Earlier I wrote about these video eyewear from MyVu. Now let me introduce to you these video eyewears from Vuzix. These guys have been making such devices for medical and military applications and now have released a consumer version of their video eyewear. So I guess it should be safe to assume these are not some plasticky toy which flatters to deceive.
Going by the recent financial crisis you would think consumers would be inclined towards cheaper gifts and gadgets. But these Vuzix video eyewear have become really popular. And starting from £129.99 and with the top of the line one at £249.99. They are not exactly stocking fillers are they. What you get is a virtual TV screen (they even frame the video with a TV image) of up to 62 inch. And the top of the line VR model even gives you 360° views in 3D games. I have tried one on myself and they did feel a touch too heavy on my nose. But if you can’t afford that 66 inch TV you’ve always wanted, how about a Vuzix?
Thinking of a gift for your loved one this Christmas? Well Garmin has some ideas.
For Her
For your sports-mad gal
If the lady in your life’s get-fit pledge is driving you mad, let Forerunner 405 take the training strain.
This GPS-enabled sport watch tracks your training, then wirelessly sends your data to your computer. The ultimate in training technology, its sleek design features a touch bezel that lets you quickly scroll and select features on the run. The HR models come with a heart rate monitor strap.
For mum
If mum is in the habit of running late and tends to drive alone, here’s a sat-nav that handles all the directions, traffic avoidance and in-car communications in one.
The nüvi 265T has a sleek, slim design to fit comfortably in her pocket or bag. Packed with up to millions of points of interest (POIs) and maps for Europe, the 265T is compact, versatile and easy to use.
For Him
For dad
If dad’s forever taking the wrong turn, put him out of his misery with Lane Assist.
The Garmin Nuvi 765T comes in a new ‘soft touch’ look and feel and features advanced 3-D city view navigation, auto time zone, stereo wireless Bluetooth technology and receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead.
For the man in your life
If the man in your life has a severely limited imagination when it comes to his choice of pastime, Oregon 300 won’t fail to get him active.
This next-generation handheld features a rugged, touchscreen along with a built-in basemap with shaded relief, a high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, microSD™ card slot, picture viewer and more.
Where can I view BBC iPlayer besides my laptop or computer?
For those who have taken to the BBC iPlayer, which allows you to download BBC programs for Free and watch them at your own time, this should prove pretty useful. At www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/where_to_get_iplayer, you can find the list of compatible hardware on which you can have the BBC iPlayer.
If you’re either clumsy or into aquatic adventures, the Garmin Nuvi 550 will help you figure out where you’re going with a minimum of muss and fuss. In fact users looking for turn by turn directions are greeted with an exceptionally intuitive interface that starts off by simply asking you to either look at a map to pick a location or even more simply asking “where to?”
The 550 isn’t the top of the line, and it shows in the somewhat low-quality 320 by 240 3.5” TFT display. The anti-glare coating on the screen is an odd choice for a device that seems targeted at adventuresome outdoorsy types, as does the limited battery life of up to 8 hours. Despite these few shortcomings it’s hard to complain about the features you do get without breaking the bank.
On top of the feature list is the ability to almost instantly locate yourself even under heavy cover and then find the closest petrol station, police station, hospital, or intersection. The unit is allegedly waterproof but I’m not sure I’d try testing that out on my next diving trip. I did notice that the microSD slot is located in a very secure and well sealed battery chamber so the jury is still out on the waterproofing.
The bottom line is that the 550 isn’t targeted at the high-end market, and competes favourably with similarly priced units. My advices is to bring extra batteries if you are taking the 550 on a long hike (But you might wanna consider brining the Oregons for those).
Following the success of last year’s Lumix Temple of Zoom viral game, Panasonic has come up with a new viral game Lumix World Golf for its Lumix camera range.
I had a go at it and I must say it’s quite addictive. Plus you can to win some nice Panasonic prizes as well! Play now!
Check out these TV Ads Panasonic have for their TZ series Lumix cameras.
