Topic: Brain-Reading Headset to Sell for $299

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February 21st, 2008   Post 1
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Post; Brain-Reading Headset to Sell for $299


This would be a cool devise to have. I wonder if it would make me better?

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Brain-Reading Headset to Sell for $299
NEW YORK (AP) - Hands cramping up from too many video games? How about controlling games with your thoughts instead? Later this year, Emotiv Systems Inc. plans to start selling the $299 EPOC neuroheadset to let you do just that. The headset's sensors are designed to detect conscious thoughts and...
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February 21st, 2008   Post 2
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Oh, like that's not going to cause brain tumor or cancer, in the long run.


But all over pretty cool idea.
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February 22nd, 2008   Post 3
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If it truly works as advertised, $299 is waaaaaaaaay underpriced.
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February 22nd, 2008   Post 4
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i don't think it would work
 
February 22nd, 2008   Post 5
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Well,... If it reads brain activity, I know a few persons on whom it will never work.
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February 22nd, 2008   Post 6
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hehe at least it will never make it into the political realm.

I find it hard to see how this technology would work reliably although I have often wondered why the visual targetting mouse never took off.
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February 23rd, 2008   Post 7
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If they paired this with a surround sound headset and a VR visor with individual screens they could make some truly immersive games. I can't wait.
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February 25th, 2008   Post 8
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It's a government conspiracy to take our minds and steal all our ideas. HISSSSSS!!!!!!!! HIIISSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!
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