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Most don't have a plain white wall or screen in living room (reply)

dogcow — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 20:52:59 +0000

True, but I think for the cost of the setup (TV, Projector, extra Kinect sensor) you could simplify down to just a projector and a large screen for less and have an equally immersive setup. Don't get me wrong, it's really really cool tech, tweaking with your environment the way it does. However, IMHO, the cost/benefit isn't worth it when you consider alternative setups. I can see why it was killed, it makes me sad, but, I can see why.

This is so cool. Really trips my creativity trigger (reply)

Pyromancy — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 04:43:16 +0000

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Most don't have a plain white wall or screen in living room (reply)

Pyromancy — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 04:40:50 +0000

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Wake me when IllumiRoom ships... (reply)

Cody Miller — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 04:39:29 +0000

Eh. I guess at heart I'm a purist. Don't enhance my damn experience. ;)

The only thing I saw that was even remotely interesting was having the room lighting match the game. So, go into a cave and everything gets dark. Go into the sun, and everything is bright. About 3 mins in.

But even then… so much work and money for so little benefit.

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dogcow — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 04:27:47 +0000

Unfortunately it was just a research project - I think this could've been fun (if distracting). In any case, MS took the tech and added multiple cameras/Kinects to create holodeck-like stuff before shelving it.

The first one was cool (though seriously distracting; I don't think I'd really want to use it). The second one seemed pretty lame (and horribly expensive, hardware-wise - I'm not surprised it was shelved.

Eh. I guess at heart I'm a purist. Don't enhance my damn experience. ;)

I pretty much agree. Really cool tech, but c'mon, why not just project onto a white wall or screen instead? Seriously.

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Claude Errera — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 03:50:05 +0000

Unfortunately it was just a research project - I think this could've been fun (if distracting). In any case, MS took the tech and added multiple cameras/Kinects to create holodeck-like stuff before shelving it.

The first one was cool (though seriously distracting; I don't think I'd really want to use it). The second one seemed pretty lame (and horribly expensive, hardware-wise - I'm not surprised it was shelved.

Eh. I guess at heart I'm a purist. Don't enhance my damn experience. ;)

Wake me when IllumiRoom ships... (reply)

Chappy — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 23:01:31 +0000

Unfortunately it was just a research project - I think this could've been fun (if distracting). In any case, MS took the tech and added multiple cameras/Kinects to create holodeck-like stuff before shelving it.

Well, that's a given (reply)

ZackDark — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 07:48:08 +0000

But how can you not like chicken pot pie? The name is more than enough for me to adore it.

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ProbablyLast — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 07:25:42 +0000

I only like one. Pizza.

;-D (reply)

Morpheus — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 05:32:35 +0000

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Xenos — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 23:17:29 +0000

But personally I only like 2 kinds of pie.

Hot. And cold.

For those curious about the purpose of the device (reply)

Claude Errera — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 23:16:15 +0000

Just quoting Castellaneta, raspberries are disgusting.

You are a bad person with bad opinions.

For those curious about the purpose of the device (reply)

Morpheus — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 23:08:51 +0000

Mmm, raspberry pi.

Just quoting Castellaneta, raspberries are disgusting.

Must have been one of those Phillips Ambilight TV sets (reply)

Pyromancy — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 22:39:31 +0000

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Destiny with Dreamscreen [VID] (reply)

Pyromancy — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 21:13:23 +0000

It was supposed to just sample the edges but in actuality it is sampling a little ways inside the edges. I think they settled on that to try to account for different screen ratios and letterboxing of various media.

I believe that the creator is working right now to issue an update for their mobile device app (connects via Bluetooth). I think that they want to create a way for the user to set the screen bounds or sample zone.

There is cheaper DIY kits that use a Raspberry Pi & LED tape (reply)

Pyromancy — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 21:04:27 +0000

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For those curious about the purpose of the device (reply)

ObsidianKitteh — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 21:03:05 +0000

Aside from the cool techy factor, the reasoning behind these devices is much reduced eye strain and headaches. Originally they tried using white or blue leds and this helped but it washed out the picture, enter some genius that color matched the bleeding edges. Another benefit from these leds is the perception of a 5-10 inch larger screen.

It really is a neat concept and can be done with a raspberry pi, rgb led strips and some 7th grade level soldering. If you aren't up for spending large sums of cash and are in need of a fun weekend project.

Eh, it's a really out-of-mind thing when you're gaming (reply)

ZackDark — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 11:41:31 +0000

Kind of like the '+whatever, great kill!' dialog you get smackdab in the middle of the screen during Crucible. When you're seeing a video of someone else playing, it's very distracting, but you're the one playing, you're rarely distracted by it.

My folks bought a TV for their living room that has that system built-in and I have to say it was the most satisfying run of Nightfall (Halo: Reach) I have ever played.

Destiny with Dreamscreen [VID] (reply)

CyberKN — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 09:04:30 +0000

I like the concept, but I wish the lights would only sample the very edges of the screen. Or is that a setting you can adjust?

Destiny with Dreamscreen [VID] (reply)

cheapLEY — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 08:28:54 +0000

Wow. That looks great. I think I'd have to see it in person and play with one to fully judge, but it certainly looks appealing.

I may have to look into that. Thanks for the tip!