Vuzix is stepping up their personal video eyewear by coming out with the first ever widescreen video goggles. The iWear AV310 will display a true 16:9 aspect ratio of a 52in screen viewed from 9 feet away. They look amazing and can run off a single AA battery for a full 5 hours. These new glasses are equipped with adjustable ear buds and hypoallergenic nosepiece that you can set to your comfort. Also will have an independent focus adjustment. Amazingly the visor only weighs less than 4 ounces.

Vuzix CEO Paul Travers said, “We are committed to providing our customers with the latest innovation in this exciting category and are delighted to provide the world’s first and only widescreen video eyewear.” Travers went on to say, “The revolutionary iWear® AV310 Widescreen is the ideal choice for the mobile consumer who’s craving a way to significantly enhance their portable viewing experience.”

The AV310 will offer a typical 2D format and also offer an amazing 3D viewing experience. You will be able to view all NTSC and PAL formats. Here is a list of all the devices that are compatible with the AV310.

• DVD players
• Gaming consoles
• Digital cameras
• Portable media players
• All iPod models
• Video cameras
• Cellular phones with video output

The Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $249.95. These glasses will be sold at SkyMall, Hammacher Schlemmer, MicroCenter, Brookstone, and Vuzix.com. Check out the site to see when you can get you a pair of the first ever widescreen video glasses.

[via Gizmodo]

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