One giant step for home entertainment?
Last updated at 15:57 16 October 2006Is this the way we will all be 'enjoying' our television
programmes and computer games in the future?
In this astonishing photo, a model is wearing a new gadget, from
electronics manufacturer Toshiba, that enables the wearer to
experience a full 360-degree view on a 40 centimetre dome-shaped
screen.
But, looking more like the helmet from Neil Armstrong's space suit
than the next must-have gizmo, this three kilo full-faced helmet
might make it a little tricky to relax with a drink in front of the
football...
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Think of the games potential, though. Playing Quake/Doom/Unreal/whatever, and actually being able to look over your shoulder.
Granted, you'd probably strain your shoulder or neck muscles...
Great for flight sims too.
- T., Dublin, 17/5/2007 14:13