vMagi X1 Personal Portable Display

Posted by Anton on August 27th, 2006

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The vMagi X1 creates a 35-inch television screen right in front of your eyes through a stylish sunglasses look. Take your old favorite games to a new level, or take your already exciting games to the extreme level, the vMagi pulls you into the intense fire-fights and even slow-paced RPG’s taking your gaming experience to the next level. Although it is best suited for watching movies on the go…

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The vMagi X1 can connect to iPod Video, MP4 Players, DVD/CD/VCD Players, Computers, TV Receivers, Digital Cameras, and any device with a video out source. The 2 TFT LCD Displays (320×240 resolution) give the illusion of a 35-inch Big Screen Television as if you are standing over 6?’?… ft. away. The vMagi X1 automatically switches on when it detects a video signal, and instantly turns off when that video signal is lost. It also auto-recognizes and exchanges between NTSC/PAL making it ideal for Travel.

The vMagi X1 comes with 480mAH Lithium-ion battery that can provide enough power for up to 4-5 hours use with a single charge.


You can pre-order the vMagi X1 until September 15 for $249.99, after that the price will be $299.99. The device is expected to be available in October.

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R/C Spy Video Car with Night Vision

Posted by Anton on August 16th, 2006

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You hear some suspicious noise in the middle of the night while working in front of your PC and what do you do? Just turn on your Spy Video Car, adjust the camera angle, turn on the night vision, put on the Heads Up Display (HUD) visor, and drive your way to the suspicious noise. That’s right – this quiet R/C car has a video camera mounted on the front. It broadcasts to the black and white LCD HUD which plugs into the remote. You’ll see everything your Spy Car sees (in bright light or in total darkness). And since it rides really low to the ground, you’ll be able to go under tables, chair, pets, and anything else that gets in your way…

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Spy Video Car Features
- Includes: Spy Video Car, Remote Control, Heads Up Display, and Instructions
- Car Dimensions: 9″ X 7″ X 4″ (to top of camera in lowest position)
- Batteries: 12 AA, not included (6 AA for car, 6 AA for remote)
- R/C Frequency: 49.860 MHz, range – 75 feet


The price of the R/C Spy Video Car with Night Vision is $139.99.

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MetaMersion Immersive Gaming System

Posted by Anton on July 27th, 2006

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The MetaMersion Immersive Gaming System is a cutting-edge gaming platform designed to let you play your favorite PC-based game titles in a fully immersive, virtual reality environment. You “step inside” the game and move through the virtual landscape – just as you would do in the real world. You can: physically walk around; crouch and take cover behind virtual objects; shoot around corners; look up, down, and even behind you. No other gaming platform comes close to the realism and interaction provided by the MetaMersion Immersive Gaming System.

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How does the MetaMersion Immersive Gaming System work?
The MetaMersion Immersive Gaming System uses a combination of cutting edge patented and patent-pending hardware and middleware (software) to allow you to play your favorite PC-based game software titles in our fully immersive virtual reality environment. We use high-fidelity 3D graphics and audio, driven by a powerful computer system, controlled by a precise motion tracking system and a custom-designed wireless weapon controller to provide the most convincing gaming experience available.




There is still no information about commercial availability and price of the product…

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eMagin Z800 3Dvisor

Posted by Anton on June 21st, 2006

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The Z800 3DVisor is the world’s first personal display system to combine two OLED microdisplays with stereovision 3D capabilities, stereo audio, a noise-canceling microphone, and an integrated head tracker. The eMagin Z800 3DVisor uniquely provides a view equivalent to a 105-inch screen at twelve feet with 3D capability. Its high-speed head tracker enables full 360-degree virtual-surround viewing.

At the core of the Z800 3DVisor is a pair of eMagin SVGA 3D OLED (organic light-emitting diode) microdisplays. These microdisplays incorporate the same OLED display technology currently being used by the US Army Land Warrior program and many other high performance display systems. They deliver high-speed, high-resolution (800×600 triad pixels), high-color (>16 million) imagery for near-eye applications. eMagin’s OLED microdisplays are thinner and lighter than Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs). In addition, because OLED materials emit their own light, they require less power, permitting the Z800 3DVisor to deliver stereovision, head tracking, and hi-fi sound from a single USB power source.

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OLED displays offer higher contrast and a wider dispersion of light, making them more comfortable for near-eye use. eMagin’s patented 3D OLED displays can recognize and deliver left-eye and right-eye stereovision signals with unsurpassed efficiency. Color data is buffered under each pixel site, eliminating flicker and smear. If only 2D information is available the Z800 3DVisor still delivers unsurpassed visual quality.


Stereovision 3D
The Z800 3DVisor uses two OLED microdisplays to accomplish this 3D effect with an advanced stereoscopic technique. When a frame-sequential 3D signal is input into the Z800 3DVisor, the Z800 divides the signal so that it alternates between both OLED Microdisplays. Each eye sees a different, but constant, perspective to mimic normal stereoscopic sight, creating a realistic 3D image. Since the OLED Microdisplays refresh so quickly, much faster than your average LCD display, no noticeable flicker is produced. To further eliminate flicker, each display uses analog DRAM to grab and hold information from refresh to refresh, meaning the display never has an opportunity to go black or “decay.” The responsiveness and constant imagery combine to create the best 3D experience on the market today.
Many games on the market do have stereovision 3D compatibility. Many times, this compatibility is not detailed on the game’s packaging. Therefore, eMagin recommends that for specific games you download a demo version or contact the game’s manufacturer. Some examples of compatible games are Unreal Tournament 2003 and 2004, Doom 3, Painkiller, Half-Life 2 and America’s Army.


Integrated Headtracker
The Z800 3DVisor’s integrated headtracker uses micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) accelerometers and gyroscopes to detect motion. The headtracker features three gyroscopes, one each for the X-, Y-, and Z-axis. In addition, the headtracker contains corresponding compasses and accelerometers to ensure performance over varying forms of motion.
The Z800 3DVisor comes bundled with mouse emulation software specifically designed for use with the eMagin headtracker. After installation, the program runs in the background and translates detected head motion into motion on your screen. Specialized settings in the bundled software, Windows mouse controls, and special in-game settings can all be used to fine-tune the mouse emulation to your preferences.


Specifications
Model Name: eMagin Z800 3DVisor & eMagin X800 3DVisor*
Viewing Equivalent: 105 inch diagonal movie screen viewed at 12 feet
View Angle: ~ 40 deg diagonal FOV
Headtracking: 360?’?° horizontal, >60?’?° vertical (Not included in the X800)
Aspect Ratio: 4 x 3
Resolution: SVGA ???‚??? 800 x 600 triad pixels per display (1.44 megapixels)
Number of Colors:24-bit color for more than 16.7 million
Brightness: >50 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: >200:1
Stereovision: Automatic detect of frame-sequential stereovision data Renders 2D or 3D video
Controller Dimension: 6.1 in L X 3.45 in W X 1.15 in D
Weight (display set): <8 oz (<227 g)
Power Consumption: <1.25W typical
Power Supply: USB or 5V DC regulated
Signal Input Mode: RGB Signal Input (PC D-Sub) 24 bit per pixel color
Audio Output: Attached stereo sound
Microphone System: Built-in noise-canceling microphone


Price of the eMagin Z800 3DVisor European Version is $649.

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