The cheaper and 'more immersive' alternative to Google Glass

November 29th, 2013, 21:07 Posted By: wraggster

LaForge Optical, the creators behind the Smartspecks unveiled their answer to Google Glass to VentureBeat, claiming, “you don’t have to look like a nerd to be the most tech savvy person in the room.”
The device from the Massachusetts startup does what its mainstream counterpart does, including offering directions, take pictures, record videos, display Facebook, Instagram updates plus much more.
It even connects to the cloud via the phone it is connected to. The main difference is that all its intelligence is stored safely away in an app, on that phone.
Corey Mack, CEO at LaForge Optical, told VentureBeat: “We designed the simplest most minimalist device we could. Anyone who wants Google Glass, in a more conventional form factor can have it.
Additionally our lens technology allows for people who need prescription lenses to be able to use our glasses.”
Rochester Optical recently announced that it was soon to be launching prescription lenses for Google Glass, but will most likely cost on top of the price of the gadget.
Pre-orders for the device will be opening sometime next week on the company’s website for select customers, priced at $200, however will also launch on Kickstarter for $400 to gain more interest, gain more customers, and get the finding they need to go mainstream.

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