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Google Glass evangelist: It's not worth the headache

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Re: Google Glass evangelist: It's not worth the headache

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Post by timcederman »

Einstalbert wrote: post #18
timcederman wrote: post #7

I was very disappointed with my Google Glass experience. Incredibly difficult to setup - it never synced properly with my Android devices, couldn't get it to scan my wifi network, and baffling controls. Add to all of that I never found a single compelling use case. It was an interesting, but frustrating, novelty.

I was ready to go when I signed up to be a beta tester. I was ready to transform my entire, dull life just to seem more active for the beta phase (We want active testers!) but then Google called my bluff and asked me to fork over $1,500. Ouch! I was expecting maybe a third of that. Did you feel disappointed with losing out on the money, or did that aspect not factor into your afterthoughts much?

I borrowed one for a few weeks from a friend.

Re: Google Glass evangelist: It's not worth the headache

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brandynwhite wrote: post #29

Definitely not my experience, I have no such eyestrain or headaches and this is actually my first time hearing of someone having had this experience. I've heard of people having such problems with video games too but I feel like it's equally rare. I've been active in Glass development ( http://openshades.com and http://wearscript.com ). I think CNET is just looking for attention out of a non-issue, I've done intervie…

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Re: Google Glass evangelist: It's not worth the headache

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Post by blueskin_ »

I wonder about headaches from getting punched by people who don't want to be recorded.

>Will someone now invent the equivalent of a missile shield defense that prevents you from being photographed when, say, you're out on the street?

I've idly wondered about this before. Some form of glasses/hat/other wearable that detect google glasses and direct a laser into their camera. I'd wear those.

Re: Google Glass evangelist: It's not worth the headache

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Post by brodo »

huhtenberg wrote: post #40
jonmrodriguez wrote: post #20

If you don't want the disadvantages of a display and what you care about is the video recording use-case, feel free to check out my product Epiphany Eyewear. http://www.epiphanyeyewear.com?design I know self-promotion is frowned upon and I'm sorry for that, but manufacturing & programming this product is all I do 15 hours a day x 7 days a week, so at this point it's my whole life and I feel like this is a relevant op…

I would actually gladly pay for the opposite - a wearable display without the camera.

Exactly. It baffles me how Google could not see the problems that come with putting a camera in there. I guess its post-privacy corporate culture.

Re: Google Glass evangelist: It's not worth the headache

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Post by davidw »

jonmrodriguez wrote: post #20

If you don't want the disadvantages of a display and what you care about is the video recording use-case, feel free to check out my product Epiphany Eyewear. http://www.epiphanyeyewear.com?design I know self-promotion is frowned upon and I'm sorry for that, but manufacturing & programming this product is all I do 15 hours a day x 7 days a week, so at this point it's my whole life and I feel like this is a relevant op…

> self-promotion is frowned upon

No it's not. We're creators here, and proud of what we do. What's frowned on is if you talk about nothing but your product. It's clear from your comment history that you don't do that.

You worked hard to make something cool - say it loud, say it proud!

Re: Google Glass evangelist: It's not worth the headache

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Post by panacea »

jonmrodriguez wrote: post #20

If you don't want the disadvantages of a display and what you care about is the video recording use-case, feel free to check out my product Epiphany Eyewear. http://www.epiphanyeyewear.com?design I know self-promotion is frowned upon and I'm sorry for that, but manufacturing & programming this product is all I do 15 hours a day x 7 days a week, so at this point it's my whole life and I feel like this is a relevant op…

It's a shame you have to press to activate the camera. If you could press to save to disk, the last, say 5 minutes of what you saw these would be amazing.

They look good, and you would be assured of never missing an awesome video opportunity.

Re: Google Glass evangelist: It's not worth the headache

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Post by jonmrodriguez »

davidw wrote: post #45
jonmrodriguez wrote: post #20

If you don't want the disadvantages of a display and what you care about is the video recording use-case, feel free to check out my product Epiphany Eyewear. http://www.epiphanyeyewear.com?design I know self-promotion is frowned upon and I'm sorry for that, but manufacturing & programming this product is all I do 15 hours a day x 7 days a week, so at this point it's my whole life and I feel like this is a relevant op…

> self-promotion is frowned upon No it's not. We're creators here, and proud of what we do. What's frowned on is if you talk about nothing but your product. It's clear from your comment history that you don't do that. You worked hard to make something cool - say it loud, say it proud!

Thanks! I appreciate the encouragement B-)

Re: Google Glass evangelist: It's not worth the headache

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Post by panacea »

blueskin_ wrote: post #43

I wonder about headaches from getting punched by people who don't want to be recorded. >Will someone now invent the equivalent of a missile shield defense that prevents you from being photographed when, say, you're out on the street? I've idly wondered about this before. Some form of glasses/hat/other wearable that detect google glasses and direct a laser into their camera. I'd wear those.

Heh. Glass looks bad enough... imagine seeing people walking around with little swivelling laser turrets strapped to the side of their head.

Re: Google Glass evangelist: It's not worth the headache

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Post by jonmrodriguez »

panacea wrote: post #46
jonmrodriguez wrote: post #20

If you don't want the disadvantages of a display and what you care about is the video recording use-case, feel free to check out my product Epiphany Eyewear. http://www.epiphanyeyewear.com?design I know self-promotion is frowned upon and I'm sorry for that, but manufacturing & programming this product is all I do 15 hours a day x 7 days a week, so at this point it's my whole life and I feel like this is a relevant op…

It's a shame you have to press to activate the camera. If you could press to save to disk, the last, say 5 minutes of what you saw these would be amazing. They look good, and you would be assured of never missing an awesome video opportunity.

I have a market research question for you:

The reason we don't currently have this is that smart glasses (being small) can't fit a big battery. Our recording time is about twice that of Glass (ours is 1 hour) but that's still not enough for the all-day recording you envision.

So, my question is, would you be willing to wear a thin wire (slightly thicker than a headphone cable) going from your glasses to your pocket to keep your glasses charged, if it enables this use case?

Re: Google Glass evangelist: It's not worth the headache

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Post by roryokane »

jonmrodriguez wrote: post #20

If you don't want the disadvantages of a display and what you care about is the video recording use-case, feel free to check out my product Epiphany Eyewear. http://www.epiphanyeyewear.com?design I know self-promotion is frowned upon and I'm sorry for that, but manufacturing & programming this product is all I do 15 hours a day x 7 days a week, so at this point it's my whole life and I feel like this is a relevant op…

A similar product, that I’ve read about but never used, is the Looxcie 2: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00400O8PO, http://www.looxcie.com/looxcie-2/. It’s not a pair of glasses, though – it’s a small camcorder that hooks over your ear.
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