Epson Launches New Google Glass Competitor For Half The Price!

[Venustus]

The Google Glass might be a niche product, both from the usability and price point perspectives, but it seems that this particular niche cannot be satiated by just one competitor. Or, at least, that’s what Epson seems to believe. The company that gained famed via its remarkable printing products has announced the second-generation of its Google Glass competitor – a smart glass christened Moverio BT-200, which can do pretty much everything that Google has on offer and more, for a significantly lower price point.

The Moverio, which will sell at $699.99, is primarily an augmented reality eyewear that will make it easier for its users (which are ideally the same crowd that Google Glass was aimed at) to mix the real world with the virtual one. The device is equipped with a front-facing camera, GPS chip and sensors such as accelerometer, gyroscope and other to enable capturing of user movement data. The AR images are overlaid the Moverio’s lenses using two micro projectors on both sides of the lenses. It’s noteworthy that Moverio isn’t a standalone device; it needs to be paired up with a separate mobile-like unit for functioning, which in turn runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

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[Oxygen]

Still isn't worth the money it takes only about $100 to make.

 

[xxtoss23]

too much money

 

[Venustus]

too much money

Agreed,however it is cheaper than Google's version!
Nevertheless,as with any "new" technology price will always be on the higher side!
Remember how much LCD monitors were priced when they first came out?
Thanks!

 

[trainbus120]

The Google Glass might be a niche product, both from the usability and price point perspectives, but it seems that this particular niche cannot be satiated by just one competitor. Or, at least, that’s what Epson seems to believe. The company that gained famed via its remarkable printing products has announced the second-generation of its Google Glass competitor – a smart glass christened Moverio BT-200, which can do pretty much everything that Google has on offer and more, for a significantly lower price point.

The Moverio, which will sell at $699.99, is primarily an augmented reality eyewear that will make it easier for its users (which are ideally the same crowd that Google Glass was aimed at) to mix the real world with the virtual one. The device is equipped with a front-facing camera, GPS chip and sensors such as accelerometer, gyroscope and other to enable capturing of user movement data. The AR images are overlaid the Moverio’s lenses using two micro projectors on both sides of the lenses. It’s noteworthy that Moverio isn’t a standalone device; it needs to be paired up with a separate mobile-like unit for functioning, which in turn runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

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http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Product.do?sku=V11H560020&BV_UseBVCookie=yes#3

Such technology innovations are a threat to human productivity and health. We are increasingly getting prone to serious health hazards!!!

 

[trainbus120]

Agreed,however it is cheaper than Google's version!
Nevertheless,as with any "new" technology price will always be on the higher side!
Remember how much LCD monitors were priced when they first came out?
Thanks!

And Also co's charge a premium for their so called innovation and R&D.

 

[Venustus]

Such technology innovations are a threat to human productivity and health. We are increasingly getting prone to serious health hazards!!!

Indeed!
Not to mention that people's "personal privacy" is going down the drain with such technology!