abillybob Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 Hey Guys So after looking for a new xmas present I've decided to put the money towards a Google Glass when they are released. Yes ok, they may look silly, you may get some strange looks from other people. But to me it's a new piece of technology for a change. I like that we are moving on for the last 7 years it's always been the same gadgets. Games console, laptop, tablet, TV, MP3 Player. Nothing new has been bought to the market in a long time all we get nowadays are upgrades to things we already own for example Playstation 3 to Playstation 4... yawn big woop! Nothing really is changing there it's still a device that connects to your TV and allows you to play a video game and if you have a gaming PC like me things like this don't bother you. It's like smart TV's with 3D etc... whats the point? Go out buy a boxee box and you've got yourself something better than a smart tv for less the price. I don't know just think it's nice for something completely new to be created! What do you guys think about Google Glass, will you consider buying one or won't touch it? Hmmmm...
Danp Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 I would LOVE a pair. A good friend of mine moved to Texas a year or so ago and has been testing Glass for a few months, he has posted the odd random photos to Facebook but he has fully adopted them and has found them very useful.
Steve21 Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 Honestly I wouldn't spend that much on something that I still can't see a "unique" use for. Same reason I haven't bothered upgrading phones etc in a while. What does it actually do that a normal smartphone etc doesnt do currently? Don't get me wrong, love the concept etc, but it's same with the whole smartwatch etc, just why Functionality aside not sure if it's been discussed before, but from what I last saw of them when I looked it can't be used with things like normal glasses, which doesn't do me much good Just think at that price you could buy a lot of things, or basically get the same your phone already does, just to wear on your head hmm Steve
d0pefish Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 from what I last saw of them when I looked it can't be used with things like normal glasses, which doesn't do me much good They are developing ones that can be worn with prescription lenses I believe
hardtailstar Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 I want a pair! I try to get out and cycle/walk so would be good to record certain adventures. Plus I just like the idea of having tech at your eyelids..... /badjoke
Arthur Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 (edited) What does it actually do that a normal smartphone etc doesn't do currently? Record video/take photos from a first-person perspective! from what I last saw of them when I looked it can't be used with things like normal glasses It can now. Honestly I wouldn't spend that much on something that I still can't see a "unique" use for. Just think at that price you could buy a lot of things The version designed for consumers is going to be much cheaper than the 'Explorer Edition' Google Glasses. Edited December 10, 2013 by Arthur
Steve21 Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 Ah didnt see that lense one Would be cool if it was official release rather than random person mod! How much will the released one cost? Thanks, Steve
abillybob Posted December 10, 2013 Author Posted December 10, 2013 I'd still buy one for the uberness of them...
hardtailstar Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 Ah didnt see that lense one Would be cool if it was official release rather than random person mod! How much will the released one cost? Thanks, Steve No one knows yet, the Explorer editions have been costing $1300 or so.
SovietRussia Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 I would just feel a bit silly with them
pete Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 Having a controllable* heads-up display would be useful. Having something that obviously attached to your face, not so much - it needs to be more svelte and integrated into an existing pair of glasses/sunglasses. That's without going into the unintended creative uses for streaming from the camera (see Xbox streaming for "oh, we didn't expect our users to do that"). *blinks, eye movements, whatever.
hardtailstar Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 I would just feel a bit silly with them I would at first too but the more that get them, then the more i wouldnt.
abillybob Posted December 10, 2013 Author Posted December 10, 2013 I WANT PEOPLE TO LOOK AND THEN I WANT TO LAUGH IN THEIR FACES FOR NOT HAVING ONE MWAHAHAHAHA! "I need friends :("
plexer Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 Quad copter live video feed / data in your eyeball @JAB1a Ben
Arthur Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 How much will the released one cost? If the rumours are to be believed then it could cost somewhere in the region of $300. Given that you need to pair it with an Android smartphone, I reckon Google will want to sell it as cheap as possible (similar to their Nexus devices).
john Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 They are developing ones that can be worn with prescription lenses I believe If that is true I'll test them
plexer Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 They appear to be coming out with a couple of options 1 being a pair of frames you can prescription lenses put in and a clip on version to attach to your own frames. I want a left sided clip mount glass. Ben
Roberto Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 I'd rather clean my teeth with a chainsaw myself, but to each their own.
rich_tech Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 I remain unconvinced with this technology and its usefulness for now, same for the smart watches being touted around at the moment, cost a lot of money for something which just seems to be hype related largely at this stage, it doesnt have any "wow factor" at least in as far as convincing me I really want one bad
X-13 Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 Not even remotely interested! Not even from a "theres a weird guy hanging around the school with Google glasses" point of view? WONT SOMEONE THINK OF THE CHILDREN!
Marshall_IT Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 I'd love a pair... I can't wait for the price to be announced. I've already had it agreed if they're under $300 I can get a pair :-)
tech_guy Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 Isn't the entry price $1000? Or did I imagine that?
Arthur Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 Isn't the entry price $1000? Or did I imagine that? You did. The Explorer Edition cost $1,500, but these are only available to a limited number of people.
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