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Laser Powered Virtual Display

Tedger writes "The Feature has an article discussing an interesting portable display system developed by the University of Washington. Unlike your traditional mini displays mounted in glasses this system has no display, it is a 'virtual' display created by lasers and microscopic fast moving mirrors. The image is in fact printed onto the retina and has feasibly a infinite resolution. Can anyone say true VR?"

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  1. Re:safety by PoopJuggler · · Score: 4, Funny

    It is safe, unless hackers get into your computer and set it to "Evil".

  2. Re:safety by worthb · · Score: 5, Funny

    That's why it has a built in screensaver. Just imagine, you're driving, and the virtual monitor is displaying a Heads Up Display, and the screensaver kicks in. Suddenly you're flying through space at warp-speed.

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  3. yes, but... by spectrokid · · Score: 4, Funny

    where do the friggin sharks come in the picture?

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  4. Re:safety by justforaday · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Where the fuck did all these toasters come from?"

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  5. Re:safety by drinkypoo · · Score: 4, Funny

    I ordered mine yesterday along with a co-worker

    How much did the coworker cost you, and did you have to pay extra for air holes in the shipping crate?

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  6. Re:safety by Jeremi · · Score: 4, Funny
    They can, but what happens when the power supply is hit by lightning and those microvolts turn to 10,000 volts.


    Given that the power supply will be located either in your pocket or attached to your sunglasses, I think that if lightning hits it you will have other concerns to worry about.

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