Google has taken the wraps off its Google Glass spec line-up, giving us the best idea so far of what the hardware will actually be like.
The display has a 640x360 pixel resolution, which might sound a bit low at first, but bear in mind the panel is actually just a tiny piece near your right eye. Google claims it provides the equivalent picture to that of a 25-inch HD display when viewed from eight feet away. That sounds pretty good to us.
The built-in camera is a 5-megapixel unit with 720p video capture, while audio is handled via a bone conduction transducer. In other words, rather than having actual headphones it sends the audio vibrations directly through the small bones in your ear, which you then hear as sound.
Onboard storage is 16GB, although 12GB of this is usable as 4GB is presumably taken up by the software. The device is fully synced with Google’s cloud storage.
Google claims the Glass frame will fit ‘any face’ and it comes with three sets of adjustable nose pads to help you get a comfortable experience. The company hasn’t given precise figures for the onboard battery but states the spectacles will last you ‘one full day of typical use’.
Of course, whether that day of ‘typical use’ is as typical as normal smartphone use, or something particular to this snazzy new technology is anybody’s guess. Google does add that video capture and the use of Google Hangouts would have an impact on battery life.
You’ll probably be pleased to hear it charges with a standard microUSB cable. There’s also full Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and you can link the headset up with your phone, if you wish.
Google is apparently launching an app called ‘MyGlass’ which can be installed on Android phones running Android 4.0.3 and above. The app is said to enable GPS navigation and SMS text messaging capabilities.
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