New for reading e-books: a headset in the form of sunglasses (4 photos + 1 video)
For those who love to read and also try all the most modern and fashionable, Sol has created an interesting device. Looks like sunglasses, but it's actually an e-reader books. Without the help of hands!
The device weighs only about 100 grams, comfortable to wear and makes it possible to read books with complete comfort - even standing, even sitting, even lying down. However, if you thought you could flip through pages, rolling his eyes or somehow using the power of his mind, compelled to upset you. The Sol Reader gadget does not.
According to Sol CEO Ben Chelf, the headset was created with the aim of focusing on reading and making this process is convenient and enjoyable. No frills like augmented and Virtual reality is not provided in it.
We are mainly interested in how our personal devices can encourage us to spend our time wisely. We create Sol Reader specifically for one important use case - reading.
The device is simple: it is put on the eyes like glasses, and blocks all distractions while reading. Helps a lot focus on reading.
The cost of the gadget is $350, it is currently being tested. Not yet in mass production, but available for pre-order. Reading glasses come with a remote control remote control and charger. Full battery enough for about 30 hours of reading.
The device provides adjustment for different diopters, so people with nearsightedness and farsightedness can use it without additional correction (up to a certain limit). Displays have diagonal 1.3 inches, resolution 256×256 per eye, used E-Ink technology (electronic ink). Storage capacity limited 64 MB, but the headset wirelessly connects to the mobile iOS or Android app that lets you copy EPUB files without DRM, so there is no need to store your entire electronic library on the device need.
The e-book pages are projected onto a dark background, and the manufacturer describes the process of reading as similar to browsing real book. To turn pages, users press buttons on the remote control, so it’s still not completely hands-free get by.