This is not the first Virtual Reality headset. I even remember “virtual reality” headsets from my childhood but the Sony HMZ-T1 is definitely different – and much better. Still, I cannot help thinking that we are taking baby steps here. Progression in vir...
Abstract: to Impressions of Sony HMZ-T1 It seems like the dream of virtual reality peaked about 15 years ago and ever since I have had occasional nightmares where I wake up in a cold sweat, scared of a vision of the future without VR. The Lawnmower Man came out...
Published: 2011-11-08, Author: Mat , review by: gizmodo.com
First, it's very fun technology. It's just neat to have the TV take over for you. This has some serious future shock going for it as well, Advertisement, The video performance is exceptional. That's largely due to the 3D. Crosstalk or ghosting is one of t
But the surround sound pass-throughs could have been better, Advertisement, And let's talk wearability. While it's far, far more comfortable than any other headset we've tried, it isn't exactly like wearing your favorite hat. If you don't spend a lot of t
Yes, as long as you have another TV. This is a toy. An $800 toy. I think very few people would be happy with it as their primary television. Its too closed-off from the outside world, and tethered to the video source by a cable. You have to be so connect...
Sony’s Personal 3D Viewer is definitely a niche product. We can’t see many units selling -- it’s not a very sociable product, it can be uncomfortable and it really only appeals to 3D fans -- but if you can get it set up correctly it’s able to produce a...
Immersive viewing, Most convincing 3D available, Excellent sound,
Tiring to wear, Not for claustrophobics, An expensive indulgence
While we really can't imagine head mounted 3D displays taking off in quite the same way that Walkmans did a generation ago, we rather like Sony's HMZ-T1 personal 3D viewer. It's a bold and exciting spin on a familiar concept, and one that actually deli...
Abstract: Finally up for pre-order, Tech Digest went hands-on today for a comprehensive, hands-on testing session with the Sony Personal 3D Viewer (HMZ-T1). Read on for our thoughts on Sony's snazziest bit of AV gear in years.You can't help but be drawn to the S...
As a 3D viewer today, it’s an interesting (albeit expensive) alternative to regular stereoscopic TVs. Indeed, if it weren't for the eyewatering price, it would have a much higher rating. Yet purely from a brand point of view, I think its good to see...
Abstract: Sometimes in the PC World office, testing gadgets starts to get a bit ordinary. You test smartphone after smartphone, tablet after tablet, laptop after laptop. But then one day you strap a head-mounted display to your head like it’s a super-futuristic ...
