Gear21 » Mobile Media http://www.gear21.com 21st Century Gear and Tech Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:20:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Widescreen Video Visor by Vuzix http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/widescreen-video-visor-by-vuzix/ http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/widescreen-video-visor-by-vuzix/#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:45:50 +0000 RevBooyah http://www.gear21.com/?p=347 It's about time somebody came out with a widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) pair of video visors. Though they aren't HD, and they don't have a vga or DVI port, they apparently support just about every other video playing hardware. Now you can be just like Geordie LaForge!]]>

It’s about time somebody came out with a widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) pair of video visors. Though they aren’t HD, and they don’t have a vga or DVI port, they apparently support just about every other video playing hardware. Now you can be just like Geordie LaForge!

From Vuzix Corporation:

Vuzix Announces iWear® AV310 Widescreen, The First-Ever Widescreen Personal Video Eyewear

The iWear ® AV310 Widescreen has a 16:9 aspect ratio, providing the user with a virtual 52’ home theater experience in 2D and stunning 3D video formats.

Rochester, NY – September 16, 2008 – Vuzix Corporation is thrilled to announce their latest innovation to the Video Eyewear market; iWear® AV310 Widescreen. This first-ever consumer iWear with a true widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio giving users a true home movie theater feel. The AV310 projects a virtual 52’ screen from 9-feet and will run for five full hours on a single AA battery. Additionally, the AV310 offers independent focus adjustment, adjustable earbuds and nosepiece for unmatched long term comfort. Users can also expect improved compatibility, as the AV310 is compatible with all NTSC or PAL devices with a video output. Compatible devices include:

• All iPod models
• Portable media players
• Video cameras
• Cellular phones with video output
• Gaming consoles
• Digital cameras
• DVD players

“We are committed to providing our customers with the latest innovation in this exciting category and are delighted to provide the world’s first and only widescreen video eyewear,” said Vuzix CEO Paul Travers. “The revolutionary iWear® AV310 Widescreen is the ideal choice for the mobile consumer who’s craving a way to significantly enhance their portable viewing experience,” added Travers.

The AV310’s features include:

• Virtual 52’ screen viewed from 9-feet
• Full 16:9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio
• Independent +2 to -5 diopter focus, providing individual adjustment for each eye
• Twin high-resolution LCD displays from Kopin Corporation
• “Vuzix’ 3D” watermark compliant
• Removable and comfort fit earbuds
• Adjustable, hypoallergenic nosepiece
• AccuTilt™ viewer with 15 degrees of tilt adjustment
• Up to 5 hours of battery life on one AA battery
• On screen display settings control
• For use with or without eyeglasses
• MSRP $249.95

The AV310 will be available via Brookstone, SkyMall, MicroCenter, Hammacher Schlemmer and Vuzix.com.

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]]> http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/new-zune-colors/feed/ 0 Skullcandy Headphones With Built In Media Player http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/skullcandy-headphones-with-built-in-media-player/ http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/skullcandy-headphones-with-built-in-media-player/#comments Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:06:12 +0000 Harlyn http://www.gear21.com/?p=332 Ever wished you didn't have to have that pesky media player to plug into your headphones? Now you can have your sweet tunes with just your headphones. Wait a minute - didn't I see these in the 70s with those huge antennas on them? This is nothing new!]]> Fancy headphone makers Skullcandy have just unveiled a new set of headphones that come with an embedded portable media player, removing the need for wires of any kind. The portable media player slides into one side of the headphones, and it can be removed so you can change songs sort through your music. It also has a headphone jack, so if you want you can use it with any other set of headphones.

It’s a pretty cool design, although I wonder if the convenience of not having to carry a music player would be outweighed by the added bulkiness and the necessity of sliding the PMP out of the headphones every time you wanted to change songs. It’s certainly an interesting concept, and with Skullcandy’s reputation for high-quality headphones, one that could do pretty well.

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]]> http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/skullcandy-headphones-with-built-in-media-player/feed/ 0 Blue 8GB Zune with New Features http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/blue-8gb-zune-with-new-features/ http://www.gear21.com/2008/09/blue-8gb-zune-with-new-features/#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:37:43 +0000 Harlyn http://www.gear21.com/?p=306 Awww - how cute! My 160GB iPod will kick it's ass!]]> A cool new blue Zune was spotted at Fry’s today, complete with some new features. The first, “Device to Cloud,” allows users to access wireless hotspots to update music collections, browse Zune Marketplace, refresh Channels (another feature), exchange favorites, and buy tagged FM songs. “Channels” are custom stations that deliver “personalized playlists” to the Zune, and the cleverly named “Games” feature is, well, about games. Rumor is a few might even come preloaded on this blue Zune. Lastly, the “Buy From FM” feature lets you listen to FM radio stations and tag the songs purchase when you sync with a PC.

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