Abstract: to Impressions of Sony HMZ-T1 It seems like the dream of virtual reality peaked about 15 years ago and ever since I have had occasional nightmares where I wake up in a cold sweat, scared of a vision of the future without VR. The Lawnmower Man came out...
Published: 2011-11-08, Author: Mat , review by: gizmodo.com
First, it's very fun technology. It's just neat to have the TV take over for you. This has some serious future shock going for it as well, Advertisement, The video performance is exceptional. That's largely due to the 3D. Crosstalk or ghosting is one of t
But the surround sound pass-throughs could have been better, Advertisement, And let's talk wearability. While it's far, far more comfortable than any other headset we've tried, it isn't exactly like wearing your favorite hat. If you don't spend a lot of t
Yes, as long as you have another TV. This is a toy. An $800 toy. I think very few people would be happy with it as their primary television. Its too closed-off from the outside world, and tethered to the video source by a cable. You have to be so connect...
Abstract: Although it's designed for use with a PlayStation 3 or Blu-ray drive, the real potential of this new head-mounted display (HMD) only shines when it's paired with the sheer power of the PC. When attached to a gaming PC, the HMZ-T1 single-handedly re...
Excellent 3D effect, Great colour and black levels
Uncomfortable after half an hour, Low resolution (720p), It's hard to get the whole image in focus
Sony's Personal 3D Viewer is definitely a niche product. We can't see many units selling -- it's not a very sociable product, it can be uncomfortable and it really only appeals to 3D fans -- but if you can get it set up correctly it's able to produce a go...
One of the best 3D images we've seen; You'll be the coolest kid in class (or at work);
Headphones could be better; Can be uncomfortable for long periods of time; Required HDMI switcher means that it's not portable at all;
Probably the coolest and geekiest piece of kit that's ever come across this reviewer's desk, the Sony HMZ-T1 is a fantastically cool gadget even with its flaws. It's not perfect and is a little on the expensive side, but if you're looking for a way to kee...
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Published: 2012-03-13, Author: Danny , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Straight up, this is one of the most unique-looking, innovative gadgets you could have lying around your house for friends and family to drool over. It's definitely got that wow factor. But at $900, it'll also burn a hole in your pocket the size of a face...
Published: 2012-02-10, Author: Ty , review by: cnet.com.au
It's fun! Whether it's for gaming or movies, the Sony HMZ-T1 Personal 3D Viewer is one of the best 3D displays on the market, with zero crosstalk. Based on OLED technology, the headset is capable of deep, deep black levels, and whether in 2D or 3D, all im
The headset is heavy and becomes quite uncomfortable with extended use. It's not possible to get the whole screen in focus at once, resulting in blurring at the edges. The effects of its lower resolution are apparent: detail levels aren't up there with an
While the Sony HMZ-T1 personal headset is capable of some of the best 3D effects I've ever seen, it's uncomfortable to wear for extended periods and images suffer from blurriness....
Last fortnight, I was a guest at the Sony Showcase Building in Ginza, Tokyo, to take a look at one of the more interesting and unique new gadgets from the electronics giant in some years. The HMZ-T1, otherwise known by the somewhat more interesting m...
Abstract: Sometimes in the PC World office, testing gadgets starts to get a bit ordinary. You test smartphone after smartphone, tablet after tablet, laptop after laptop. But then one day you strap a head-mounted display to your head like it’s a super-futuristic ...
