Sony HMZ-T3W Personal 3D Viewer delivers on-the-move viewing in style

sony-hmz-t3wBack in the good old days, there was this thing called the ViewMaster, where one would go through a slideshow using the ViewMaster device that makes it look as though you were staring into a huge screen even from an inch or so away. Well, times have certainly evolved, and while we have heard of the promise of wearable smart glasses, here is another innovation from Sony that might just make you want to blow your monthly budget for impulse purchases. I am referring to the Sony HMZ-T3W Personal 3D Viewer which will feature a pair of OLED displays, where they are capable of delivering an immersive ‘big screen’ experience regardless of where you are at that particular point in time.

It is right now available for pre-sale in the US now at Sony Stores and select retailers, where it sports a $999 price tag. With the Sony HMZ-T3W sitting comfortably on the bridge of your nose, it would enable consumers to be able to sit back, relax and immerse themselves in portable entertainment ecstasy, where their eyes will meet super-sized High Definition images as well as realistic sound reproduction, all without having to remain tethered by some kind of cable or wire. This is a third generation personal 3D viewer from Sony, which means certain advancements such as it being lighter than its predecessors is in line with expectations, offering an easy-to-wear form factor alongside a bunch of simple connections that allows you to hook it up to the likes of gaming consoles, PCs, home theater components, tablets and smartphones so that you can enjoy a jaw-dropping view of movies, games and apps thanks to a massive virtual screen size which will let you bring a cinematic, home theater viewing experience wherever you go.

The ergonomically-styled head mounted unit will boast of flexible headbands so that it is capable of adjusting in a jiffy to fit the head of just about anyone. Not only that, there is also a large, cushioned head pad so that it reduces wear pressure, in addition to easy lens adjustment for a relaxed, fatigue-free viewing experience. Since the Sony HMZ-T3W will no longer cause viewers to remain tethered to an AC power socket, watching your favorite shows on this puppy while you are on a long road trip would definitely make life far more enjoyable.

Not only that, the Sony HMZ-T3W Personal 3D Viewer can be connected via MHL, where it also boasts of HDMI connectivity as well as the ability to charge the battery of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets while you are watching something. It is time to throw out that old faithful personal media player and start looking all futuristic with the Sony HMZ-T3W Personal 3D Viewer!

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Sony’s new HMZ-T3 wearable display gets ‘wireless’ option, easy smartphone connectivity and HD audio (hands-on)

Sony's new HMZT3 headmounted display gets 'wireless' option, improved display and audio handson

Ahead of Sony’s own IFA press event, it’s already announced its latest head-mounted display. The HMZ-T3 is the third iteration and while there’s no substitutional reality function (or camera), the company’s made some important improvements that could tip the balance for anyone concerned with sinking a substantial amount of cash for a one-person display. It’ll come in a new “wireless” iteration — we’ll explain why we used those quote marks a little later — while Sony has also improved the clarity of its dual OLED displays through lens and software adjustments (although the 720p resolution stays the same). There’s now a bigger viewing sweet spot and several new specialized screen options for gaming and movie-watching. Our favorite new feature, however, is the ability to plug in Android (presumably Xperia) devices with micro-HDMI / MHL connectivity. The device, via the battery pack, has ports for both full-size and micro-HMDI cables, and given the current influx of HD-capable smartphones (and content), it’s a pretty pervasive way to use it.

The HMZ-T3 also arrives with high-definition audio, virtualized 7.1 channel sound and has shed 10 grams since the T2. That’s despite improved padding and some more forgiving adjustment controls that made wearing the device noticeably less frustrating. Both wireless and wired options are set to go on sale in Japan this October and while a global roll-out isn’t yet confirmed, Sony’s told us that it’s certainly “in discussions” about further availability. We managed to get some early access to the wearable ahead of its reveal in Germany, so naturally, we played some games and watched some video. Our initial impressions and more details are right after the break. %Gallery-slideshow46965%

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