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Re: Magic Leap One

#131

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That doesn't really explain why they're not showcasing it yet.

To showcase it they'd need actual working hardware instead of 3D renders...

I mean, if the theory that they’ve faked everything so far is true, then it could be possible for them to fake a demo.

Re: Magic Leap One

#133

Since the 1st iteration of the design is apparently ready, why can't they just show a small demo? It's supposed to be shipping in 2018. They could easily have hired a team of top notch creators to showcase some of the capabilities of the device live -even if the device is still not 100% ready- instead of this silly Manhattan project secrecy. I hope they deliver as promised, but something smells fishy. It's a pity, be…

Creating good demos for wearable technology is hard. You certainly can make fancy simulations like Microsoft for their Hololens, but the devil is in the details. It's mainly about how it feels and you need to experience the technology to figure it out. I don't see much to be gained from demoing prototypes to general public. If it's main blowing - great, but does not really make a difference if you can't buy it. If it…

Speaking of good demos, I thought this demo-ish from the Starbreeze "AR/VR" was stack pretty cool": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x32FHiJJyhQ

Not sure how how wide their product will spread though..

[disclaimer: I own shares in the company]

Re: Magic Leap One

#134

Since the 1st iteration of the design is apparently ready, why can't they just show a small demo? It's supposed to be shipping in 2018. They could easily have hired a team of top notch creators to showcase some of the capabilities of the device live -even if the device is still not 100% ready- instead of this silly Manhattan project secrecy. I hope they deliver as promised, but something smells fishy. It's a pity, be…

Creating good demos for wearable technology is hard. You certainly can make fancy simulations like Microsoft for their Hololens, but the devil is in the details. It's mainly about how it feels and you need to experience the technology to figure it out. I don't see much to be gained from demoing prototypes to general public. If it's main blowing - great, but does not really make a difference if you can't buy it. If it…

Well then how are they going to market it?

Re: Magic Leap One

#135

Earlier quoted context omitted.

To showcase it they'd need actual working hardware instead of 3D renders...

I mean, if the theory that they’ve faked everything so far is true, then it could be possible for them to fake a demo.

I don't doubt they're working on it, I bet it's just a buggy disappointing pile.

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#136
post #21

This unveiling doesn’t commit to the shape of the product. It doesn’t describe technical details, like the processing power, number or spectrum of cameras, radios, anything. It doesn’t commit to a price range, like “under $1200”. What’s unveiled?

They need more money. Magicleap looks like a typical dot com era borderline scam of the nineties: something is always right around the corner, if only there was more money...

"Look how many people we got to sign up on our website! Can we have more funding now?"

Re: Magic Leap One

#137

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Creating good demos for wearable technology is hard. You certainly can make fancy simulations like Microsoft for their Hololens, but the devil is in the details. It's mainly about how it feels and you need to experience the technology to figure it out. I don't see much to be gained from demoing prototypes to general public. If it's main blowing - great, but does not really make a difference if you can't buy it. If it…

Speaking of good demos, I thought this demo-ish from the Starbreeze "AR/VR" was stack pretty cool": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x32FHiJJyhQ Not sure how how wide their product will spread though.. [disclaimer: I own shares in the company]

Any recommendation on how a common mortal could invest in ML?

Re: Magic Leap One

#138
post #4

Good lord they really needed a decent industrial design team on hand, though I guess no one's wearing this out in public, so good looks probably aren't as necessary. I'm just afraid of the image of people using this causing it to go the way of the Segway -- we all remember how Dean Kamen and team envisioned it revolutionizing intraurban transport, yeah? Anyway, I'm glad to see something came of Magic Leap.

"I guess no one's wearing this out in public" Yes. Currently it is birth control for your face.

This is a great time to reference this image: http://www.wearcam.org/steve5.jpg

Re: Magic Leap One

#139
i don't want something beaming light into my eye at close range. just doesn't seem appealing to me.

also, how is this different than castAR?

Re: Magic Leap One

#140
The first headset to give me virtual monitors that I can use day-to-day in lieu of my physical monitors will have my money in a heartbeat. I'd love to be able to carry a headset to/from work and have essentially the same multi-display experience at home/coffee shop/work/etc. I don't care if it's VR/AR.
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