PCVR Magazine is your information source for PC-Based Virtual Reality.  We
provide our readers with the most up-to-date information about the hardware
and software necessary to achieve VR on their own PC.

Each issue of PCVR Magazine gives the reader three levels of information:

        BEGINNER - If you are just starting in the world of VR, you will find
        easy-to-understand articles that give you information about our
        selected theme for that issue. Beginner articles might show you where
        to experience VR or expose you to the current version of a new piece
        of software

        INTERMEDIATE - Those of you who are more advanced in VR will find
        articles about using a particular theme topic in their own virtual
        worlds.  Learn how to code a virtual hand in a VR rendering package.

        EXPERT- Written for the person who has extensive virtual experience,
        the expert articles will focus on reproducing VR hardware or software.
        These articles might show you how to build a arm-based head tracker or
        a head mounted display.

The theme articles are just part of the PCVR Magazine experience.  Each issue
includes over 5 columns with writers who have real experience in Virtual
Reality.  As of Issue 15, the columns in PCVR Magazine are:

		WHAT'S NEW
		APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
		TELEPRESENCE
		GRAPHICS: An Introduction
		BOOK REVIEWS
		USING VREAM
		MY VIRTUAL PLAYGROUND


Kits and Products available for all levels of interest and skill

PCVR Magazine invites you to experience VR while still being able to
pay the mortgage

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                        Topics:
                                Issue 1: Interfacing the Mattel Power Glove
                                Issue 2: Power Glove Software
                                Issue 3: Interfacing shutter glasses
                                Issue 4: REND386 Version 3.0
                                Issue 5: Head Tracking
                                Issue 6: 3D Sound
                                Issue 7: VR Motion
                                Issue 8: PCVR Renderer
                                Issue 9: HMD - Build Your Own Under $450
                                Issue 10: Voice Recognition
                                Issue 11: Connectivity: VR over the Modem
                                Issue 12: Input Devices
                                Issue 13: Head Tracking: A Tracker under $25.00
                                Issue 14: Feedback

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In addition to a magazine, PCVR makes every attempt to provide you with the
tools that you will need to experience VR.  The following is a listing of
the hardware and software that is available directly from the magazine.

Plug-N-Go Interface Systems: 
        These Plug-N-Go Interface Systems provide everything you need to
        experience certain aspects of VR:

	Power Glove System:  
                This system allows you to interact with a virtual world.  Reach
                out and touch virtual objects.  The components included are a
                Mattel Power Glove, Power Glove Interface (cable which
                connects the Power Glove to your PC's parallel port), Power
                Supply, and a disk full of VR software.
		Cost (including shipping):	$75.00  US/Canada
						$95.00  Overseas

	Shutter Glasses System:  
		This system allows you to view three-dimensional worlds on your 
                computer's monitor.  The components included are a pair of 3DTV
                Corporation's Model N headband shutter glasses, Shutter Glasses
                Interface (box which connects the shutter glasses to your PC's
                serial port), and a disk full of VR software.
		Cost (including shipping):	$150.00  US/Canada
						$165.00  Overseas

        HMD System:
                This system allows you to experience the immersive capabilities
                of PC-based Virtual Reality.  The components included are The
                Alternative HMD, Boffin VIP 100 VGA-to-NTSC converter, and a
                disk full of VR software.
		Cost (including shipping):	$950.00  US/Canada
						$1000.00 Overseas


Hardware:  	
	These pieces of hardware can be used to enhanced your VR experience.  

	Mattel Power Glove:  
                The Mattel Power Glove, originally designed for the Nintendo
                Entertainment System, provides a simple input device for those
                wanting to experience Virtual Reality.
                Cost: $30 plus shipping ($5.00 US/Canada, $16.00 Overseas)

	Power Glove Interface:  
                The Power Glove Interface is used to interface the Power Glove
                to the parallel port of the IBM PC.  The interface includes
                complete instructions and a disk with VR software.
                Cost: $20 plus shipping ($3.50 US/Canada, $5.50 Overseas)

	Power Glove Interface Power Supply: 
                The Power Glove requires a 5V power source to operate.  We
                recommend using an external supply instead of your computer's
                power.
                Cost: $20 plus shipping ($5.00 US/Canada, $10.00 Overseas)

        3DTV Corp.  Shutter Glasses (Model N):
                The Shutter Glasses are designed to view a stereoscopic image
                using an ordinary computer monitor.  By using a method called
                time-multiplexed stereoscopy, the user is able to see a true
                3D image.
                Cost: $125.00 plus shipping ($6.00 US/Canada, $12.00 Overseas)

	Shutter Glasses Interface:  
                The Shutter Glasses Interface provides the connection between
                the Shutter Glasses and the PC's serial port.
                Cost: $30.00 plus shipping ($4.50 US/Canada, $7.50 Overseas)

	The Alternative HMD: 
                The Alternative HMD is your answer to the question of Why Only
                High Priced HMDs.  TAH is a monoscopic HMD sporting a high-tech
                helmet design.   The 3.8" color LCD has an effective resolution
                of 240 pixels horizontal by 146 pixels vertical. Optics give an
                80-90 degree horizontal and 60 degree vertical field of view.
                Headphones provide full stereo sound to the user.  Inputs are
                NTSC for video, 1/8" stereo plug for sound, and DC power
                (power supply included):
                Cost: $750.00 plus shipping ($45.00 US/Canada, $75.00 Overseas)

	Boffin VIP 100:  
                The Boffin Limited VIP-100 provides the best solution for those
                looking for an inexpensive way of converting your VGA output
                to an NTSC signal.  The VIP-100 allows simultaneous viewing of
                your monitor and the NTSC signal.
                Cost $199.00 plus shipping ($12.50 US/Canada, $16.00 Overseas)

	Stuntmaster Interface:  
                The Stuntmaster Interface provides the connection between the
                VictorMaxx Stuntmaster and the PC.  The Stuntmaster is a
                display unit designed to be used with the Sega and Nintendo
                Entertainment Systems.
                Cost: $30.00 plus shipping ($4.50 US/Canada, $7.50 Overseas)

	Simple Track:  
                The Simple Track is an arm-based head tracker designed to be
                used with a head-mounted display.  This is an experimental
                head tracker and is meant for those exploring virtual reality.
                Cost: $35.00 as a kit,
                      $75.00 assembled plus shipping ($5.50 US/Canada,
                                                      $10.50 Overseas)

Software:

	REND386:  
                REND386 is a freeware Virtual Reality rendering system for
                the PC.  It will allow you to create any world imaginable
                and interact with the world using any number of input devices
                such as the Power Glove System and the Shutter Glasses System
                from above.  This 3 disk set includes the complete source code
                for Versions 4.01 and 5.00 as well as numerous worlds and
                tools.
                Cost (shipping included):  $10.00 US/Canada, $15.00 Overseas

	VREAM:  
                VREAM is an affordable, complete, off-the-shelf VR system.  It
                includes a 3D World Editor that makes designing Virtual Worlds
                a snap.  This remarkable editor even allows you to apply
                texture as if you were painting them yourself.  The VREAM
                system supports a full range of VR equipment as well as a
                standard mouse, keyboard, joystick, and monitor for desktop
                Virtual Reality.
                Cost: $755.00 plus shipping ($16.00 US/Canada, $35.00 Overseas)

	VR Sampler:  
                The VR Sampler is a 5-disk set that includes demonstration
                programs, text files, and source code all relating to VR.  The
                majority of the files are taken from Internet archive sites
                and are public domain.
                Cost: $20.00 plus shipping ($3.00 US/Canada, $8.00 Overseas)

Books:

	The Virtual Reality Construction Set:  
                This nuts-and-bolts project book contains detailed
                instructions for building 18 inexpensive pieces of virtual
                reality gear.  Find out how to adapt existing hardware to
                work on your PC, or build your own 3D goggles, motion
                trackers, 3D sound systems, and more, from scratch.  The disk
                includes all the software you need to test, calibrate, and run
                the gear you build.
                Cost: $26.00 plus shipping ($4.00 US/Canada, $11.00 Overseas)
