Carl Zeiss Cinemizer at MacWorld

Carl Zeiss introduced its Cinemizer video eyewear that simulates the equivalent of a 45″ TV at a distance of 78″, making this yet another offering in the growing (and should I say, bloated) eyewear market for the iPod. While the Carl Zeiss name is more famous for its range of optics in cameras, this maiden effort comes with a wired remote control that helps you command the basics of video playback, including play, stop and pause. The battery has already been integrated into the iPod dock, and you can use the Cinemizer with video sources other than the iPod. Each Cinemizer display features VGA resolution and can even be adjusted to fit folks who are already wearing glasses thanks to the adjustable dopter settings. They will roll out in Germany sometime next month or early March, retailing in the region of $540 a pop.