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Anyone remember the HMZ-T1? No? Kinda? Err, that Sony 3D device you plonk on your head? Yes? Well, erm, Sony have quietly snuck in the next-generation of the HMZ series to IFA, which is dubbed the HMZ-T2, and not only does it looks pretty much exactly the same, but it also has very similar specs too. Hmm.
Quietly buried under press release after press release, and not even mentioned on stage at Sony’s conference, the T2 offers a pair of 0.7-inch OLED monitors that give you 45 degrees of 3D gloriousness. The T2 also features the same Virtualphones tech that was present in the first iteration that creates a pretty sweet 360-degree 5.1 surround sound system illusion. The main difference to the T1, however, is that the design has been tweaked a fair bit to make it lighter and more comfortable too. [Engadget]
I brought a pair of the originals and was impressed with the big screen illusion, but could never get more than 80/90% of the screen in focus so sent them back.
Such a catchy name.
i liked the idea of the original, i have kids and a wife who would like more time with the tv, i dont have a lot of space and i have an addiction to video games and films, but the whole concept was just way too expensive, the components no way cost anywhere near the retail cost of the headset. if the cost of the headset was more the cost of a full HD tv (say 32 inch) £400-£500 mark, i would have said these would have flown off the shelves.
i honestly think that the HMZ-T1 and their follow up the HMZ-T2 are just Sony showing off the way they did with the AIBO robot dog. over expensive and ultimately never going to be more than a rich mans toy!
I Would guess that there’s a fair bit of R&D that’s gone into the headset design, screen tech and the virtual surround sound too. It’s not really fair to say a product isn’t worth £X because you could buy the components for less but I do agree it’s too expensive for most people to consider. I’d love a pair but I couldn’t justify the price as it is.
I wounder why nobody has really ever done like a virtual reality headset like Lawnmower man, imagine actually being in COD like.
I dunno …sounds a bit fishy to me!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1523379957/oculus-rift-step-into-the-game
nuff said
I was very tempted to order one of the developer kits that are available but I see they don’t support movies, so i’ll wait for the consumer version. Amazing if they can stick to the £200 price they say they will be.