Pros & Cons
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- Takes hands-free photos and video.
- Accurate voice recognition.
- Some cool apps available.
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- Astronomical price.
- Extremely conspicuous.
- Difficult to wear for people with glasses.
- Limited use right now.
- Short battery life.
You can't put a price on potential. Or maybe you can. How does $1,500 sound? That's the price you'll pay for Version 2.0 of the Google Glass Explorer Edition, assuming you get an invite to buy it in the first place. Google Glass is arguably the most exciting piece of wearable tech currently available, but that's largely based on what it could do in the future rather than what it does right now. Developers and enthusiasts with deep pockets will find a lot to like here, but everyone else should wait for the consumer edition–and keep your fingers crossed for a much lower price tag.
(Editors' Note: Google Glass is available for sale to the general public for one day, April 15, 2014. Otherwise, you need to apply, as outlined below.)
Availability
Getting Glass isn't easy. First you need to apply to become a Google Glass Explorer. Then, once you sign up for a spot, it's really just a waiting game. If you're chosen to become an Explorer, then you face an even harder step: Shelling out $1,500 (plus tax!) for Google Glass.Now, I understand this isn't a consumer product. But I just can't wrap my mind around that price. $1,500 can buy a brand new iMac—with money left to spare. Here, $1,500 gets you Google Glass, a pair of clip-on shades, and a mono earbud. It's probably the most expensive pair of glasses you'll ever buy.
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