Comments on: Sony’s Head Mounted Display: HMZ-V1 http://www.ps3blog.net/2011/08/31/sonys-head-mounted-display-hmz-v1/ Wed, 22 May 2013 02:34:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Emrah http://www.ps3blog.net/2011/08/31/sonys-head-mounted-display-hmz-v1/#comment-321904 Emrah Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:22:43 +0000 http://www.ps3blog.net/?p=50291#comment-321904 Since the image would be relayed as if coming from 20m, so I don't think there would be eye-strain at all, it might be very pleasing to look at. Also, there *might* be a focal correction option for people with myopia to use the system without glasses. :Not probable, but it'd be nice.. (Btw, the metric / english system mix-up is on purpose, as even here the screens are noted by the inches, the stores do not use the metric system in model names and sizes, so we buy 42 inch screens etc etc.) Since the image would be relayed as if coming from 20m, so I don’t think there would be eye-strain at all, it might be very pleasing to look at. Also, there *might* be a focal correction option for people with myopia to use the system without glasses. :Not probable, but it’d be nice..

(Btw, the metric / english system mix-up is on purpose, as even here the screens are noted by the inches, the stores do not use the metric system in model names and sizes, so we buy 42 inch screens etc etc.)

]]> By: Darklurkr23 http://www.ps3blog.net/2011/08/31/sonys-head-mounted-display-hmz-v1/#comment-321889 Darklurkr23 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:03:49 +0000 http://www.ps3blog.net/?p=50291#comment-321889 No NO No. Stop with the Virtual Boy crap. That's TOO CLOSE to your face. Eye strain ahoy! What can't companies understand about this? No NO No. Stop with the Virtual Boy crap. That’s TOO CLOSE to your face. Eye strain ahoy! What can’t companies understand about this?

]]> By: Pedro http://www.ps3blog.net/2011/08/31/sonys-head-mounted-display-hmz-v1/#comment-321886 Pedro Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:47:06 +0000 http://www.ps3blog.net/?p=50291#comment-321886 It should work with lenses though... And yes, this would provide "the ultimate" 3D experience because of the individual screens for each eye, that would mean no more glasses (which definitely would be better because 3D glasses are always a little dark) and possibly a greater sense of volume... It should work with lenses though… And yes, this would provide “the ultimate” 3D experience because of the individual screens for each eye, that would mean no more glasses (which definitely would be better because 3D glasses are always a little dark) and possibly a greater sense of volume…

]]> By: Jay http://www.ps3blog.net/2011/08/31/sonys-head-mounted-display-hmz-v1/#comment-321881 Jay Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:06:25 +0000 http://www.ps3blog.net/?p=50291#comment-321881 @Pedro: the downside, by looking at the design, is that the area around the eyes seem to have to be flush against the skin, and having glasses will prevent you from being able to use it properly, possibly even causing focusing problems and/or eye strain (as well as outside ambient light possibly washing out the picture). With that said, this would definitely, hands down, provide the best 3D output. @Pedro: the downside, by looking at the design, is that the area around the eyes seem to have to be flush against the skin, and having glasses will prevent you from being able to use it properly, possibly even causing focusing problems and/or eye strain (as well as outside ambient light possibly washing out the picture). With that said, this would definitely, hands down, provide the best 3D output.

]]> By: Pedro http://www.ps3blog.net/2011/08/31/sonys-head-mounted-display-hmz-v1/#comment-321873 Pedro Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:17:25 +0000 http://www.ps3blog.net/?p=50291#comment-321873 I agree with Darrin. I also think $700 - 800 is too much for the casual gamer, but more importantly it's not something you'll want to get if you upgrading from a tube TV for example, since only one person can wear it at a time. That's also the reason I think this might be really good for gaming, but less so for movies and TV. And as much as this amazes me, as I said, I'd like to try it beforehand, but waiting a year or two for a model with all the kinks sorted out sounds like a good idea too. @Jason, maybe it can work with smaller glasses? The headset seems big enough... I agree with Darrin. I also think $700 – 800 is too much for the casual gamer, but more importantly it’s not something you’ll want to get if you upgrading from a tube TV for example, since only one person can wear it at a time. That’s also the reason I think this might be really good for gaming, but less so for movies and TV.

And as much as this amazes me, as I said, I’d like to try it beforehand, but waiting a year or two for a model with all the kinks sorted out sounds like a good idea too.

@Jason, maybe it can work with smaller glasses? The headset seems big enough…

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