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wraggster
April 17th, 2014, 23:18
http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/adam/69185af8427d313577eabb86ef735672/gla.jpg (http://www.engadget.com/2014/04/17/try-google-glass-at-home/)Tempted by Google's Glass headset (http://www.engadget.com/2014/04/14/will-you-buy-google-glass-public/), but worried it'll make you look like a doofus? It's a legitimate concern, but there's hope: Google is now sending out non-functional dummy units that you can try on at home. Potential Explorers were sent an email advertising a "home try-on kit" with four Google Glass frame styles in four colors - all titanium (http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/28/google-glass-gets-glasses/), of course. After trying on the frames and picking a favorite, participants send the units back with pre-paid labels. Easy. The trial program isn't listed on the official Glass website yet, but anyone can sign up by calling 855-9Glass9. The cost of pretending you have Mountain View's most exclusive accessory? Absolutely free, though Google will put a $50 hold on your credit card until you return the headgear. Just because it doesn't work doesn't mean the company doesn't want it back.

http://www.engadget.com/2014/04/17/try-google-glass-at-home/