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Designer Glasses With Microdisplay Unveiled
An anonymous reader writes to tell us about an Israeli company, Lumus-Optical, and their nicely designed eyeglasses featuring twin microdisplays and mini projectors. They will be demoed at CES in January. From the article: "The firm's latest prototype boasts dual 640 x 480 resolution displays as well as two wee projectors on each arm; the Lumus glasses can accept video inputs via an undisclosed connection, and projects an image akin to a '60-inch screen from 10 feet away.' Its Light-guide Optical Element technology allows the imagery to be reflected back on to the lenses so users can view them, all while being transparent enough to allow you to focus on the humans, trees, road block, or board room presentation ahead of you."
At risk of being called a "n00b", by oh-so-enlightened you, I will point out that many people enjoy driving.... and many of them enjoy driving SUVs.
The $800+ CAD I spend a month on driving is not part of the enjoyment, but I get that much $$ worth of enjoyment out of it. (Not to mention saved time)
I've never taken Vancouvers public transit, but Calgarys is hardly effecient and relaxing. (Unless maybe you work at a gas station and take the train at 12AM... oh wait, then there are the drunks to deal with.) --- nor is it time saving, it's a 15 minute drive for me downtown in the morning, and a 30+ minute train ride, including walking time.
Do you never leave the city? Personally I'd be lost without a vehicle. Even in Vancouver, where I generally spend 3-4 weeks a year. (Richmond actually)
I think YOU -- CAN NOT AFFORD!
The only time I even think about taking public transit is if I am heading out to a pub/bar that is on the train line, and even then 9 out of 10 times I will call a cab instead.