See-through HMD from Vuzix

[ShawmK]

Vuzix have posted some photos on their Facebook page of their new prototype see-through HMD:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= ... =1&theater

It looks promising, but there is no clue as to when this might be an actual product.

There are so many new models on the horizon at the moment, but nothing is actually coming out!

[3dvison]

Very cool.
Does it look a bit like these projection glasses ?
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[cybereality]

Looks cool, but why do I feel they're going to be too expensive.

[ShawmK]

Looks cool, but why do I feel they're going to be too expensive.

You're right!

They've just created a page on their website; the pre-order price is $5000. Not for me!

http://www.vuzix.com/ar/products_star1200.html

[Johnny-Mnemonic]

Looks cool, but why do I feel they're going to be too expensive.

You're right!
They've just created a page on their website; the pre-order price is $5000. Not for me!

This is actually nice! They included Wrap AR in this price.
Let's just wait and see.

Wrap AR version became pretty popular in scientific lab's, and from this perspective price doesn't look very high, I think it's good for all of us if Vuzix will make some money.

[cybereality]

It's true. For the kind of market they are targeting, this is actually quite cheap. For me, though, its way too high. I hope the 1200VR is a reasonable price, but I feel like its going to be on the steep end as well.

[powerjosl]

sorry, but 5K is way to much...

[Johnny-Mnemonic]

sorry, but 5K is way to much...

From consumer perspective - absolutely true. But if you didn't noticed - 5k is for two HMD's (Wrap 920 AR + STAR 1200).

[ShawmK]

The STAR1200 sounds intriguing, and I would be very curious to try it out, but I would never pay that much for it, even with the 920AR thrown in. You're right, though - for the market they are targeting, the price is less surprising.

I can't imagine the 1200VR being anywhere near this price; it will probably be closer to the price of the 920VR. Also, they are promising that the motion tracker and VGA adaptor will be the same as the ones for the 920. We should be able to buy the basic Wrap 1200 and save a bit of money if we already have those bits and pieces...

[Okta]

This thing would be fun to stick up AR cards on the walls around the house and run about shooting AR monsters
But for 5k they can AR themselves some customers.

[cybereality]

I hope Vuzix do make some sales for this, though I certainly will be no help with that. At least if they can make some money with this, it will be more likely they will stick around long enough to make some better consumer level HMDs. I just hope they don't get too happy with the pricing. The last few products they've released have been too rich for my blood.