It's The Lawnmower Man all over again: the new, OLED-based Z800 3D Visor from eMagin shows virtual reality is still alive and kicking.
eMagin, a manufacturer of OLED (organic light-emitting diode) microdisplays, has introduced the first personal display system to combine OLED technology with head-tracking and 3D stereovision. Powered by a USB port, the Z800 3D Visor weighs in at less than 8 oz and offers SVGA resolution.
The Z800 3D Visor incorporates two 3D OLED displays, both with a resolution of 800 x 600 x 3 pixels for an experience which eMagin equivalent to viewing a 105-inch screen at twelve feet. In addition, the visor uses head tracking to permit 360 degree horizontal tracking and 60 degree vertical tracking, drawing power from any standard USB port.
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Accepting VGA input, the visor offers a 200:1 contrast ratio and displays 24-bit colour, also integrating a noise-canceling microphone and ear buds for stereo audio. Included software will let users create multiple virtual monitors under Windows 2000/XP, enabling large-canvas desktop scenarios for business users.
For gamers, the Z800 automatically detects left-eye and right-eye stereovision signals, adding depth and perspective to games - or other applications - utilizing 3D graphics
The eMagin Z800 3D Visor will be available in the second quarter of 2005, and is expected to retail for $899 USD.
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