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Article: Get a taste of virtual headgear with Forte's VFX1 Headgear. (Hardware Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)

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March 1, 1996
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  VFX1 Headgear Virtual Reality System 
  Forte Technologies 
  1057 E. Henrietta Rd. 
  Rochester, NY 14623 
  716-427-8595 
  Fax: 716-292 6353 
  Requires: 20K conventional memory for drivers; 500K hard drive 
  space; 16-bit ISA slot; graphics adapter with VESA Feature 
  Connector; sound card recommended; DOS 5.0 or higher 
  List Price: $995

At $995 list, Forte Technologies' VFX1 Headgear Virtual Reality System isn't cheap--but then, you get what you pay for. This virtual-reality headset creates a stunningly realistic environment with superb motion tracking, superior video and sound, and integrated voice-command capabilities, as well as the ability to display true ...

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