CES 2007: MyVu
MyVu is a strange pair of glasses that allow you watch your video iPod in a different way. Instead of trying to hold up your iPod to your face, you can see the show on the two tiny screens in the glasses. You can see a closeup of the screens here:
When we saw them at CES, the girls at the desk were pretty unwilling to talk to us. While they flirted with the guys who walked past their booth, we played with the demonstration model. It was great to see the video full screen, but it was even better that I could see Mike and the hallway around me. MyVu allows you to watch your video, but it also allows you to monitor what’s going on around you.
When Mike started clicking pictures of me wearing the My Vu and they noticed that we were press, the girls finally deigned to talk to us. Sadly, it was obvious that they couldn’t answer any technical questions.
What I want to know:
- Will they work with the iPhone?
- If they do work with the iPhone, can I read my email and browse the web with them or will they only work with videos?
- Right now, they cost 300 bucks. That pushes them over my peripheral price limit. Is there going to be a cheaper one?
I see so much at CES, that I can’t possibly report it all, especially products that aren’t available yet. I love it when they finally become available because then I can tell you what it was like to use them!
MyVu Website: myvu: Award-winning video eyewear for virtual big screen viewing
Update 08-03-07: The MyVu does not work with the iPhone because the iPhone doesn’t have a video output. Sadly, it doesn’t work with the videos or the web browsing. It does, however, work with the Video iPod and is great for working out at the gym. You don’t need a television in front of your treadmill or weight machine when it’s in front of your face.