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Vuzix: Vuzix's big screen iPhone experience gets wider and brighter;
New models launch in Europe with eye-catching technology advances; Made
for iPod and iPhone compatibility included
(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge)
RDATE:13112008
London -- Vuzix, the company behind personal video iWear, today
launched two new products in Europe incorporating ground-breaking
technology advances.
Worn like a pair of glasses, the new AV310 is the first video headset
of its kind to feature the full 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio; while the
AV230XL breaks new ground by using OLED (organic LED) screen technology
for an incredibly bright, high contrast display that uses less power.
The release of the two headsets brings the full Vuzix range to four
models. The AV920 is the top of the range video headset, and the VR920
is a virtual reality headset aimed at the gaming market which adds
motion tracking and 3D capability to 80 PC titles and online games such
as World of Warcraft, Second Life and Call of Duty.
The two new products are designed to complement a range of devices with
TV Out capability including the Apple iPod range, MP4 players, games
consoles such as Wii, and many of the latest mobile phones from Nokia,
Sony Ericsson, LG, Samsung and HTC.
In fact, connectivity and access to content is now at such a level that
most consumers across Europe could sit and watch on their personal
devices 'cinema sized' video from YouTube, BBC iPlayer or other
on-demand TV channels using a Vuzix headset.
Announcing the breakthrough new products, Vuzix founder and CEO Paul
Travers said: "There is increasing demand and interest in this space.
As screens in our homes get bigger, the screens we use on the move have
stayed roughly the same size.
"With Vuzix iWear you can get the full big-screen cinema experience, in
a device that is small enough to carry in your pocket. And the range of
products you can connect to is increasing all the time as more and more
mobile phones are released with video out capability."
The new Vuzix models are both shipped with an approved "Made for iPod"
cable that connects to the full range of iPod devices - including the
Classic, the Nano and the Touch; and also to the iPhone. Leads for
other leading handsets such as Nokia's N95 and N96 are also included
within the pack.
The AV230XL and the AV310 Widescreen are also the first Vuzix models to
run using one standard AA battery, further aiding convenience,
flexibility and portability.
The AV230XL will initially retail at GBP129.99 and the AV310 Widescreen
at GBP149.99. Both are available now and are being released at special
introductory launch prices that will be held until Xmas.
Stockists include 3 retail stores, Firebox.com, Play.com,
Applestore.com, Amazon.com or direct fromwww.vuzix.co.uk.
Product features include:
AV310 Widescreen:
- Screen size equivalent to 52" viewed from 9 feet
- Full 16:9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio
- Made for iPod compatibility and works with iPhone
- Compatibility with numerous mobile phones including N95, N96 and LG
Viewty
- Independent +2 to -5 diopter focus providing individual adjustment
for each eye
- Stereo 3D capable - Vuzix 3D watermark compliant
- Accutilt viewer with 15 degrees of tilt adjustment
- 5 hours battery life on one AA battery
- On screen display to control settings
- Removable comfort fit ear buds
- Adjustable hypoallergenic nosepiece
- Can be used with or without glasses
- RRP GBP149.99 (until Jan 1, 2009)
AV230XL
- Screen size equivalent to 44" viewed from 9 feet
- Made for iPod compatibility and works with iPhone
- Compatibility with numerous mobile phones including N95, N96 and LG
Viewty
- Independent +2 to -5 diopter focus providing individual adjustment
for each eye
- Accutilt viewer with 15 degrees of tilt adjustment
- 7 hours battery life on one AA battery
- On screen display to control settings
- Removable comfort fit ear buds
- Adjustable hypoallergenic nosepiece
- Can be used with or without glasses
- RRP GBP129.99 (until Jan 1, 2009)
About Vuzix
Vuzix Corporation manufactures personal display devices for the
entertainment, defence and medical markets. Vuzix products provide
users with a portable and private big screen experience that delivers
big screen mobile entertainment in the consumer markets, low vision
assist in the medical markets and tactical information in the defence
markets. The company is revolutionizing the mobile display industry and
aims to continue to create products that enrich the lives of its
customers. Vuzix has won six CES Innovations Awards since 2005, the
2008 RetailVisionBest New Product - Hardware Award, the awards for the
2006 Frost & Sullivan Technology
Innovation of the Year Award for European Mobile & Wireless services
and has been named the 12th fastest growing privately held company in
Rochester, NY by the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle and awarded one of
Inc. 500 magazines' fastest 5000 companies. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a
privately held company with officesin Rochester, NY, London, UK and
Tokyo, Japan.
CONTACT: Vuzix
WWW: http://www.vuzix.co.uk
Daniel Lowther, CC Group
Tel: +44 (0)1189 207 650
e-mail: daniel.lowther@companycare.com
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