treks are somewhat better.

sony glasstron plm-a55, dual .7" 180Kpixel LCDs:

http://www.sel.sony.com/SEL/consumer/ss5/home/camcorder/camcorderaccessories
/plm-a55_specs.shtml

olympus eye-trek FMD-100, dual .7" 180Kpixel LCDs (note there is a 16:9
variation with higher resolution, the FMD-150w as well, i don't know the
price on that)
 http://www.olympus.co.jp/LineUp/HMD/

canon gt270, 180Kpixel:
 http://www.canon-sales.co.jp/Product/glasstipe/gt270.html

note you can order any of these through http://www.japan-direct.com.

thx,
n@

-----Original Message-----
From: Danny Silverman [mailto:]
Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 1999 4:25 PM
To: 
Subject: HMDs feasability and pricing

I think I remember a discussion about this a while back, but I was wondering
if anyone has tried the Sony Glasstron display.  The reason I mention it is
because I just discovered that it only costs $799 - last I checked it was
around $2000, so this was surprising to me.

Any info on power and batteries, personal experiences, or general comments
are appreciated.  Mainly, how long does it last on a standard Sony battery?

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LCD Panel (2) .7" LCDs, (180k pixels on LCD, 800 (H) x 255 (V)
* Virtual Image Size 52"
* Inner Ear Headphones
* A/V Inputs
* Audio Signal Left/Right Stereo Sound with Surround Sound
* Power Requirements AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz. 16W, Ouutput Voltage 9V
* Power Consumption 3.8W
* Power Supply Multi-Voltage A/C Adapter, Optional InfoLithiumTM Battery
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http://www.sel.sony.com/SEL/consumer/ss5/home/camcorder/camcorderaccessories
/plm-a55_specs.shtml

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