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General Discussion => The Buzz => Topic started by: Simon on August 31, 2011, 21:54

Title: Sony unveils wearable "virtual cinema"
Post by: Simon on August 31, 2011, 21:54

Sony has gone back to the future with the release of a wearable headset display for watching 2D and 3D content, which looks like a throwback to the early days of virtual reality.

According to the company, the £480 “Personal 3D Viewer” is based on OLED technology and features separate feeds for each eye that should produce a smoother 3D effect.

The real advantage, claims Sony, is the high-resolution display, which gives the user a similar experience to sitting in front of a 750in screen.

“Slip the device onto your head to experience the movie theatre-like virtual screen expand before your eyes,” the company said at the launch in Japan.

Read more: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/369610/sony-unveils-wearable-virtual-cinema

Title: Re: Sony unveils wearable "virtual cinema"
Post by: GillE on August 31, 2011, 23:12

How could spectacle-wearers use it?

Title: Re: Sony unveils wearable "virtual cinema"
Post by: Simon on August 31, 2011, 23:15

Good question - but would they need to wear the spectacles with the image at such close range?  Perhaps it fits around them?  :dunno:

Title: Re: Sony unveils wearable "virtual cinema"
Post by: Rik on September 01, 2011, 10:59

If they were long-sighted, yes. Around would give problems.

Title: Re: Sony unveils wearable "virtual cinema"
Post by: Simon on September 01, 2011, 11:09

I'm sure the issue hasn't been ignored. 

Title: Re: Sony unveils wearable "virtual cinema"
Post by: Rik on September 01, 2011, 11:25

The Japanese tend to myopia, so these would be ideal. ;)