Uzix, the boys creating personal video iWear, released two new products in Europe affording ground-breaking technology advances.

Donned like a pair of goggles, the new AV310 is the pioneering video headset of its kind to feature the full 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio; while the AV230XL blows old technologies by using OLED (organic LED) screen technology for an vibrantly bright, high contrast display that drinks less power.

The launch of the two headsets increases the complement of Vuzix range to four models. The AV920 is the top of the line video headset, and there’s VR920 is a virtual reality goggle aimed at the gaming market which adds motion tracking and 3D capability to 80 PC titles and online games such as World of Empire Earth, Second Life and Earth Siege.

The new products are developed to complement an array of devices with TV Out capability such as theApple iPod range, MP4 players, games consoles such as Wii, and many of the latest cellphones from Nokia, Ericsson, Samsung and HTC.

In fact, connectivity and access to content is now at such a level that most consumers across Europe could sit and watch on their personal devices ‘cinema sized’ video from YouTube, BBC iPlayer or other on-demand TV channels using a Vuzix headset.

CEO Paul Travers was one confident fella: “There is increasing demand and interest in this space. As screens in our homes get bigger, the screens we use on the move have stayed roughly the same size.

“With Vuzix iWear you can get the full big-screen cinema experience, in a device that is small enough to carry in your pocket. And the range of products you can connect to is increasing all the time as more and more mobile phones are released with video out capability.”

The new Vuzix models are provided with a snazzy “Made for iPod” cable that connects to the full range of iPod devices – including the Classic, the Nano and the Touch; and also to the iPhone. Cables for other leading handsets such as Nokia’s N95 and N96 are thrown right in

Both AV230XL and the AV310 Widescreen run on one standard AA battery, further aiding convenience, flexibility and portability. Yet the power drain is minute!

The AV230XL will initially retail at £129.99 and the AV310 Widescreen at £149.99. Both are available now and are being released at special introductory launch prices that will be held until Xmas.

Stockists include 3 retail stores, Firebox.com, Play.com, Applestore.com, Amazon.com or direct from www.vuzix.co.uk.

And for the complement of techheads who visit this site, here’s the stuff you want:

AV310 Widescreen:
• Screen size equivalent to 52” viewed from 9 feet
• Full 16:9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio
• Made for iPod compatibility and works with iPhone
• Compatibility with numerous mobile phones including N95, N96 and LG Viewty
• Independent +2 to -5 diopter focus providing individual adjustment for each eye
• Stereo 3D capable – Vuzix 3D watermark compliant
• Accutilt viewer with 15 degrees of tilt adjustment
• 5 hours battery life on one AA battery
• On screen display to control settings
• Removable comfort fit ear buds
• Adjustable hypoallergenic nosepiece
• Can be used with or without glasses
• RRP £149.99 (until Jan 1, 2009)

AV230XL
• Screen size equivalent to 44” viewed from 9 feet
• Made for iPod compatibility and works with iPhone
• Compatibility with numerous mobile phones including N95, N96 and LG Viewty
• Independent +2 to -5 diopter focus providing individual adjustment for each eye
• Accutilt viewer with 15 degrees of tilt adjustment
• 7 hours battery life on one AA battery
• On screen display to control settings
• Removable comfort fit ear buds
• Adjustable hypoallergenic nosepiece
• Can be used with or without glasses
• RRP £129.99 (until Jan 1, 2009)

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