It’s been one week since I got my Glass. Here are some quick thoughts.

I ordered Glass on Thanksgiving knowing that I would be in Hawaii when it was delivered. I call my Glass usage pattern “vacation-mode”.

It really works how the video shows. Just like there’s a screen in your right eye. Clearly, we live in the future.

Picture quality has been pretty good and videos are decent. Sound seems quiet most of the time, but I think I need to experiment more.

Aiming with the camera is tricky. My shots are always low and to the right of where I think, so I’ve been learning to compensate.

Battery life is an issue, but my phone’s battery life is still worse.

In fact, having Glass is highlighting how out of date my phone is. (Moto Photon 4G, Android 2.3.3, WiMax). I have yet to try the MyGlass App (requires Android 4+) which enables GPS navigation and SMS messaging.

I rarely make phone calls, but in tests the volume is too low if there’s any kind of outside noise. It probably has to do with the bone-conduction headset. (Mine came packaged with an in-ear bud, but I haven’t used it).

Most of the time, I’m able to forget I’m wearing it, but I still feel self-concious on occasion. That is, besides when people directly ask me questions.

This week, I have been asked directly about the Glass four times. People were generally nice and had heard of it. Favorite quote: “It’s like Star Wars, man!”

A couple at Diamond Head State Park noticed it after their hike. Man: “I can do my work from up there”. Woman: “You are *not* getting that”

A few times I noticed people glancing my way, but they did not ask. I overheard one girl “Oh, he’s got a Google Glass!” while getting frozen yogurt.

Not sure if it’s Glass related, but while getting groceries, a man asked if I worked there.

So, is it worth it? Right now, the Google Glass Explorer Program is invite only and the device costs $1500. The expectation is that the final device will cost somewhere between $200 and $600 with a possible release date of sometime in 2014. Based on my one week with Glass, I would say that it is not worth $1500 for most people. If you’re a developer with a neat app idea and money to spend or a technophile who wants the coolest new toy, I say go for it. (I bought mine instead of a 3DS or a Wii U). Google has a generous return policy if you find it’s not right for you (30-day, full refund minus shipping/restocking fees). If you’re still on the fence I’d say wait. The Glass still has more potential than practicality. Glass doesn’t do much right now, but the few things it can do, it does very well. And it does more everyday.