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Title: Virtual reality that doesn't suck
Post by: Karnak on March 13, 2012, 07:12:53 PM

Virtual reality that doesn't suck (http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2012/03/virtual-reality-that-doesnt-suck-my-time-inside-half-life-2.ars)

1080p resolutions on screens less than an inch wide.  Even 2048x1536 soon.  Actual commercial hardware isn't here yet, but for the first time usable resolutions may be here soon.

Title: Re: Virtual reality that doesn't suck
Post by: clerick on March 13, 2012, 07:38:03 PM

cool stuff, I wonder why they have a TrackIR on the monitor in the picture.

Title: Re: Virtual reality that doesn't suck
Post by: Wiley on March 13, 2012, 08:00:59 PM

I'd guess the HMD doesn't have motion tracking.  Cool stuff.

Wiley.

Title: Re: Virtual reality that doesn't suck
Post by: jimson on April 01, 2012, 12:05:25 PM

This is the one I'm keeping an eye on. Evidently, a new version will have adjustable transparency

http://roadtovr.wordpress.com/2011/11/07/silicon-micro-display-announces-st1080-hmd-with-10-transparent-1080p-displays/#more-147

I think we are finally getting close to usable VR technology

Title: Re: Virtual reality that doesn't suck
Post by: Kazaa on April 01, 2012, 12:15:43 PM

What's the date?

 :noid

Title: Re: Virtual reality that doesn't suck
Post by: Flossy on April 01, 2012, 06:39:42 PM

Quote from: Kazaa on April 01, 2012, 12:15:43 PM

What's the date?

 :noid

:rofl

Title: Re: Virtual reality that doesn't suck
Post by: Vulcan on April 01, 2012, 06:41:11 PM

Quote from: jimson on April 01, 2012, 12:05:25 PM

I think we are finally getting close to usable VR technology

 :confused:

I've been using VR with AH for 6 years now.

Neither of the above solutions are where things are heading, Vuzix have licensed Waveguide optics (from Nvidia I think) and Waveguide will eat all existing VR displays alive.

Title: Re: Virtual reality that doesn't suck
Post by: jimson on April 01, 2012, 09:26:25 PM

Quote from: Vulcan on April 01, 2012, 06:41:11 PM

:confused:

I've been using VR with AH for 6 years now.

Neither of the above solutions are where things are heading, Vuzix have licensed Waveguide optics (from Nvidia I think) and Waveguide will eat all existing VR displays alive.

I know you used the emagin Z800.

I had the Vuzix VR920,  I couldn't read text with it. Just didn't consider it worthwhile, I never tried the emagin as it was like 1500 bucks.

I suppose I should say we are getting closer to affordable VR technology that doesn't suck.

Title: Re: Virtual reality that doesn't suck
Post by: Raphael on April 01, 2012, 10:06:00 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY88ybT13zQ&list=PL627F181E0CB37E19&index=1&feature=plcp

Title: Re: Virtual reality that doesn't suck
Post by: Wiley on April 02, 2012, 11:20:16 AM

Quote from: jimson on April 01, 2012, 09:26:25 PM

I know you used the emagin Z800.

I had the Vuzix VR920,  I couldn't read text with it. Just didn't consider it worthwhile, I never tried the emagin as it was like 1500 bucks.

I suppose I should say we are getting closer to affordable VR technology that doesn't suck.

I think the Sony HMZ-T1 looks pretty ok.  720p is pretty close to good enough IMO, though obviously more is better.  One of my squaddies has one, says the eyepieces are a bit close together so if you've got widely spaced eyes I'd suggest to try before you buy.

Still, for $600 or so it's not a bad thing.  I doubt I'd use the 3D with AH as my squaddie said it was less than great.  No head tracking either.

Wiley.

Title: Re: Virtual reality that doesn't suck
Post by: Vulcan on April 02, 2012, 04:52:29 PM

Quote from: jimson on April 01, 2012, 09:26:25 PM

I know you used the emagin Z800.

I had the Vuzix VR920,  I couldn't read text with it. Just didn't consider it worthwhile, I never tried the emagin as it was like 1500 bucks.

I suppose I should say we are getting closer to affordable VR technology that doesn't suck.

I now have the Vuzix Wrap 1200, it has it's pro's and con's.

Title: Re: Virtual reality that doesn't suck
Post by: Torquila on April 03, 2012, 06:35:03 PM

Id recommend the Sony HMZ-T1 for more casual things, like the xbox or ps3...

Where it really shines is in games like bf3 where you bring your headset + xbox over to a friends house and you both use an attack heli.