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Olympus
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Eye-Trek FMD-20P
Overall Rating
98 % Type of Hardware
Head-Mounted Personal Video Display
Function
Sure you've got friends. But you like your
personal time too. If you want to play a PS2 game or watch a movie
without your brat sister complaining about the noise, you could keep your
volume down and sit close to your television ...or, you could grab your pair
of Eye-Trek FMD-20P glasses from Olympus and immerse yourself in
whatever game or movie you choose. These aren't 'glasses' in the
conventional sense. This is a geniune head-mounted personal video display,
straight out of the Sci-Fi movie of your choosing. Put them on and you'll
have your very own '52 inch screen 6.5 feet away from you' - even if you're
sitting at your desk! And anyone in the room is more likely to hear the PS2
spinning the disk than any sound coming through the headphones.
Performance
When I tried the Olympus Eye-Trek
FMD-20P glasses, I was amazed. The picture was good, the sound was rich,
and it really doesn't disturb others in the room... just feet from
you. I was worried about eyestrain, but I didn't have any problems with the
unit, even after lengthy use. The FMD-20P is designed specifically
for the PS2 and, as such, is very simple to install. Simply plug one plug
into the video multi-out in the back of the PS2 and another to an open USB
port in the front, and you're good to go! I especially found this good
for use in conjunction with the Thrustmaster FreeStyler Board.
Typically, when using the FreeStyler Board, I had to move my couch to
clear enough room for the board, and even then I would strain my neck
a bit looking downward at a television that was positioned to be used while
seated, rather than standing on top of a board controller. With the Olympus
Eye-Trek FMD-20P, I can leave the couch where it is and turn
perpendicular to my television; why not - I'm not using it, anyway. This
way, the image is wherever I happen to look. No neck strain, no re-arranging
the furniture. What else could I ask for?! Features
- Twin 180,000 Pixel LCDs Simulate a 52'' Screen from 6.5'
- Built-In Headphones
- Works with PS2: Play PS2 Games, PSOne Games, Watch
DVDs
- Powered by your PS2 (via USB
port)
- Built-In Controller (for
Eye-Trek Settings, etc.)
- Turns off
automatically when your PS2 is Turned Off
- Weighs 3.0 oz.
- Black Color
matches PS2 Design
Drawbacks & Problems
The only
annoyance I had with the Eye-Trek FMD 20P was trying to find a good
place to put the controller when I was using the ThrustMaster FreeStyler
Board with it. Eventually, I just put it in my pocket and it worked
fine. This unit is an excellent addition to your PS2 arsenal, but there
are better versions of the Eye-Trek out there. If you only want it
for your PS2, this is probably the one to go with. If you're a personal
entertainment enthusiast, a jet-setter or simply want the top of the line,
the Eye-Trek FMD-250W provides more features and a higher quality
picture at an increased price.
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