Epson has announced the launch in India of the radical and innovative wearable display device – the Epson Moverio BT-100 see-through mobile viewer which operates on the Google Android™ 2.2 platform. The revolutionary mobile entertainment viewer lets you experience larger than life movies, images and more with crystal clarity.
Unlike conventional opaque viewers, the Android powered BT-100 features advanced see-through lenses to keep you connected with your surroundings and online activities at the same time. It opens your eyes to a mobile cinematic experience with unrivaled privacy while keeping you in touch with the world around you. While other personal viewing devices limit users to indoor power and bulky playback devices, BT-100 was designed from the ground up to move with you. It frees the user up to enjoy movies, images and more with amazing clarity on the go.
The Epson Moverio BT-100 is composed of a headset that uses groundbreaking micro-projection technology and an Android-powered media player and controller. The device allows users to view streaming video, experience 2D and 3D content (in side-by-side format) and enjoy downloaded digital content on a large virtual 80-inch perceived screen projected from 5 meters away. TV shows, movies and even side by side 3D content can be stored as MPEG4 files on the 4GB micro SDHC memory card which is included. Audio is provided through detachable Dolby® Mobile stereo sound earphones. You can therefore watch a wide variety of content in all kinds of environments, typically for example when you are traveling or waiting to catch a flight. Featuring built-in 802.11n wireless connectivity and nearly six hours of rechargeable battery life, the device offers an innovative, portable way to interact with content from virtually any location
Speaking at the launch Mr. Samba Moorthy, Director, Sales & Marketing said “Like pioneering personal entertainment products such as the Sony® Walkman* or Apple® iPod*, the Epson Moverio BT-100 see-through mobile viewer is poised to significantly change the way people experience, and even interact with content for personal enjoyment. One day, we believe such viewers will be common; and we’re proud to be one of the pioneers. It will also provide a new way for the service industry to add value to their products. So we intend to market its unique capability to schools, aviation and the travel industry, as well as high-end service providers such as nail parlours or private dental clinics; to give their customers a tailor-made entertainment experience.”
Enhanced Mobility and New Content Interaction
The Epson Moverio BT-100 leverages Epson’s leadership in LCD technology and visual imaging to project a 80-inch perceived “floating” display 5 meters away from the user, for web browsing, playing games, watching videos and interacting with content privately, while still allowing the user to experience and see the real world, thanks to its see-through ability.
Using the Epson Moverio’s Android-powered media player and controller with wireless connectivity, users can watch streaming video from sites such as YouTube or Vimeo, surf the Internet, and interact with apps and downloaded content from any hotspot. Additional features of the Android-powered media player and controller include:
- Excellent Mobility: Rechargeable battery offers nearly six hours of battery life
- Removable Memory: Built-in card slot supports up to 32GB microSDHC cards
- Download and Go: Transfer content, games and apps to the included 4GB microSDHC card or internal 1GB of user storage on the controller
- Adobe Flash 11 Support: Stream videos from popular television websites featuring Flash 11 content and content rich Flash-enabled websites
- Big Sound: Dolby Mobile surround sound delivered to personal earphones or Moverio’s detachable earphones (included in-box)
- Innovative Navigation: Touch-enabled track pad and navigational buttons enable easy interaction of content
- Immersive 3D: Enjoy side-by-side 3D formatted content like never before
Dolby®, *Walkman” and “iPod” trademarks are the property of the Dolby Corporation, Sony Corporation and Apple Inc respectively and are identified here for reference purposes only.
The product is priced at Rs. 42,900/- and will be available in major retail outlets in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore & Hyderabad.