Motorola announced Wednesday that they are going to create a hands free wireless computer headset.
This is not the first time someone someone is trying to create a headset computer many have tried and failed, but Motorola will be working with micro display specialist Kopin."The device will offer voice, audio and PC capabilities on a virtual reality-style 15-inch monitor that will also support simulation software and streaming video." This project has been called the Golden i project. Initially Golden i was tested with Linux but due to limited space and support Motorola and Kopin decided to go with Microsoft Windows CE. Not everything about the headset will be great though.People who have used the headset say they feel seasick when they use it. Overall I think this product has potential but will take a while for more people to buy it. The only people who will buy it release day(should it be released) will be the hardcore techies because people won't want to give up their mac or pc that they are so used to for something that may not work. In my opinion it will be a cool gadget to have but I don't know anyone who'll buy this including me.
Article – The DroidGuy.com . . . Good article – have worn Golden- 11 29 10
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Golden-i was designed for industrial use and applications, to provide improved individual and group performance, enhanced personal and group safety, and tremendous convenience. Millions of people go to work everyday and require one or both hands free to do their work. Many wear protective clothing, gloves and safety glasses and still need to interface with digital information, without removing their protective garments. Golden-i Gen 3.5 is a development unit for software application developers and those who will work on Golden-i deployment with existing legacy software and systems.
The Gen 3.5 Dev Kit units are intended for software development and early Golden-i deployment experimentation only, not industrial field use. The Motorola production units will come to market with all of the customary industrial safety certifications and rated for "All Weather" Construction, Utilities repair, Telecom repair, Manufacturing lines, Chemical processing plants, Oil drilling rigs and pipeline service, Dismounted Police Officers using Segways, bicycles, skates and horses, Firemen with and without rebreathers, Hazmat operations, Emergency response and Disaster response, Ambulance EMTs, Nurses in Hospitals, everyday maintenance, service and repair situations . . . etc. the list is distinguished and nearly endless. Golden-i is designed to improve industrial work force performance and save lives.
In the future Golden-i products will be developed specifically for professionals and consumers, these new Golden-i products will be much smaller and less noticeable.