38 Bucks and I would even let them pop advertisements for local business sales and promotions in moderation.
Poll: At what price would you buy Google Glass?
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Re: Poll: At what price would you buy Google Glass?
#32Both of your polls need a "it's far too soon to tell" option.
None of us know how use of a Glass-like product will impact our behavior over the long term, so we've got no way of objectively evaluating its pros and cons.
Buying and using Glass now is like taking an unregulated pill based solely on the claims of its manufacturer and a few enthusiastic users. You can see the good easily, the bad not as easily, and the unintended consequences that take time to emerge not at all.
When more information is available about the true pros and cons of Glass, then I'll be able to answer your poll. It could be a steal at almost any price, or it could be the sort of thing I'd never want anything to do with. At this point, who knows?
I keep thinking of how my smartphone unexpectedly weakened my ability to simply observe and be in my surroundings, and how, because I was an enthusiastic early adopter, I only found out about this after my behavior had already changed, when it was harder to fix. If I had been a bit more patient, I could've seen these effects in others and made a more informed decision. I won't make this mistake again.
Re: Poll: At what price would you buy Google Glass?
#33I voted free, but I might consider the "toy" for around $50 or something. As others have mentioned, the battery life should be improved. Also, at the moment the device pretty much needs a bluetooth connection with an Android or iOS phone in order to be useful. I'd think a higher price would be justified if the device would not have to rely on a phone.
People interested in Google Glass might want to look at this video-preview posted by the Dutch website Tweakers.net (first 4 mins is an English spoken interview with Robert Scoble who talks about his Google Glass device): http://tweakers.net/video/7621/google-glass.html
Re: Poll: At what price would you buy Google Glass?
#34I'm surprised people here know whether they want to buy something they don't even understand how it works.
I mean, I really need to know what exactly I see with Google glass, the features it provides, maybe what its like using one since I have to wear it, etc. I would not feel comfortable purchasing one on the information I have now.
Re: Poll: At what price would you buy Google Glass?
#35Hell, I'd rather walk around in some home-made Iron Man costume with motion sending arduino wristbands, legbands, and hair accessory to track head motion.
The main system on the chest will track my motions and blast out sound effects, let me play air guitar or bang a bunch of imaginary drums.
That's my idea of wearable computing
Re: Poll: At what price would you buy Google Glass?
#36$100 is the top for me.
It's just a matter of time before CA declares them illegal to drive with which will diminish their value further.
Re: Poll: At what price would you buy Google Glass?
#37I would never use it. They are devices that are designed to be rude. By wearing Glass you are nonverbally asserting "I am going to record you whether you like it or not. If you don't like it, you probably will want to just avoid conflict and therefore will be more likely to avoid me." No thanks.
I am going to record you whether you like it or not
My impression is that, while Glass has the capability to record video, it is not like a GoPro cam that is always on.
The social issue is definitely an interesting one, though. I have a cell phone that can record anything anyone says around me without their knowledge. Though, no one really cares about that. Could the sensitivity of potentially being video recorded go the same way as audio?
Re: Poll: At what price would you buy Google Glass?
#38It's not just about the price for me, but more about the fact that I have to share my whole life with google.
If I can buy one and hook it up with a backend server that I own and control I would buy for $500 (the price of a good smartphne).
Re: Poll: At what price would you buy Google Glass?
#39Many of the negative comments here remind me of the general discussions about tablets before the iPad was released. I'm not saying Glass will reach a similar level of success, but it is clear that a lot of people won't understand the benefits of a device like this until they actually use it.
Something you wear on your face and sits between you and the people you interact with is very different than a tablet.
Re: Poll: At what price would you buy Google Glass?
#40It's not useful. It provides no advantages over my smartphone and tons of disadvantages. It takes away all forms of input other than voice and eye movement. It has a tiny display. And it looks so, so stupid when you're wearing one. It's one of the only things you can put on and even though you founded Google 90% of the people looking at you will wonder if you're an idiot.
> It's not useful. Have you ever tried one before making a judgement? I'm not saying I'll find it useful, just that for now it's too soon to tell. > It provides no advantages over my smartphone and tons of disadvantages. It provides a hand-free + display + sound experience you can't have with a cellphone (you can use a Bluetooth earplug but you still have to hold it to see the display). > And it looks so, so stupid w…
> The same thing was said with smartphones and laptops you know.
And it's still true...