From: Alfio Puglisi (puglisi@arcetri.astro.it)
Date: Tue Nov 26 2002 - 02:46:02 MST
On Mon, 25 Nov 2002, Hal Finney wrote:
>Max M Rasmussen writes:
>
>> I want a pair of high resolution glasses to put on. Then I would not
>> need a table with room for a monitor. I would not have to use a whole
>> wall in my living room for the tv. The screen could have any virtual
>> size that would please me. I could watch a movie in bed without
>> disturbing my wifes sleep, or better yet, we could see a moovie together
>> while spooning. I could even cheat and see another movie than her ;-)
>>
>> A resolution of 1024*768 at $150 - $300 would be my sweet spot. And then
>> I would want my movies delivered over the net.
>
>Yes, ever since reading Vinge's "Fast Times" short story I want this too.
>Why waste space on a monitor when you can bring up a virtual monitor
>anywhere you want with your glasses?
>
Are you thinking about something like this?
http://www.steves-digicams.com/glasstron.html
The resolution is not high, and the price is not low. But it seems a good
first step. To my knowledge, Sony stopped making them. But seems
definitely possible with today's technology to make something better.
Ciao,
Alfio
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