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January 03, 2006

Heads up, it's the EyeBud

A wearable headset-screen has been developed for iPod video users who want a widescreen experience on the move.

The EyeBud 800 system has been produced by eMagin, a firm that normally spends its time making video equipment for the military.

According to the manufacturer the screen replicates the experience of watching a 105-inch monitor from a distance of 12 feet, providing the viewer with "home-theatre" quality anywhere.

"Suddenly you've got this big-screen, movie-screen, home-theatre experience, wherever you are," explained Gary Jones, eMagin's president.

The screen itself is around the size of a matchbox and is mounted on a halo-style headset that runs from the forehead to the back of the head. The screen hangs down over one eye.

When launched later this year the EyeBud 800 is expected to retail for around $599.

In spite of its slightly bizarre appearance the manufacturer believes that consumers will soon get used to the EyeBud as they have with bluetooth headsets.

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Posted by ipodworld at January 3, 2006 10:41 AM

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