Googles goggles

There was talk on the forum a while ago about head up displays for bikes and now google have revealed their 'Project Glass'...

And the parodies are already coming in thick and fast, my fav so far...

[joshwalker094]

They look pretty good, can't wait to see the final version, but apple better get making some as android is pooo

[_Stretchie_]

Originally Posted by joshwalker094

They look pretty good, can't wait to see the final version, but apple better get making some as android is pooo

Right now, I'm using an iPad from work, and I have to say that while I like the responsiveness of the keyboard and screen, I'd still have to log back on using my android phone if I want to watch the video's above because I can't use flash on this thing



(not bashing the iPad, I am an Android fan but have to concede that compared to my mums Samsung Android tablet this iPad is deffo slicker, but not sure which I prefer yet)

[Paul the 6th]

Originally Posted by _Stretchie_

Right now, I'm using an iPad from work, and I have to say that while I like the responsiveness of the keyboard and screen, I'd still have to log back on using my android phone if I want to watch the video's above because I can't use flash on this thing



(not bashing the iPad, I am an Android fan but have to concede that compared to my mums Samsung Android tablet this iPad is deffo slicker, but not sure which I prefer yet)

One of the main flaws with iPad - I looked into it to find out why one of the biggest companies in the world would abstain from such a widely utilised technology & it turns out it's because flash applications & games would be able to run on iPad thus negating the app store and taking apple out of the driving seat. Mind you adobe have announced they're no longer developing flash for mobile devices so not sure how things are going to change?

'Tis nice when people post a traditional http link to youtube vids under their embedded vids though.

As for google goggles - the concept looks great, not sure if the parody highlights some of the realities behind how annoying it could be "these apples are cheaper at tesco" - well I'm in Morrisons so deal with it..

Still, really nice idea

Originally Posted by _Stretchie_

Right now, I'm using an iPad from work, and I have to say that while I like the responsiveness of the keyboard and screen, I'd still have to log back on using my android phone if I want to watch the video's above because I can't use flash on this thing



(not bashing the iPad, I am an Android fan but have to concede that compared to my mums Samsung Android tablet this iPad is deffo slicker, but not sure which I prefer yet)

Well I'm sat here on my i pad 2 and if I click on the link I can see the vid?

Admittedly, there's no vid shown on the forum but you just click the you tube bit above the error message and it plays .

[Paul the 6th]

Er the design looks a bit silly for wearing on a normal street in normal reality - shoulda gone to specsavers:

[L3nny]

What you don't see on that is the battery pack required for a whole day's use

I think they're great and would be ideal for touring with the bike. Its an obvious view to discuss the failure of an unfinished product but the intent, I think, is to get people thinking of the possibilities. I for one am excited about the possibilities because it means this stuff is finally becoming a reality in my lifetime.

And Minority Report is on right now

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by Paul the 6th

One of the main flaws with iPad - I looked into it to find out why one of the biggest companies in the world would abstain from such a widely utilised technology & it turns out it's because flash applications & games would be able to run on iPad thus negating the app store and taking apple out of the driving seat.

Now, maybe, just maybe, you will understand why I don't own Apple kit.

Suzuki have not made the hole in the petrol tank triangular so that I can only fill up at Suzuki branded Petrol stations with triangular shaped nozzles.

They have not patented/copyrighted the brake pad mounting points so that Ferrodo etc cannot make 3rd party parts, well at least not without paying Suzuki a royalty for every part made.

They also haven't sued Honda for making "A two-wheeled vehicle capable of carrying up to 2 people, fitted with an engine with a chain drive" and stopped sales of Hondas in countries around the world on patent violations.

Apple have done versions of each of the above.