Google Glass Specs Revealed: 16GB storage, 5MP camera, 720p video, One Day Battery Life And More

Google released the official specs for the most anticipated smart device of 2012: Google Glass. Google Glass will sport a 5-megapixel camera capable of recording 720p video and 16GB of storage.

Although the search giant did not elaborate on the display inside Glass, it did say the resolution will be the equivalent of a '25-inch high definition screen from eight feet away'. The Glass will feature a Bone Conduction Transducer for audio.

The high-tech eyewear will work with any Bluetooth-capable phone; however, if you want to use GPS and SMS through Glass, you will need the MyGlass companion app which is only available for phones running Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich or higher.12 GB of the 16GB internal storage space will be usable and will be synced with Google cloud storage. According to Google's developer guides, images should have a 640x360px resolution, which may be the resolution of the Glass display as well. Though Google did not detail the battery's capacity, it did mention that the device will offer one full day of typical use. Some features, like Hangouts and video recording, will bemore battery intensive.

The complete spec sheet from Google is here:

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.

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