Myvu Crystal Personal Media Viewer, Standard Edition (Black)
by MyVu Corporation
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Manufacturer: MyVu CorporationBrand: Myvu
Edition: Electronics
Model: PMV-CRBK-10010-EN
Color: Black
Publisher: MyVu Corporation
Studio: MyVu Corporation
Music Label: MyVu Corporation
Product features:
- Superior video quality, lightweight, and durable, with Myvu patented SolidOptex technology
- VGA resolution (640 x 480) for true DVD-quality experience
- Kopin Cyber Display technology for highest pixel density and sharpest resolution for its size
- Comfortable, adjustable, Ultimate Ears audio technology for superior sound and noise reduction
- Provides up to 4 hours of viewing time on one charge
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Myvu Crystal Personal Media Viewer, Standard Edition (Black)
Customer Review: Amazing, futuristic product -- just a few strange issues.
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't know why so many of the reviews here are negative, but I had pretty much nothing but a positive experience with these. They're very comfortable, weigh almost nothing, and are very straightforward to use. Build quality seems superb, and very little even needed to be tweaked out-of-the-box.
There were two little issues I had, however. They aren't severe. First, do NOT expect documentation in the box. It includes a little "Quick Start Guide"... but none of the pictures are clear, helpful, or even labeled. If you want an actual manual, you have to download a .PDF from their website. (And it's not even where the Quick-Start Guide says it is on the site, you have to find it in the sidebar.)
The other is that it has an extremely odd way of letting you know that the battery is dying. First, the power light on the pendant will start to alternate between orange and blue, but you're likely to be looking /into/ the glasses, so why would you see that? And after a few minutes of that, it does something that made me think it was broken the first time I encountered it. The screen slowly fades to *white* -- not black, but white -- and starts to glitch up very violently. The device is unharmed by this, but you're likely to be scrambling for your warranty information by the time you figure out that the only problem is that you haven't plugged it in lately. Cosmetic, but it's still a fright!
Anyway, it works perfectly, aside from those little gotcha's. I highly recommend them to anyone who wants to feel a little more immersed in games or movies.
P.S: It doesn't support non-interlaced component signals. In English, this means that old game consoles (NES/Genesis/Master System) or even /emulations/ of old game consoles (like the Wii's Virtual Console service) will make the display turn off with a little pop of color. It's not obvious, so don't get these if all you want to do is play Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt with them.
Description of Myvu Crystal Personal Media Viewer, Standard Edition (Black)
D1)Myyu Crystal media viewer UniversalMyvu Crystal Personal Media Viewer, Standard/Universal Edition, is compatible with most portable media devices with a video-out setting. It includes easy-to-use cables that allow you to connect to MP4 players, DVD players, camcorders, or gaming systems with composite video output. The Myvu Crysal also is compatible with Zune and Nokia N95.
Featuring SolidOptex, the Myvu patented optical system, Crystal transforms your portable media player into a hands-free, full-screen private viewing experience. Crystal also boasts full VGA quality--our highest resolution available and widest field of view.
Watch What You Love, When You Want, and Look Great Doing It
Your Myvu personal media viewer allows you to enjoy video entertainment anywhere you go. Its sleek profile permits you to maintain most of your natural field of vision by seeing over the viewer. The bright, full-sized image is daylight-viewable for hands-free viewing whether you are indoors or outside. In combination with a fully charged portable media player, a fully charged Myvu Crystal battery provides up to 4 hours of video viewing.
Features
- Full VGA (640x480) resolution--Myvu's highest resolution available
- Pendant for picture and audio control
- Earbuds from Ultimate Ears for enhanced comfort, extended bass, and sound isolation
- Up to 4 hours of battery life
What's in the Box
Myvu Crystal personal media viewer (Black), in-ear noise reducing headphones, two additional pairs of differently sized earbud pads, Pendant control, USB cable, Connection cables, Mag clip, Microfiber protective sleeve, quick start guide