MY3D
© 2011 Hasbro, Inc.
MY3D is one of a growing category of "appessory" devices. The binocular-shaped gadget has two eye-holes on one end and a tray on the other designed to cradle your newer model iPod Touch or iPhone (3 or better). First, you download one of the seven-planned specialized apps that have the ability to split your screen into two rectangular viewing fields which lie at the heart of the clear 3D graphics. But wait, there's more -- because your phone's gyro can detect your head motion, some of the apps let you explore 3D environments merely by looking up, down or around the room. I was able to swim as a shark and shoot down ships in a space battle. Besides delivering visual stimulation, this gadget does something more profound -- it blocks it. Putting the thing up to your face is akin to donning a pair of blinders, sealing you away from the real world. Add in some headphones and you might as well have your head in a diving bell. Notice to teens -- this is probably not the best gadget to bring to that family reunion. Why not just steal a regular pair of 3D glasses and download one of the seven apps? "It won't work" promises MY3D designer Dave Capper. "The apps work in concert with lenses for specialized stereoscopic viewing". MY3D works with gyro equipped iPhones (3, 3G or 3Gs) or iPod Touches (2nd, 3rd and 4th Generation).
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