Neal40000 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 dunno if this belongs in PC chat but you gotta see this .. No matter how big your widescreen monitor is, you’re always going to end up seeing something mundane like your Mum’s mittens out of the corner of your eye, but this new ‘peripheral vision’ screen from Alienware could put a stop to that and let you completely immerse yourself in games. Alienware has just demonstrated the screen at CES (consumer electronics show), and Engadget reports that it will be available in the second half of this year. The site claims that the screen will have a resolution of 2,880 x 900, which ‘mimics peripheral vision,’ and it’s based on DLP (digital light processing) technology. However, the site did say that 'three faint vertical dividing lines appeared to indicate four sub-panels making up this screen.' Alienware was unable give us any more concrete details about the screen, other than the fact that the model on display at CES is just a prototype. Nevertheless, it's an interesting idea. Could this replace widescreen gaming? Let us know if you'd be interested in such a screen. Via Engadget Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cursed Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 God thats big. The problem being, that from those side shots it doesn't look very thin, which could be a problem for the common 42 person dining table... 2,880 x 900 is an insane resolution. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lt_yao Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I need one of those! And I'll kill whoever I have to get my hands on this god creation. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashire Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Best.Monitor.Ever. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 The resolution isn't actually that crazy. I like the concept, but wouldn't you have to sit rather close to achieve the "peripheral vision" effect? And many games (the vast majority) won't look right unless they have matrox triple head support. Even then, it could be fishy. So, again, I like the concept, but it looks like something that should have come out in like, the early 90's. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaj. Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 You could buy a very nice used car, or this gargantuan screen. I really don't see a need for anything like this. I mean, jesus christ, you could live inside that thing. And the way current technology is going, it seems a touch, fat. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyTiger Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 It would scare me to see a zombie out'a the corner of my eye when i'm playing resident evil. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lt_yao Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 It would scare me to see a zombie out'a the corner of my eye when i'm playing resident evil. Now that would be a lot of fun. I felt a sudden urge to play alone in the dark. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picolini Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Looks cool, but there's other multi screens similar to this, but not as smooth in the transitions. I'm sure I could find a use for all that space. Right now my two monitors beat it's width res, mines at 3120 pixels wide. One screen is 900 tall, but the other is 1050. The panorama type view is nice and all, but nothing to sh*t bricks over. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolyGrenadeFrenzy Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I need one of those! And I'll kill whoever I have to get my hands on this god creation. I believe you. And if who ever you kill has more than one available (because they guard a ware house or what not) please, grab me one while you are at it! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Not bad, but I personally believe companies should work on utilizing head-tracking rather than surrounding the gamer with the screen. I mean, do we really need screens that big? Not to mention that right now, the only game that would look even remotely normal on it is probably Crysis. TVs with resolution that high can make any game look like crap.* * = Don't bother flaming me, it's merely my opinion. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Again, it's not that high a resolution. Where my interests lie is retinal projection. That sh*t is crazy cool for both VR and AR implementations. Couple it with head tracking and you're smiling. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolyGrenadeFrenzy Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 (edited) Where my interests lie is retinal projection. That sh*t is crazy cool for both VR and AR implementations.Couple it with head tracking and you're smiling. I concur, and wtf did you do to your name?@Otter I am laughing so hard the pee is running down my leg. Edited January 7, 2008 by HolyGrenadeFrenzy Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boombastic Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 That looks... horrible. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyTiger Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I'd find myself trying to look around corners. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gta star* Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 That's a very cool monitor, I'd love to play CoD4/BF2 on this. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svip Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 We sure are living in the future. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyZimmzy Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 That sh*t ain't even flatscreen! An' it's too big! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyJ Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Jesus Christ I want this so badly. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 It looks nice. But I wouldn't want one myself. I wouldn't want to sit that close to the thing just to know whats coming round the corners. I'm sure id get eye strain as well. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uno Carb Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Imagine playing Resident Evil 4 on that thing. Jesus. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Here's how you get the same effect - buy a widescreen monitor (16:10, or even a 16:9 HDTV) and play wearing fisheye lens glasses. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaboobala Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 In terms of immersive gaming, I think this is way cooler: http://www.moddb.com/news/25266/wii-modding-the-future Seriously, just read/watch it. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhoda Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I wouldn't want one. I'd end up going so close I'd go blind, which incidentally is something you'd have to do to experience this fully. Plus, someone could murder you and you wouldn't see them because your vision's hindered by a curved, chunky screen. But imagine porn on that? Dear lord. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arvis Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 It's cool, enermous... but somehow i don't like it, i can't really tell reason why. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 In terms of immersive gaming, I think this is way cooler:http://www.moddb.com/news/25266/wii-modding-the-future Seriously, just read/watch it. I just soiled my underwear. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 In terms of immersive gaming, I think this is way cooler:http://www.moddb.com/news/25266/wii-modding-the-future That's what I was talking about when I said I think they should focus more on head-tracking, than making the screen bigger and wider. I've got a 24" Samsung CRT with component input, so obviously I don't get the best graphics with my 360. But if I had a choice between head-tracking technology, or the monitor this topic is about, I'd take head-tracking any day of the week. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057389967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude GTA3 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 That thing sucks ass if you ask me. It's big as a bed,it's heavy as a motorbike,and it's just butt-ugly. The way technology is today,I'm really suprised that they can't come up with something like that,but flat. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057390005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTA3Rockstar Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 In terms of immersive gaming, I think this is way cooler:http://www.moddb.com/news/25266/wii-modding-the-future That's what I was talking about when I said I think they should focus more on head-tracking, than making the screen bigger and wider. I've got a 24" Samsung CRT with component input, so obviously I don't get the best graphics with my 360. But if I had a choice between head-tracking technology, or the monitor this topic is about, I'd take head-tracking any day of the week. Head tracking is cool and the Wii is pretty much half way there. They just need to make the games and the headgear. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057390008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picolini Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 That sh*t ain't even flatscreen! An' it's too big! It is flat screen, it's not a flat panel Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/306441-weeeewww/#findComment-1057390139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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