Comments on: Review: MyVu Personal Media Viewer — A Private Media Room In The Palm Of Your Hand.

By: Soggoth

Soggoth — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 11:19:52 +0000

Thanks!
Now I see two arguments to Vuzix iWear IP230:
1) It doesn’t need any additional batteries and get power directly from iPod
2) It has a Immersive Eyeshield (available like accessory)

But I also have some doubts of it: if IP230 so great - why practically nobody knows about it and there is no information about it on the Apple’s website?

By: Aczon

Aczon — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 08:44:58 +0000

Hey Soggoth,

I’m testing the universal edition right now, and will have my full review soon. I don’t think there’s much difference with the universal edition and what Doug had reviewed, besides being able to play more than the iPod.

I believe the resolution is at 320×240, 24-bit. Like Doug, my answer on the second question will be the same. To be honest I haven’t heard the Vuzix until today. I might have to check it out.

By: dgoldring

dgoldring — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 06:46:20 +0000

Soggoth,

I cannot tell you how this unit compares to the Vuzix as I have never tried that one (although I would like to).

At the time I tested the Myvu, they would only work with iPod. Since that time, they have released a more universal unit.

I do not have the Myvu anymore, so you may need to check their website for specific technical questions (www.myvu.com)

By: Soggoth

Soggoth — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 22:51:58 +0000

It seems cool! But I have two questions:
1) Whats display’s resolution and FOV of this device?
2) Whats the best - Vuzix IP230 or this one?

By: dgoldring

dgoldring — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 03:27:45 +0000

Lainie, I don’t think it took very long. Maybe 5 hours or so from a completely dead battery.

Doug

By: Lainie

Lainie — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 02:00:48 +0000

Once out of the box, how long does it take to charge my new myvu?

Thanks for yourf time.

By: dgoldring

dgoldring — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 16:01:49 +0000

John,

I don’t know how you would use it without the battery pack. I don’t think the ipod battery would be big enough.

Doug

By: John

John — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 14:18:10 +0000

What do you think about the myvu without the battery pack for the ipod 80gb? It sells for $100 less, which is the price of the rx inserts. Too bad they didn’t make the myvu with adjustable diapters.

By: dgoldring

dgoldring — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:09:39 +0000

Thanks, Helen. I agree, these were fantastic for my long commute on the train. Hopefully the universal ones will be coming back soon.

Doug

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 02:44:51 +0000

I LOVE my myvu goggles. I have tivo and a LOOOOOOOOng commute so I just transfer all the progams via tivotogo directly to my Ipod and use the goggles to view my own private theater every day for serveal hours. I also use it at the gym. However I have found that it is best used on stationary equipment (lol!). Bikes and treadmills are ok but when I tried to use it when lifting or on the elliptical tripping was the name of the game.

I am hoping that when the iphone comes out they come out with a wireless version…..perfection!

Seriously, try them out at a mac store near you and you will be compelled to buy them. I get stopped all the time at the gym by people wanting to know where to get them.

By: dgoldring

dgoldring — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:31:35 +0000

Hey, Holly. Sorry to hear you got a bum product. Hopefully, they can get that replaced for you. What did you think of them otherwise?

Doug

By: Holly

Holly — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 06:09:33 +0000

I purchased one recently and left earbud did not produce sound and now cannot get either to produce sound. May be problem with pendant as well. I sent a message to company asking for warranty info. First models sometimes have bugs! Holly

By: dgoldring

dgoldring — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:47:56 +0000

Thanks, Melvyn.
Sorry, this one is going back to the company. No giveaways, just a lot of geek drool.
Doug

By: melvynadam

melvynadam — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:24:59 +0000

Wow! What an in-depth review. I want one! When’s the giveaway?