The $350Sol readeris a new spin on e-readers.
The Sol is a headset meant exclusively for reading books.
And some experts say the Sol might be the perfect way to spend quality time in a digital environment.
The SOL Reader, a wearable e-reader.SOL
The e-ink displays with pancake lenses create a virtual screen in front of your eyes.
They have a resolution of 300 PPI and support 16 levels of grayscale.
The gear is currently available for preorder.
Front and back views of the Sol eReader glasses.SOL
The Sol reader can offer personalized reading goals and track progress to motivate users to keep reading their books.
The SOL couldn’t be more different than Apple’s Vision Pro.
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The high-tech gizmos built into the Vision Pro might have their downsides.
Mixed reality headsets can be distracting from everyday reality due to their immersive nature, Bilay said.
While the Sol might be a unique spin on reading devices, not everyone is sold on the concept.
Data engineerLew Flautanoted in an email that the decision to buy an e-reader headset comes down to content.