Google Glass - Technical Specifications

Google released the technical specifications of their product Google Glass


This is expected to revolutionize the Internet and Mobile world. This Wearable computer is set to replace Smartphones.


The introductory price is set to be USD 1500. But at present, you need to wait to book this product.



Google also published the MyGlass companion Android app on Google Play to configure and manage your Glass device.

If you are not aware of what Google Glass is, check this out - Google Glass - Home

Tech specs

The technical specifications as described by Google on their Support Center

Fit

• Adjustable nosepads and durable frame fits any face.


• Extra nosepads in two sizes.

Display

High resolution display is the equivalent of a 25 inch high definition screen from eight feet away.

Camera

• Photos - 5 MP


• Videos - 720p

Audio

• Bone Conduction Transducer

Connectivity

• Wifi - 802.11b/g


• Bluetooth

Storage

• 12 GB of usable memory, synced with Google cloud storage. 16 GB Flash total.

Battery

One full day of typical use. Some features, like Hangouts and video recording, are more battery intensive.

Charger

• Included Micro USB cable and charger.

While there are thousands of Micro USB chargers out there, Glass is designed and tested with the included charger in mind. Use it and preserve long and prosperous Glass use.

Compatibility

• Any Bluetooth-capable phone.


• The MyGlass companion app requires Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or higher. MyGlass enables GPS and SMS messaging.

Though, these are some common notable points:

• As a glass, it is fragile.


• It is not water, heat or scratch resistant


• It can be an easy and major distraction than a smartphone


• Strictly kept away from children

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Google Glass - Why skeptics are wrong!

Many, including several of us here at SocialNetGate, got really confused when Google changed the Android marketplace, Google Music etc to "Google Play". Now, we get it. It is all part of a long term social, mobile, local, augmented reality, entertainment solution.

Yes, we are talking talking about Google's Project Glass.

There are several skeptics that argue Google is wasting time. We think not. 

Why ?

1. Augmented reality is NOT Virtual reality. They are quite different. Ofcourse the Virtaul reality experiments pathetically failed because those made people look like geeks. But more importantly, there was NO Web at that time, folks. There was no way to bring real time data relevant to you and integrate it with your life's events, plans and activities.

2. The size of the glass, at least what they show in the project site, is slim enough that you wont look like something from the future. But then again, the future is here so, even if it is a little bulky, I am sure there will be people wearing it.

3. Apple changed our behavior to stick an equipment in our hands permanently that used to be just for voice communication, Google may very well add a replacement that is voice controlled and ergonomically safer. (Not sure how it would impact driving laws regarding usage. Let us not even go to those arguments about how your brain will get cooked due to constant usage of phones)

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