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At SIGGRAPH 98, SONY introduced the LDI-100 HMD, which provided a higher
quality picture than any other similarly priced HMD. However, the LDI-100
is far too delicate for prolonged game use or use in adverse environments.
The CGSD RA-100 used with the Sony LDI-100 series HMD is a technological
breakthrough, offering bright, high resolution (600 x 800) imagery in a
sturdy frame at a much lower price point than the industry has offered
in the past. While Sony has discontinued production of the LDI series of
head mounted displays, the RA-100 is available for those who previously
purchased the basic unit.
CGSD solved the problem of fragility by repackaging the excellent SONY optical assembly from the LDI-100 in an extremely rugged frame built of space-age, high-strength, composites, with an attractive yet durable black rubberized finish. The molded parts of the frame are made from the same type of resin used to manufacture hammer handles! The optics are shock-mounted to protect them if the RA-100 is dropped or bumped. CGSD also added a high-friction mechanism that permits rapid adjustment of the optics, but retains the correct position for each user. Miniature, high-fidelity, non-contact headphones deliver stereo sound.
The RA-100 Rugged Adapter is available now from CGSD Corporation. The single unit price is $1475 for retrofit to a user's previously-purchased display. Retrofitting is best done here at CGSD. Click here to ORDER.
