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Re: V I/O HMD

>>Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 23:04:03 +1000 (EST)
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>>On Wed, 4 Aug 1999, R. L. Kleeberger wrote:
>>| Does anyone here use(have used) Virtual I/O HMD?  They seem to be
>>| selling for a reasonable price, but are they worth it?
>>
>>Yep.  (I own a pair =)

I have a about 7 pairs.  The fail a good bit and the resolution is <320x240
(the M1 is definately easier to read).   

>>
>>* Head-tracking (with ms mouse emulation mode, out of
>>the box) 
>>* VGA (low res, 16 color, but ...)
>>* composite input (PAL for me in australia)
>>
>>I keep mine in a camera bag, as in one for those
>>lens-on-steroid types.  Just folds up and sits in its
>>waterproof Orlieb =)
>>
>>I have used it for 8 hour stretches with no real probs.
>>
>>Out of interest, how much are they on offer for?  I got
>>mine for AUD1500.  I actually thought they werent
>>around anymore?  hmmmmmm.
>>

The glasses are still around, the head-tracker is no longer produced 
www.i-glasses.com  500$USD

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