TDVisor-HD: world's first "portable" 720p 3D visualization system is still impractical

CES 2008 brought us plenty of gimmicky 3D-related gadgetry, a bit that was respectable, and apparently, the TDVisor-HD. Nearly three weeks after the show concluded, TDVision Systems has just now gotten around to tossing out a press release boasting about how much fun was had by folks stopping by and checking out the "world's first portable, all digital, high-def 3D visualization system." Unfortunately, we're left to ponder on precisely what this thing is, but as best we can tell, it's yet another Virtual Boy-esque device, 'cept this one does 720p (and 3D). Per usual, a price and release date are conveniently absent, but considering that we can't even recall the last time we wore anything with "visor" in the product name (well, besides that one time...), we suppose it'll be alright.

[Flashpoint @ Jan 26th 2008 10:16AM]

Has any of these visor system's ever worked?

And I'm glad they haven't. Otherwise, retired people and the bedridden would literally become vegetables watching Cable Television.

[Richard @ Jan 26th 2008 12:10PM]

The Emagin 3DVisor works well. I got an opportunity to test one out with an automated .50cal turret mounted to the top of a humvee. Very clear picture with extremely accurate head tracking. If I had the cash I would buy one without hesitation.

With that said, if this one really offers 720p I think it would be worth it.

[Rob @ Jan 26th 2008 4:39PM]

Virtual Boy worked pretty well, it gave a real feeling of depth. The only problem was that everything was red.

[retro77 @ Jan 26th 2008 10:17AM]

I guess the world is still flat.

[Craig @ Jan 26th 2008 10:47AM]

What do you expect? They are still under the illusion that 720p is high def.

[Carbonize @ Jan 26th 2008 3:21PM]

Hmmm 720 is high def which is why 720 TV's are classed as HD ready.

[Sean @ Jan 26th 2008 11:56AM]

They are going for $1,000 and $1,500, respectively (diff resolutions). Website is http://www.tdvision.com/tdvisor.php. Do a little research, will ya? God, that thing is UGLY, btw.

[Earl @ Jan 26th 2008 12:50PM]

This thing was supposed to come out last march.... I kinda want to buy one but the prototype they're pushing to early adopters sucks.
It blows the emagin visor out of the water though.

[Tiptup300 @ Jan 26th 2008 1:39PM]

Steps to make a realistic 3d setup for gaming.

STEP 1: Make 360 degree (round) tv.
STEP 2: Do the IR wiimote thing where it checks the position of your head.
STEP 3: Put an IR thing on the 360 tv all the way around.
STEP 4: uhhh, and make money!

[Freke1 @ Jan 26th 2008 7:04PM]

STEP 5: Give Your eyes 2 slightly different images of the gameworld. Only THEN will You have 3D. Step 1-4 is headtracking and Field of View stuff.

[Tiptup300 @ Jan 26th 2008 10:03PM]

IT would trick the brain even though the eyes would be a little bit off. Eyes->brain data is a little bit distorted therefore the brain will accept it. So you would move around the tv and it would be different. Also I changed my plan to be a giant sphere tv like on that xplay tv show. that way you could also look ABOVE the tv.

[Duo @ Jan 26th 2008 10:25PM]

Exactly, and now-a-days 3D means stereoscopic glasses-which would eliminate any need for a gigantic TV. Because hell, if you're wearing the glasses anyway you might as well cut out the middle man and have little screens in them to produce the stereoscopic effect.
Combine head tracking and eye tracking into the visor then pair it up with a Wiimote-esque controller and FPS gamers(like myself) will have a deep love for it. Being able to afford it is entirely another matter of course.

[Freke1 @ Jan 27th 2008 4:36AM]

This visor will render the game in 3D which means there will be depth perception like we have in the real life world. General 3D info: http://www.3d.wep.dk