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I think that's what they're called. Would they be a good gift for a teenager? What model / brand? 
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Is it possible to watch a video while driving using these? That would be different. 
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fred wrote:I think that's what they're called.
Would they be a good gift for a teenager? What model / brand?
What are they good for, Fred? I didn't know they even existed... (Am I getting that old?)
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valenarwen wrote:fred wrote:I think that's what they're called.
Would they be a good gift for a teenager? What model / brand?
What are they good for, Fred? I didn't know they even existed... (Am I getting that old?) They plug into an iPod or other video player and display a screen with the movie on it. The effect is of watching a widescreen movie in a multi-plex theatre. Combine with good headphones and you have a bona-fide multi-media experience. Combine with 3-D, Smellavision, and the Feelies, and you have the end of the species as we know it.
TL Hobs comment is pretty funny, especially given the couple of articles in the NYTimes I read today about how texting while driving is now an aggravating factor in sentencing for vehicular manslaughter in England, and that over 90% of Americans polled favor making texting while driving illegal. So I would say that the prospect of watching video while driving will have to wait for those fabled self-driving cars.
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Luftmarque wrote: So I would say that the prospect of watching video while driving will have to wait for those fabled self-driving cars.[/color]
Thread drift alert:Texting or watching movies while driving = evolution at work; sadly it also removes people from the gene pool who are not genetically flawed. Seriously, I'm big on looking in rear view mirrors while driving and I try to see if the driver overtaking me has his/her head down (texting). If they are weaving, I'll pull over to the shoulder and let them by.
Back on topic. Do those goggles really work as in big screen quality?
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TB wrote:Back on topic. Do those goggles really work as in big screen quality? The ones I've tried (it's been a year) were good, but not good enough IMHO. When they get good enough to watch "Lawrence of Arabia" and not get a headache I'll consider purchase.
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Luftmarque wrote:TB wrote:Back on topic. Do those goggles really work as in big screen quality? The ones I've tried (it's been a year) were good, but not good enough IMHO. When they get good enough to watch "Lawrence of Arabia" and not get a headache I'll consider purchase.
Ah yes, top ten movie for me. "Ohrance" (remember how his name was pronounced/) Netflix doesn't have it, bummer. I think I remember that most of Lawrence of Arabia was filmed in Spain and I've wanted to go there ever since.
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TB wrote:Ah yes, top ten movie for me. "Ohrance" (remember how his name was pronounced/) Netflix doesn't have it, bummer. I think I remember that most of Lawrence of Arabia was filmed in Spain and I've wanted to go there ever since. I believe it was mostly filmed in Morocco. But of course you could go on a combined Spain/Morocco trip. The biggest joke is watching "Lawrence" on a phone. I think you get single-pixel camels on the horizon. Something seems to be lost in that format.
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I've never even heard of video goggles before, but how can anybody watch something that close to their eyes? And what if you need to be wearing glasses to see anything in the first place? Do you put the goggles on over your glasses? And what is the advantage supposed to be compared to watching a movie in the theater or at home on TV for that matter? Is it just that everything else is blocked from your view so that you feel more completely immersed in the movie experience? 
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I researched these a couple days back. Like watching a 50 inch screen from 3 feet away. Nice picture not not highly recommended. A good way to get a headache. I passed on getting them for my grandson.
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grammargeek wrote:And what is the advantage supposed to be compared to watching a movie in the theater or at home on TV for that matter? Is it just that everything else is blocked from your view so that you feel more completely immersed in the movie experience? Yep that's it GG, no visual distractions from the intent of attendance.
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Epiphileon wrote:grammargeek wrote:And what is the advantage supposed to be compared to watching a movie in the theater or at home on TV for that matter? Is it just that everything else is blocked from your view so that you feel more completely immersed in the movie experience? Yep that's it GG, no visual distractions from the intent of attendance. Thanks Epi. Sounds like those goggles are not for me. What good is it to block visual distractions if you can't focus on the picture right in front of your eyes and get a whopper of a headache from trying?
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Luftmarque wrote: I believe it was mostly filmed in Morocco. But of course you could go on a combined Spain/Morocco trip. The biggest joke is watching "Lawrence" on a phone. I think you get single-pixel camels on the horizon. Something seems to be lost in that format.[/color]
Aarrgh!  You're right..another brain fart. I was thinking of Doctor Zhivago which was filmed in Spain and talking about Lawrence of Arabia. Both are great movies with beautiful filming locations.
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