iTVgoggles - Virtual 80" Screen

[Ceph]

Crazy travel gadget I just found:

http://itvgoggles.com/details.asp?productID=2

A portable virtual 80" screen. Has anyone tested them? I wonder if they give you a headache like Virtual Boy. I suppose they are somewhat crappy, featuring only composite input and a resolution of 640 x 480.

[Pixel_Outlaw]

640x480 is probably OKish for playing 2d games of yesteryear. Considering most MAME games are 320x240....

Probably not the best for modern fancy schmancy hi def.

The thing that I find most worrying is having a screen that close to your eyes. I'm sure that this is taxing on your vision.

[Frederik]

I CAN be only better than this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDEebdmfqpA

I don´t really like idea of not having an actual screen in front of you. Not being able to see thing around me sounds pretty uncomfortable to me.

[iatneH]

I've been thinking about it for a while just so I can watch while lying in bed, but my main concerns are the inputs and resolution. Not being able to see around myself won't be a problem either if I'm just lying in bed.

Also, if you plan to play shooters, keep in mind there will be no way to play with a vertical screen orientation.

Being close to the eyes isn't a big problem, there should be some optics in there so the focal depth is around 1-2 metres.

I may try to pick up a refurbished MyVu Solo sometime if I can spare any funds.

[Specineff]

Sony had something similar back in 1996. And it sucked.

[PC Engine Fan X!]

Sony had something similar back in 1996. And it sucked.

That would be Sony's Glasstron LCD-based personal TV monitor googles. They're cheaper to buy nowdays than when they first made their intial debut. ^_~

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~