The Ultimate iPod Video Experience
Yesterday my new 5th generation iPod video arrived. As I had an
iPod before I was eager to check out the video capability. So my
first shot was going on iTunes and trying to find some free
stuff.
Besides the 'Tiki Bar' video podcast I couldn't really find
something for free. Everything had a price tag of $1.99. Why
couldn't Apple give some short Pixar movies away for free? As
Apple owns Pixar there would be no problem with license fees.
In my second approach I punched in some keywords in Google:
- video podcast - free iPod movies - convert iPod movies
No luck at all, it seemed to me this video revolution has just
kicked off. I am sure a lot of video podcasts and new products
will be developed and distributed over the next few month.
Finally I ended up spending $1.99 downloading the 45 minutes
pilot series of the hot new mystery show 'Night Stalker'. The
download took about 7 minutes with my cable connection and
another 20 seconds to download it onto my iPod.
I selected movies and than TV shows, clicked on Night Stalker
and with a 5 seconds delay the movie started. The sound and
picture quality is outstanding, very bright and sharp. You can
really enjoy watching a movie on this little 2.5 inch screen.
But here comes the interesting part. Where do you place your
iPod to watch the movie? I ended up holding it in my hands and
thought that this could not be the final solution to it.
Looking into the technical data - Apple made some changes from
the previous iPod. You will notice that there is no extra
connector next to the ear plug anymore. Apple offers an
additional video cable that plugs right into the ear phone and
connects the video to any TV set. But why would you do this in
your own home? Sure, this comes in handy to show podcasts and
music clips at your friends house, but definitely not at your
own home.
So what is the Ultimate iPod Video Experience? It came to me
this morning - if the ear plug carries the connector for the
audio and the video signals you could actually plug in some
goggles with build in LCD screens!
A quick search in Google turned up with a view models:
Innovatek V-190 Video Glasses A personal video viewing device
with fashion design using the latest technology When being
connected to outer video sources, you can see a very clear 36
-inch picture in front of you eyes while enjoy Hi-Fi stereo
sound. just like in a private cinema.
Price: $149.00 More Information on: Mp3PlayerStore
http://www.mp3playerstore.com/stuff_you_need/special/v190.htm
Eyetop Centra Eyetop Centra is the first wearable video screen
with stereo sound, making it possible to enjoy multimedia
content wherever you are. Just plug it into your mobile video
device, put your glasses on, store your video device for
hands-free operation, and benefit from having a TV set right in
front of your eyes!
Price: $499.00 More Information on: VRealities website
http://www.mp3playerstore.com/stuff_you_need/special/v190.htm
Now with these glasses on you just lay down, sit or do whatever
you want and enjoy your iPod movie. I bet you smell almost the
popcorn from your local movie theater.