If you're among the lucky few who have already taken Google Glass for a spin, you know wearing Google's high-tech specs in public brings in a whole lot of attention. The reaction is mixed too — people either look at you in awe like you're from the future or wince like you're some strange zoo animal.
Mashable tech editor Pete Pachal took his shiny new pair to the streets of New York City recently to ask if the glasses are "cool or creepy?"
"If they looked like normal glasses and you couldn't tell you were wearing Google Glass, that would be cool," one person said.
But most said they would wear it with no design changes and jumped at the chance to learn more about how it works. Perhaps the biggest surprise was the $1500 price tag — it even got a bigger reaction than what Google Glass actually does (not exactly the $300 to $700 they were expecting it to cost).
When asked if they would make the purchase if the price didn't drop, the common response was: "Nah, not right now."
The World Through Google Glass
Google Glass POV
The virtual screen that Google Glass shows you through the prism appears to be a display floating a few feet in front of you. Although it's obviously very tiny, Google says it's the equivalent of a 25-inch screen seen from 8 feet away.
The message screen "ok glass" is the most common one you see, since it activates whenever you tap the side or tilt your head up. The screen lets you know Glass is on and actively listening to your voice.
Sports Scores
The most recent sports scores are just a single swipe away.
Search Results
The screen is big enough to display a single sentence or simple text feedback extremely well. The font gets smaller for longer results, although it maxes out at about two sentences.
Photo
Although photos don't look great on Glass, you can easily discern the content, and they look much better when exported to other displays.
Reddit Notification
Most notifications involve both a headline and a photo, as with this one from Reddit.
The multicolor "spectrum" effect isn't visible to the eye -- it appears in this photo because it was taken outside and some sunlight was refracted.
New York Times Notification
The New York Times' notifications tell you how many articles are waiting. You can see them in a manner similar to the Reddit headlines by tapping the touchpad on the temple.
Twitter App
Here's what you see when you want to share something via Twitter. GlassTweet is a third-party app.
Directions
When you ask for directions, Glass first confirms the address.
Active Navigation
Here's the UI for navigating with maps. The arrow moves as you turn your head.
2D Navigation
Navigation in 2D gives you a bird's-eye view of the map.
Speech Error
Error messages are very clear.
Settings Screen
The main settings screen lets you know if you're connected to Wi-Fi and how much battery power is left.
