Sony to release 3D head set

[Geomancer21]

http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/s...s-in-japan-no/

A wearable virtual reality style 3D visor with built in 5.1 surround. $800 (US) in Japan but will probably be cheaper here. Only 720 though, and no info on frame rate.

[Geomancer21]

I have to say between this and the VIP 3D converter announced earlier I'm happier now with in-home 3d. They are steps in the right direction. I'm glad we are starting to see more alternatives to simply being forced to buy a very expensive new tv.

[Lee Stewart]

http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/s...s-in-japan-no/

A wearable virtual reality style 3D visor with built in 5.1 surround. $800 (US) in Japan but will probably be cheaper here. Only 720 though, and no info on frame rate.

Will have to be at least 60 frames per second per eye so you don't get flicker. Not an issue using OLED displays.

[roughy]

I'm glad we are starting to see more alternatives to simply being forced to buy a very expensive new tv.

Why should we feel forced to buy anything? I think nowadays people are at the lowest point of being "forced" to buy things. They just have much more money to waste compared to a century ago for example.

[taygan315]

I am actually contemplating getting this one. Impresive specs. Any word on a release date for the U.S?

[BreakAtmo]

I really want this. Finally, actual 3D, and on OLED screens at that? It would be nice if they eventually released a 1080p version though - of course, the fact that they were able to fit that many pixels onto 0.7" screens is astounding. Maybe the HMZ-T2 could up the screen size to 1"?

[bigbadwolfe911]

I would like to get one of these also but I think I will be waiting till the price comes down to closer to $400 to $500 range.

[Geomancer21]

As said that was the japanese price. the US price will undoubtedly be cheaper.

[Sluggo]

What if you're farsighted...you would have to have 20/20!!! No room for glasses?

[Lee Stewart]

What if you're farsighted...you would have to have 20/20!!! No room for glasses?

According to one of our members who is at CEDIA right now, there is room for glasses to be worn.

[kalel1974]

So does this thing plug into the blu-ray player or what?

[Lee Stewart]

So does this thing plug into the blu-ray player or what?

There is a box that has an HDMI input on it. The BD player attaches to it while the headgear attaches to the box.

[Paul H]

Now available for pre-order @ Sony USA for $799.99

Available on or about 10/26/2011

Insanely immersive 3D Viewing Headset

Display:
• Aspect Ratio : 16:09
• Display Device : OLED Panel x 2
• Display Resolution : 1280x720
• Field of View : 45 degree
• Gradation : RGB 24bit
• Virtual Image Size : 750 inches at 65 feet distance (effectively 150" at 12 feet)

Video Features:
• Picture Mode : Standard; Cinema; Dynamic; Custom
• Picture Settings : Clear Black; Picture; Brightness; Color temprature; Sharpness
• Picture control for dark adaptation : Yes
• Pure Image Realizer : Frame noise reduction; Block noise reduction; Mosquito noise reduction
• SBM for Video : Yes

Headphones:
• Driver Unit : Open air dinamic
• Frequency Response : 12-24,000Hz
• Impedance : 24?
• Maximum Input : 1,000mW (IEC)
• Sensitivity : 106dB/mW

Audio Features:
• Leaner PCM : 2/ 5.1
• Preset Audio Mode : Standard; Cinema; Game; Pure AV; Off (2ch)
• Virtual Surround : Yes (5.1)


Inputs and Outputs:
• HDMI Input(s) and Output(s) : 1 input(HDMI 1.4a)/1 through-output(HDMI 1.4a)
• HMD Output(s) : 1 output

Pro: Completely free of crosstalk/ghosting since each eye has its own display.
Pro: No filters to look through to dim the light source of the 3D images.

Con?: - Wonder if 720P will introduce artifacts from 1080P Blu-ray 3D down-conversions?

[taygan315]

Thanks for posting this Paul H. Preciate it man. Very informative.

Now available for pre-order @ Sony USA for $799.99

Available on or about 10/26/2011

Insanely immersive 3D Viewing Headset

Display:
• Aspect Ratio : 16:09
• Display Device : OLED Panel x 2
• Display Resolution : 1280x720
• Field of View : 45 degree
• Gradation : RGB 24bit
• Virtual Image Size : 750 inches at 65 feet distance (effectively 150" at 12 feet)

Video Features:
• Picture Mode : Standard; Cinema; Dynamic; Custom
• Picture Settings : Clear Black; Picture; Brightness; Color temprature; Sharpness
• Picture control for dark adaptation : Yes
• Pure Image Realizer : Frame noise reduction; Block noise reduction; Mosquito noise reduction
• SBM for Video : Yes

Headphones:
• Driver Unit : Open air dinamic
• Frequency Response : 12-24,000Hz
• Impedance : 24?
• Maximum Input : 1,000mW (IEC)
• Sensitivity : 106dB/mW

Audio Features:
• Leaner PCM : 2/ 5.1
• Preset Audio Mode : Standard; Cinema; Game; Pure AV; Off (2ch)
• Virtual Surround : Yes (5.1)


Inputs and Outputs:
• HDMI Input(s) and Output(s) : 1 input(HDMI 1.4a)/1 through-output(HDMI 1.4a)
• HMD Output(s) : 1 output

Pro: Completely free of crosstalk/ghosting since each eye has its own display.
Pro: No filters to look through to dim the light source of the 3D images.

Con?: - Wonder if 720P will introduce artifacts from 1080P Blu-ray 3D down-conversions?

[Lee Stewart]

Con?: - Wonder if 720P will introduce artifacts from 1080P Blu-ray 3D down-conversions?

AFAIK, you have much less of a chance of artifacts when down converting then you do upconverting simply because all you are doing is throwing away unneeded data. As opposed to creating data that doesn't exist.