Improve your iPod video viewing

26 Mar, 2008 Just Talk, Reviews, Tech, video

Great technology & Great deal

The iPod video is a great product but there is one problem, the screen is too small to really enjoy a movie or TV show. It’s neat and a great idea but it doesn’t sell me enough to buy an ipod video for that purpose. When you are flying or waiting around at the airport and watching a movie there’s always going to be a privacy issue also. There is a product available out there that can change that!

Vuzix makes a product called the IP230 iWear Virtual Theater Glasses. When you wear these glasses connected to the iPod video it simulates transforming that small iPod video screen into a virtual 44″ screen viewed from 9 ft creating a sort of movie theater experience. The device connects to the iPod and draws its power via the dock connector. This will also let you watch that movie or video in private while making that flight.

Downsides? It does not work with the iPhone or iPod touch & it could drain the battery faster, although you could get an optional USB pass-through for charging while watching.

There is also a great deal on it right now with a 65% discount off the retail price. Check out the deal on the “Deal of the day” page.
IP230
Features

	3-1/2′ single cable design with no control module or bulky battery case
	USB power pass-through feature for continuous play and recharging (with optional cable)
	Powers off iPod bottom dock connector
	iWear 3D enabled for automatic 2D/3D control; no buttons required
	Can be worn with or without prescription eyewear
	Independent focus adjustments allow most users to enjoy the virtual display without their prescription eyewear
	User Adjustable:
	Independent, precision focus adjustments (+2 to -5 diopters)
	Removable, integrated speakers (no clumsy uncomfortable earbuds) can be upgraded or removed to allow the user to plug in their own headsets
	AccuTilt viewer pivots up to 15 degrees for comfortable viewing angle
	Soft, comfortable, hypo-allergenic nosepiece extends up to 3/8″
	Custom fit headstrap
	Advanced Optics:
	Optics aligned to military specifications
	23-degree field of view
	3/4″ eye relief and 5/16″ eyebox
	2-3/8″ intraocular distance (IOD)
	Color corrected 10th order aspherical lens with diffractive surface

Comments

2 Responses to “Improve your iPod video viewing”

Eric on March 30th, 2008 2:55 am

… another great ipod accessory.
A must have extra gadget for ipod owners. No more small screen viewing on ipod view screen.
Paul on March 30th, 2008 11:00 am

I’m seeing more and more of these types of glasses. I have an iPod video and I don’t use it for videos because the screen is too small.

I wonder what it looks like with one of these glasses?

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