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Multimedia Wi-Fi Headset from Nikon
GeekAlerts —
... The UP allows users to easily enjoy high-quality images, videos, and music anywhere.
Two UP models will be available—the high-performance UP300x and the basic UP300. The Media Port UP will be available only in Japan through the Nikon Imaging Japan Inc.
The Media Port UP is available from the upstore.jp website for 59,800 yen (about $587 USD). More information about this new product in Nikon’s official press release.
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The Ultimate Weapons Of The Future
GEARFUSE —
... become a reality. The Media Port UP is a multimedia playback headset device which includes a display, headphones, mobile A/V player, WiFi capability, high-capacity memory and a power source all in one package . Think of it at as a mobile computer attached to your head that can do everything but scan for tangos with infrared and call down napalm from the heavens. OK, so it’s more like Jean-Claude Van Damme from Universal Soldier . It still looks badass. Link [ via ]
Nikon Media Port UP: Multimedia Video Headset
Mobilewhack.com —
... operation needed to get some kind of action is moving your head in a direction: up, down, left, and right. The Media Port UP includes Wi-Fi, a battery that can be easily recharged, and costs approximately $600. Sadly it is only available in Japan . A service for UP users that allows for the distribution of video contents will be initiated. Users will be able to easily select desired contents and download media files to their UP for viewing and listening enjoyment. Nikon via Tags: Crazy Mobile , media , Nikon , port UP , ...
Nikon Media Port UP puts TV on your eye
Coolest Gadgets —
... of playback time for music. The Media Port UP is even designed with some hands-free operation. So when a user moves his or her head, it somehow affects the playing.
Not bad, but does it have to be so ugly? I mean, look at the lady in this picture. I feel like she should be telling me “Resistance is Futile”. Would it have been even more freaky if they designed it to view with two eyes. Right now, you should be able it at the Up Store for about $580.
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Nikon Media Port UP for that private cinema experience
Newlaunches.com —
... 4GB. Another benefit of the UP300x is that it can connect to portable AV devices with an output terminal, allowing you to watch or listen to media from your mobile or MP3 player in higher quality. As for compatible formats - you can view WMV9 and MPEG1, MPEG2 movies, and listen to MP3, AAC, and WMA9 audio files. The Nikon Media Port UP display gives the sensation of viewing a 50-inch screen from a distance of 3 meters, and that the Wi-Fi function, it will cost you approx $580 a pop. Source
An everything-headset to cut you off from everyone
Core77 —
... is interrupted by someone mouthing Which way is Houston Street?
But wear a pair of these, and there's no mistaking that you're not to be interrupted. Nikon's "can-style" Media Port UP headset plays music and offers wi-fi internet browsing throught the flippable eyepiece, not to mention two hours of video viewing. And if someone steps to you, for maximum rudeness you can flip the eyepiece into place while your exposed eye glazes over.
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