Vuzix Tac-Eye Binocular HMD

[ancjob]

Hi
Cam e across this "Tac-Eye Binocular" from vuzix
link here : http://www.vuzix.com/tactical/taceye_pr ... ifications" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Overview here : http://www.vuzix.com/tactical/taceye_pr ... l#overview" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

looks great to me - somewhat similar to TDvisor...or may be i am mistaken...

uses Amoled [read OLEDs] displays with 800x600 and 35 FOV ....any comments as this looks promising albeit FOV is only 35 instead of 40 [emagin]....

But i guess it 'd be better than wrap 1200 or wrap 1200VR ....what you guys think...? any guess about it's pricing and availability ....

[AntiCatalyst]

It says 35 degrees horizontal FOV, are emagin's 40 degrees measured diagonally or horizontally?

1:200 sounds like a poor contrast ratio for an AMOLED display.. a good AMOLED has virtually infinite contrast, like samsung's Galaxy S series phones.

[ancjob]

It says 35 degrees horizontal FOV, are emagin's 40 degrees measured diagonally or horizontally?

1:200 sounds like a poor contrast ratio for an AMOLED display.. a good AMOLED has virtually infinite contrast, like samsung's Galaxy S series phones.

WELL - downloded the spec sheet - says FOV = 35 degrees ONLY ....
just check the specs yourself here : http://www.vuzix.com/tactical/taceye_pr ... ifications" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - gives a link to d/l pdf spec sheet ...

i wonder if they are getting the display modules from emagin ....anybody with a wild guess...



spcs given below to save you guys from little more effort
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Display Eyepiece
Type AMOLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode)
Resolution 800 x 600 pixels
Contrast Ratio >200:1 (color); >800:1 (white or green)
Gray Levels Up to 256 per primary color
Brightness <0.1 ftL. to >23 ftL.
Luminance Uniformity Large area luminance non-uniformity >85%
as measured by the human eye
Maximum luminance non-uniformity is 16%
Luminance Range 9 FL to 18 FL
Head-Borne Weight 7.3 ounces
Field of View 35 degrees
Apparent Image Size 55"
Distortion Maximum distortion <3% (empirically); 0.4%
(Zemax modeling)
Light Security Red light filter reduces light splash by 98%
Diopter Adjustment None
Physical Eye Relief 12 mm
Exit Pupil Size & Shape 9 mm horizontal x 4 mm vertical rectangular

System
Display Inputs SVGA, NTSC, RS-170, PAL
Power Supply USB, AC, BA5590 Adapter
Readiness 3 seconds
Audio Security <35 dBA @ 5 meters
Operating Temperatures -40° C to +49° C
Storage Temperatures -46° C to +71° C (at least 6 hours)

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infact i sent a mail to them inquiring abt the pricing ....
let's see what will i get a their reply...
keep you guys posted...

[ShawmK]

As far as I know this is one of the display units they produce for the military.

It's probably very high quality, but I don't think it's available to us consumers (unless we enlist, of course).

[ancjob]

As far as I know this is one of the display units they produce for the military.

It's probably very high quality, but I don't think it's available to us consumers (unless we enlist, of course).

they are using OLEDs SVGA+ in their millitary HMD - this is their tactical-millitary product ...

Why can't they provide SVGA+ display HMDs for consumers and give emagin a run for their money - may be that they are procuring modules from emagin with 'strings' [raed conditions] attached ....?

[AntiCatalyst]

It says 35 degrees horizontal FOV, are emagin's 40 degrees measured diagonally or horizontally?

1:200 sounds like a poor contrast ratio for an AMOLED display.. a good AMOLED has virtually infinite contrast, like samsung's Galaxy S series phones.

WELL - downloded the spec sheet - says FOV = 35 degrees ONLY ....

Why download the spec sheet when it says horizontal FOV right on the site?

Field of View: 35 Horizontal Field of View

Why can't they provide SVGA+ display HMDs for consumers and give emagin a run for their money - may be that they are procuring modules from emagin with 'strings' [raed conditions] attached ....?

Probably because they know they'll make a hell of a lot more money selling them to the military at 10 times the price. Consumer HMD's are still an extreme niche market. Sadly.

[cybereality]

If you are made of cash and work for the government then maybe you can find one of these. Well, even if you are just made of cash I bet you can make a few phone calls and make it happen. Otherwise I would not get my hopes up. This is not consumer-level gear. Also, its been out for at least a year and I haven't heard a word about it since Vuzix announced it.

[ancjob]

strangely they have "Tac-Eye LT display" for consumers which is monocular and has fov 30 for the SVGA+ 852x600 OLEDS ....

here : http://www.vuzix.com/consumer/products_ ... l#features" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

so why NOT Tac-Eye Binocular HMD for consumers when the monocular version is for consumers [shows in consumer eye-wear section]......?

(i guess they are getting emagin modules to make only for military as per emagin 's conditions imposed on them...)


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[PalmerTech]

If they are getting the modules from Emagin, I doubt they are limited to selling to military only. The real problem is that the binocular costs $2400 or more, depending on configuration.

Besides, if they really are just using Emagin modules, why not get a Z800?

EDIT: The only price I could find on the monocular was even worse, $3,495.

[ancjob]

If they are getting the modules from Emagin, I doubt they are limited to selling to military only. The real problem is that the binocular costs $2400 or more, depending on configuration.

Besides, if they really are just using Emagin modules, why not get a Z800?

EDIT: The only price I could find on the monocular was even worse, $3,495.

i already have emagin z800 but it's resolution is the problem [crappy 800x600 no upsacling / downscaling] with non existent 3d support ...and sharpness missing being compensated by brightness but it does not really compensate...

i guess - waiting for Warp 1200 the only way out of this mess....

[Deziant]

I saw they have these on ebay now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 1575379131