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Google Reveals Technical Specifications for Google Glass

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Finally! Some specs for Google's specs.

With Google Glass ready to ship to participants of Google's Explorer Program, the search giant has finally revealed the specs for the head-mounted display that's captured the attention of gadget aficionados for well over a year now. Google late last night published the specs on its Google Glass support pages.

 

According to Google's list, Glass will feature a 5-megapixel camera capable of shooting video at 720p, audio that utilizes a bone conduction transducer, 16 GB flash (of which 12 GB usable memory and synced with Google cloud storage), micro USB (Google Glass will ship with both a cable and charger), WiFi 802.11b/g, and Bluetooth.

Fit

  • Adjustable nosepads and durable frame fits any face.

  • Extra nosepads in two sizes.

Display

High resolution display is the equivalent of a 25 inch high definition screen from eight feet away.

Camera

  • Photos - 5 MP

  • Videos - 720p

Audio

  • Bone Conduction Transducer

Connectivity

  • Wifi - 802.11b/g

  • Bluetooth

Storage

  • 12 GB of usable memory, synced with Google cloud storage. 16 GB Flash total.

Battery

One full day of typical use. Some features, like Hangouts and video recording, are more battery intensive.

Charger

  • Included Micro USB cable and charger.

While there are thousands of Micro USB chargers out there, Glass is designed and tested with the included charger in mind. Use it and preserve long and prosperous Glass use.

Compatibility

  • Any Bluetooth-capable phone.

  • The MyGlass companion app requires Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or higher. MyGlass enables GPS and SMS messaging.

Google Glass won't be commercially available until the end of this year. However, Google opened up a special Explorer program in late February for those that couldn't wait to get their hands on the device. The company said last week that Google Glass Explorer Edition would be shipping in the next month, and yesterday confirmed that the first units were rolling off the production line and ready for shipment. 

Right now, Google Glass is priced at $1,500. When it launches properly at the end of this year, it will apparently be significantly cheaper (though Google has not talked about pricing just yet).

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    Parrdacc , April 16, 2013 12:12 PM
    Can't wait for the news report about the first guy that got punched for wearing one inside a public restroom.
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    lancelot123 , April 16, 2013 12:23 PM
    People better get used to this now and stop banning it everywhere. What happens when they have this tech in contact lenses? They are working on it. Should be ready in the next 20 years, and that is a very generous time frame.
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    sundragon , April 16, 2013 1:02 PM
    It's gonna look as weird as the people walking around talking to themselves on bluetooth headsets that are tiny...
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    lancelot123 , April 16, 2013 1:09 PM
    Here is an article from a little over 5 years ago talking about this tech in contacts. http://www.gizmag.com/electronic-contact-lens-promises-bionic-capabilities-for-everyone/8689/
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    bombebomb , April 16, 2013 7:09 PM
    I recall similar jokes when the Ipad came out.
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    Gundam288 , April 16, 2013 7:37 PM
    Inb4 someone hacks one and uploads videos onto a porn site. You know it's bound to happen sooner or latter...
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    mman74 , April 16, 2013 9:24 PM
    I hope nobody finds this insensitive posting at this moment, but going forward I hope this type of technology can help the authorities figure out exactly what happened in a terrorist attack and catch these lunatics much quicker.
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    JOSHSKORN , April 16, 2013 11:48 PM
    Only 5 MP camera, 720p video and no 802.11n/ac support? I suppose they have to find a way to profit on Google Glass 2. Hey, Apple did the same thing with the iPad.
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    dillonpeterliam , April 17, 2013 1:37 AM
    I cant see anybody paying over €300 for these, and even at that price only the die hard fans will purchase them. I would probably shell out €200 for a pair, if they work as good as they have been advertised.
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    kettu , April 17, 2013 4:03 AM
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    kettu , April 17, 2013 4:07 AM
    I wonder if cloudsyncing is mandatory i.e. Google gobbling up more data to exploit.
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