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- From: popec@freeside.com (PopeC)
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- Subject: Re: Sony Visortron vr goggles...
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- Date: Mon, 21 Dec 92 23:09:11 CST
- References: <1992Dec16.001658.29424@u.washington.edu>
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- adam feuer <adamfast@u.washington.edu> writes:
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- > Anybody know anything about the new vr goggles (supposedly) coming out
- > from Sony? I heard about it in The Stranger (Seattle "alternative" free
- > weekly). Excerpt from a 14 Dec 92 column by Clark Humphrey called Misc
- > follows:
- >
- > "Cathode Corner: Sony's about to bring cyberpunk one step closer with the
- > Visortron 'headset video screen.' The goggle-like device contains two
- > tiny 0.7" LCD screens, one just in front of each eye. Not only could this
- > mean perfected 3D movies, it'll let bus riders and hospital patients
- > remove themselves even further from their surroundings. Also, it's one of
- > the components that 'virtual reality' developers have clamored for."
- >
- > Where do I call for info? How much do they cost? Where and when can I get
- > one? Guess it's time to get out there and call Sony's voice mail...
- >
- > adam
- >
- > adamfast@u.washington.edu
-
- They are shown in the latest Time Magazine, (December 28, 92 Page 11)
- No price given, no date given when they'll be available. They will
- come with a miniture VCR apparently. Optional? We'll see.
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