On Mon, 9 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 =) | > | > * Head-tracking (with ms mouse emulation mode, out of | > the box) | > * VGA (low res, 16 color, but ...) | | But what? Well, 'but its not high res, and I prefer to read/write email/text on my PalmPilot than use the glasses'. Although text is ok, its a little bit of a strain ... not really its forte. Its bonuses include (IMHO): * lightweight * foldable/ portable * not too fragile * great audio quality * head tracker * lens transmits light (you can see through them, if ambient light is good) * video can be stereo (from VGA or composite source) | > I have used it for 8 hour stretches with no real probs. | | Is it battery powered or are you tethered to an AC outlet? It uses 9v/12v and generally I run them from power adaptor. This is more because I dont have a laptop, than anything. I sometimes stow a cordless phone base station in a 'gadget bag' I use .... this has provision to power the glasses, as well as charge my cellular phone and modem hotsynch a PalmPilot -- but I dont use it. The reality of using VR gear in public is .... scary. *shrug* Ive tried on a couple of trams and trains, and people *definately* notice. I am in Australia. :/ | > Out of interest, how much are they on offer for? I got | > mine for AUD1500. I actually thought they werent | > around anymore? hmmmmmm. | | You can pick 'em up fo $599 US. So I hear... I got mine 2 years ago now, with the head tracking. (worth it) /silver ----------------------------------------------- Melbourne: DPARTY = LAN party (14th August) mailto:(sub/enquiries) --> http://www.luv.asn.au/dparty <-- ----------------------------------------------- -- Subcription/unsubscription/info requests: send e-mail with subject of "subscribe", "unsubscribe", or "info" to
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