anyone try this thing?

DA · 12-28-2007, 12:20 AM

Lazlo · 12-28-2007, 02:38 PM

No but I've often wondered why this type of headset-based 3D device has never caught on for gaming in general. 640x480 resolution is pretty low but some headsets have higher resolution. Some even have micro-gyroscopes to detect head movement and pan the view accordingly. Seems like it would be great for flight simulators.

DA · 12-29-2007, 07:03 PM

there were always something bad about previous gear. too pricey, too bulky, bad resolution, lagging results.

this one makes over 1,000 calculations per second, 2 gyro systems that work together, high resoultion, and cost $400....we might have a winner.

Patonb · 12-29-2007, 07:15 PM

Remeber Zero, 640X480 is decent when the screens 2 inches.

I think alot of these things are viewed as toys and not real hardware. Remember the VR from '97ish

DA · 12-30-2007, 11:17 AM

i think vr is finally making a move. i wont be buying the current version because i have vista 64 and a gtx card. the current vr hardware was built off old technology. however i'm looking forward to the next version. they will most likely fixed the flaws this version.

Lazlo · 12-31-2007, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patonb

Remeber Zero, 640X480 is decent when the screens 2 inches.

According to the site, your eyes focus the same as if you are looking at a 62" diagonal flat screen display that is 9 feet away. This sounds the same as an old VGA projector onto a 62" screen. At that distance, a VGA image is going to look like it is constructed with Legos.

I've never had the opportunity to try one of these things out though, so I can't really guess what the experience would be like.

garvey · 01-01-2008, 03:42 PM

I don't need 3D - I just want something that I can wear while on the Nustep in the gym so I can read ebooks! Thes look great but beyond my requirements.

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12-28-2007, 02:38 PM	#2
Lazlo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,901	No but I've often wondered why this type of headset-based 3D device has never caught on for gaming in general. 640x480 resolution is pretty low but some headsets have higher resolution. Some even have micro-gyroscopes to detect head movement and pan the view accordingly. Seems like it would be great for flight simulators.

12-29-2007, 07:03 PM	#3
DA Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: beaumont tx usa Posts: 32,390	there were always something bad about previous gear. too pricey, too bulky, bad resolution, lagging results. this one makes over 1,000 calculations per second, 2 gyro systems that work together, high resoultion, and cost $400....we might have a winner.

12-29-2007, 07:15 PM	#4
Patonb Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ottawa, Cdn.....eh Posts: 3,270	Remeber Zero, 640X480 is decent when the screens 2 inches. I think alot of these things are viewed as toys and not real hardware. Remember the VR from '97ish

12-30-2007, 11:17 AM	#5
DA Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: beaumont tx usa Posts: 32,390	i think vr is finally making a move. i wont be buying the current version because i have vista 64 and a gtx card. the current vr hardware was built off old technology. however i'm looking forward to the next version. they will most likely fixed the flaws this version.

01-01-2008, 03:42 PM	#7
garvey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,195	I don't need 3D - I just want something that I can wear while on the Nustep in the gym so I can read ebooks! Thes look great but beyond my requirements.