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Video Eyewear Glasses "iWear AV230 XL"
The first time we saw these video eyewear glasses on the Internet, we thought they were so modern and futuristic that we couldn’t wait to get them and try them out. Now we’ve finally tried them. |
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 The package includes all this stuff |
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That’s right, we wanted to corroborate whether watching films and videos while wearing the "iWear AV230 XL" video eyewear glasses is really as comfortable as the photos lead you to believe. When we got them, they made a very good first impression. When we opened the package, we found the glasses were exactly like those featured in Vuzix’s ads.
The package includes what you see in the photo:
iWear AV230 XL glasses
Carrying case
Adjustable head strap
iPod cable
A/V cable
Cable with controls and a battery compartment
Foam casing for headphones
This is what the glasses are like
Although they look heavy and robust, the glasses are rather lightweight. Which is logical since, if they were very heavy, you wouldn’t be able to watch an entire movie while wearing them. But you have to keep in mind that, because they’re lightweight, they’re also very delicate and any sudden movement can break or scratch them. If you’re aware of this and exercise a little caution, there’s no reason you should have any problem with the glasses.
The package looks like a bit of a tangle because there are so many cables, but once you put the glasses on your head you’ll understand that each cable has its function. The cable that leads to the battery is needed to power the glasses, the cables on the sides are for the headphones, and you use the strap on the back to keep the glasses on your head.
How do they work?
Before putting them on, you have to insert an A battery in the battery compartment. Then you have to choose which video device to connect it to: an iPod, a video game console, a mobile phone, a TV... The package includes the cables you’re most likely to need.
We connected an iPod. Warning! Don’t connect the iPod while it’s on. You must always connect the iPod while it’s turned off then turn on the glasses and only then can you turn the iPod on, look for the video on the menu and hit play. If you don’t do it in that order, you won’t see the video and you’ll go mad thinking it doesn’t work. If you do this right, you’ll see a drawing of a TV set on the iPod instead of video. This means you should be seeing the images in the glasses.
Options and controls on the glasses
The controls are very easy to use. The control panel only has 4 buttons: on and off, higher and lower volume controls, and an exit button. You can also control on-screen functions such as luminosity, contrast, color saturation... it’s all easy to adjust and intuitive.
How do you see the films?
You’ll see the videos on a virtual screen that, as incredible as it may seem, projects perfectly visible clear images. The result is almost like being in a movie theater (especially if you turn off the lights), because the screen appears to be far away and is surrounded by a black frame. But that’s not to say that the images are small, only that they have a certain depth of field. It’s as if you were sitting in the movie theater all alone.
Thanks to the headphones, the sound is clearly audible and you can use the strap to adjust them so they won’t move. You also have the option of adjusting the nose protector. The glasses are very practical for long journeys by car, train or airplane... and also so you can take them to bed and watch a film while lying down. We haven’t actually tried watching a film while lying down yet, but we’re certainly looking forward to it.
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