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Title: Vuzix VR920
Post by: AAJagerX on February 26, 2010, 04:27:47 PM

I'm (hesitantly) looking at a Vuzix VR920 goggle system to use with AH.  I read a few old forum topics about them, but have heard that there's been upgrades made.  Is anyone out there using the 290 now in AH?  If so, what are your impressions?  I'd appreciate any imput I can get.

AAJagerX

Title: Re: Vuzix VR920
Post by: Kazaa on February 26, 2010, 04:57:10 PM

Twin high-resolution 640x480 (920,000 pixels) LCD displays. lolwut

Title: Re: Vuzix VR920
Post by: AAJagerX on February 26, 2010, 05:11:36 PM

On their website it said that it supported 1024x768.  Partly the reason for starting this post.  I just want to know if it works well enough to justify the purchase.

AAJagerX

Title: Re: Vuzix VR920
Post by: jimson on February 27, 2010, 12:05:14 AM

I have one but never used it much in AH. I was never happy with the resolution.

I found it difficult to read text and instruments.

I was not that impressed with the 3D and the head tracking didn't work as well as I hoped.

My plan was to mod it and mount it into a flip up visor arrangement and try it with track R  but haven't got around to it yet.

I haven't tried it with the new version of AH. I really need to dig it out and experiment with it some more.

Frankly, my advice would be to wait for better technology to come along, but that's just my opinion.

Vuzix is supposed to come out with the VR-1440, with higher resolution but who knows when that will be.

Title: Re: Vuzix VR920
Post by: Spikes on February 27, 2010, 08:30:25 AM

Vulcan uses something like this and Ithink he likes it...

Title: Re: Vuzix VR920
Post by: Vulcan on February 27, 2010, 02:51:14 PM

Quote from: Spikes on February 27, 2010, 08:30:25 AM

Vulcan uses something like this and Ithink he likes it...

I use a Z800, which has a pair of 800x600 OLED panels, with a slightly wider FoV. And yes I love it :)

Title: Re: Vuzix VR920
Post by: Wingnutt on March 01, 2010, 10:15:42 AM

only 24 bit color

low resolution

only 3DOF head tracking.

$400



 :headscratch:
 :bolt:

Title: Re: Vuzix VR920
Post by: Ghastly on March 01, 2010, 03:35:08 PM

I have a Vulcan sitting in the closet... jimson summed up exactly why it's in the closet.

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Title: Re: Vuzix VR920
Post by: Vulcan on March 02, 2010, 04:32:18 PM

Quote from: Ghastly on March 01, 2010, 03:35:08 PM

I have a Vulcan sitting in the closet... jimson summed up exactly why it's in the closet.

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 :huh

Title: Re: Vuzix VR920
Post by: Ghastly on March 03, 2010, 08:12:11 AM

Quote from: Ghastly on March 01, 2010, 03:35:08 PM

I have a Vulcan sitting in the closet... jimson summed up exactly why it's in the closet.

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Err !!!  Make that  I have the same one that Vulcan uses sitting in the closet... jimson summed up exactly why it's in the closet.   

Title: Re: Vuzix VR920
Post by: AAJagerX on March 03, 2010, 05:34:17 PM

Thanks for the input.  I'm going to wait for a while, hopefully something decent will come along.


AAJagerX

Title: Re: Vuzix VR920
Post by: gpwurzel on March 03, 2010, 05:59:34 PM

I'm waiting until something with a higher definition comes out, been waiting a while now.

If it has limited degree's of movement, will use in conjunction with track ir - wife says I already look like a lemon when I fly so no big difference there lol...

Wurzel

Title: Re: Vuzix VR920
Post by: Vulcan on March 03, 2010, 06:55:51 PM

Quote from: Ghastly on March 03, 2010, 08:12:11 AM

Err !!!  Make that  I have the same one that Vulcan uses sitting in the closet... jimson summed up exactly why it's in the closet.   

I love mine, so much so I'm looking at downgrading back to a 7 series video card so I can use stereo 3D.