Google Glass Specs unveiled: Full-Day Battery, 16GB Storage, 5MP Camera

Google Glass is nearing it’s completion and will very soon be available to to the 2,000 developers who had pre-ordered the device last year. Google will be shipping the Glass in two waves and thus, not all developers will get the device at once. Along with this announcement, Google has also officially released the specifications for the much-awaited Google Glass. 

Google Glass will feature a 640 x 360 display, which according to Google is “equivalent of a 25 inch high definition screen from eight feet away,” The device will come with a 5 megapixel camera, that’s capable of shooting videos in 720p. 

The device gets 16GB of onboard storage, out of which only 12GB is accessible by the user and it will sync with Google’s cloud storage service. As for the battery life on Google Glass is concerned, the company says the battery inside the device is capable enough to last through a full day “of typical use.” However, it adds that some of the features like Hangouts and video recording consume more battery and thus, will get the it to drain faster. 

The battery on the Google Glass can be charged via a micro-USB cable, and Google asks the users to only use the USB cable that ships along with the Glass, in order to maximize the life of the device. 

On the connectivity front, Google Glass supports 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi and gets Bluetooth connectivity as well. Google says that Glass is compatible with any Bluetooth-capable device. However, to use the MyGlass companion app, a device needs to be running on Android 4.0 ICS or higher. The MyGlass app will enable GPS and SMS messaging support on the Glass.

The most interesting feature of the Google Glass is it’s Bone Conduction Transducer, which will eliminate the need to use a regular headphone along with the glass, as it will transmit audio from the device to the the inner ear via the bones of the wearer’s skull.

Finally, the frame of the Google Glass is designed to fit any face and will come with extra nose-pads in two sizes. 

Take a look at the Detailed specs:

Fit

• Adjustable nosepads and durable frame fits any face.
• Extra nosepads in two sizes.

Display

High resolution display is the equivalent of a 25 inch high definition screen from eight feet away.

Camera

• Photos – 5 MP
• Videos – 720p

Audio

• Bone Conduction Transducer

Connectivity

• Wifi – 802.11b/g
• Bluetooth

Storage

• 12 GB of usable memory, synced with Google cloud storage. 16 GB Flash total.

Battery

One full day of typical use. Some features, like Hangouts and video recording, are more battery intensive.

Charger

• Included Micro USB cable and charger.

While there are thousands of Micro USB chargers out there, Glass is designed and tested with the included charger in mind. Use it and preserve long and prosperous Glass use.

Compatibility

• Any Bluetooth-capable phone.
• The MyGlass companion app requires Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or higher. MyGlass enables GPS and SMS messaging.

[Source: TechCrunch].