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This is going to make it *so* much easier to multitask in the future. Just think, you will be able to write out your text messages, right across your windshield or your sunglasses while you drive!

WeAintFoundShit wrote:This is going to make it *so* much easier to multitask in the future. Just think, you will be able to write out your text messages, right across your windshield or your sunglasses while you drive!

Greaaaaaat.


--Jaeger

Jaeger wrote:

WeAintFoundShit wrote:This is going to make it *so* much easier to multitask in the future. Just think, you will be able to write out your text messages, right across your windshield or your sunglasses while you drive!

Greaaaaaat.


--Jaeger

Hey pal, some of us are tall fuckers, it sucks having to glance down at my clocks compared to Helmet HUD!

Want.

/RM

Great stuff.
The idea of an affordable helmet HUD might not be too far fetched.
Couple this screen with scooterputer for example, with some modifications this might be doable.

That scooter-puter is EXACTLY what I've always wanted to see as a wireless HUD in my helmet... Sweet find.

-Rench

I'm still gonna hold out for the Cranial Chip Implant.
That way the info can just be zorched right into the back of my retinas, Terminator style.

roadmissile wrote:

Jaeger wrote:

WeAintFoundShit wrote:This is going to make it *so* much easier to multitask in the future. Just think, you will be able to write out your text messages, right across your windshield or your sunglasses while you drive!

Greaaaaaat.

Hey pal, some of us are tall fuckers, it sucks having to glance down at my clocks compared to Helmet HUD!
/RM

Remember that when folks are too busy texting on the HUD on the windshield of their SUV.

Sorry, I'm 100% convinced that "multitasking" is another way of saying "not really paying attention to what the fuck you're doing." I can appreciate having gauges in the HUD, but I'm very concerned that this will become "oh, I can project the display of my iPhone on with windshield of my SUV while I drive! This is soooo cool!"

*splat*

"Oh, sorry, didn't see you Mr. Motorcycle, I was sexting my girlfriend."



The tech is cool, but the moment I see

"multitask in the future. Just think, you will be able to write out your text messages, right across your windshield"

... you get my point.

--Jaeger

I'm with the Jaeg.
Yeah, it's cool skiffy and all, but what does it do for you? The Scootputer mentioned above for example, none of the information it presents is needed or useful at all times, most of it isn't ever. Putting it literally in your face is going to demand a portion of your attention that's better placed elsewhere.
And that shit is meaningless, the numbers. Unless there's a cop tailing, your speedometer isn't useful. It tells you nothing about the experience of riding.

rolly wrote:I'm with the Jaeg.

Me too. 100%. People do not need any more multitasking options than they already have. I still think the cage manufacturers should go back to building big, heavy, non crumple zone and air bag having, metal dashboard and non collapsable steering column equipped tanks ala 1950. People feel too damn safe in cars these days. Let's go back to the good old days of "pay attention or suffer consequences".

thrasherbill wrote:

rolly wrote:I'm with the Jaeg.

Me too. 100%. People do not need any more multitasking options than they already have. I still think the cage manufacturers should go back to building big, heavy, non crumple zone and air bag having, metal dashboard and non collapsable steering column equipped tanks ala 1950. People feel too damn safe in cars these days. Let's go back to the good old days of "pay attention or suffer consequences".

How about a big fucking metal spike in the steering wheel?

dozer wrote:
How about a big fucking metal spike in the steering wheel?

That's how Sammy Davis Jr. lost his eye.

Also, I'm 6'6" and can't see my tachometer, or any of my gauges for that matter, in any situation where they are ever actually useful.

I'm really keen on the idea of HUD helmets, and would already own some of those HUD snowboarding goggles if I felt like blowing that much cash on that kind of gizmo.
Alas, I don't, so I will wait until they are cheap.

But I digress...
Yes, the idea of HUD gauges in my helmet? Swoon!
I just had to point out the very obvious downside to this technology that you KNOW is going to eventually come about.

WeAintFoundShit wrote:Also, I'm 6'6" and can't see my tachometer, or any of my gauges for that matter, in any situation where they are ever actually useful.

This is what I'm talking about! I hate having to actually look down in traffic and I'm so tall it's not just a glance with the eyes but a full head movement. As for the experience of riding, I don't feel it takes anything big away for me while making the kind of everyday commuting rides safer and more convenient.

I'd like to have speed, rpm, trip, maybe gear indicator and some kind of blinky for leaving the turn signal on. I don't know anyone in all the combined years of riding we have that doesn't sometimes forget to switch it off and then feel like an idiot after Put it all on some helmet integrated transparent OLED and it's a huge win.

As for fucktards doing fucktard shit with technology? Newsflash, you're too late and they already have cars featuring full video display with computer suite in the fucking dash, where have you been?

/RM

Helmet-HUD requirements,
Speed
Tach
Fuel
Map route (with turn-by-turn directions)
Turn signal indicators (for Lance)
Directions for which areas to avoid during the Zombipocolypse.

IS THIS TOO MUCH TO FUCKING ASK?