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Sony sought to remedy that with the second version of the 3D viewer, the HMZ-T2. This version of the device works pretty much exactly the same way as the first, but it’s significantly lighter. As such, it’s a lot easier to wear for longer periods. You’re still probably not going to watch long 3D movies using only the headset, but it could be ideal for playing a game or two of Wipeout, or watching a TV show.

The HMZ-T1 had in-built headphones that you could pull down over your ears. The T2, instead, has a 3.5mm audio jack and comes with a set of earbuds. If you’ve already got a better set of headphones, this is going to be ideal as you can toss away the included earbuds and plug in your Sennheisers instead for a much more awesome experience.

The T2 is easy to set up. Once you plug everything in, turn the device on, and strap it to your head, you’ll see a series of instructions. You won’t be able to see the buttons on the headset that you have to use during setup, but they are easy to locate by touch.

Product Features:

Truly immersive 2D and 3D1 movies and gaming.

Virtual 51 Headphones for surround sound.

The equivalent of a personal 150 inch movie screen.

Dual HD OLED Displays for outstanding image quality.

Adjustable for comfort for virtually all head shapes and size.

The Sony HMZ-T2 comes in two parts - the main bit is a 3D capable, home cinema visor; a headset with twin OLED video screens running at 720p and near flawless six channel Sony Virtual Surround sound. The second part is a breakout box, about the size of a Mac Mini, that does most of the device’s processing. See all digital home reviews.

Whether you hook up the HMZ-T2 to a Blu-Ray player or connect it to your Mac to browse through 3D clips on Vimeo, watch iTunes movies or play games, the experience is a little like sitting in your own private IMAX. The virtual “screen” you see is equivalent to having a 150in telly at normal viewing distance.

The headset itself is smooth, streamlined and glossy, white plastic with a matt black undercarriage. It is, in the best possible sense, an Apple friendly design. Having tested it thoroughly with movies, 3D clips and first person games, we can report that the HMZ-T2 is immersive and amazing, fun and fantastical. But there’s also the feeling that the technology’s not quite ready for the mainstream.

Setting up the headset for first time use is quite a task. The unit is secured with plastic straps that wrap around the base of your cranium. There’s a second load bearing point, an adjustable pad on the forehead. The knack is to adjust the straps for comfort and also make sure that the HMZ-T2’s twin screens are correctly positioned in vision. When you first use the device, you’ll also need to tweak the screens themselves. On screen wizards lead you through this process.

Sony’s HMZ-T2 3D Personal Viewer offers unprecedented, immersive viewing, but with limited mainstream appeal.

Even with everything carefully adjusted, with the screens in focus and the straps balanced and rubber blackout strips applied to block out ambient light, using the headset is not entirely comfortable. You’re still wearing a third of a kilogram of electronic kit on your head.

Let’s not forget too, once the headset is in place, you’re blind to the outside world. You can play games if you know the layout of your keyboard or controller - but try using a remote control. You won’t get far.

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