Sightful has launched the Spacetop, an AR laptop that uses an augmented reality headset to display a 100-inch curved screen, eliminating the need for a physical monitor. Priced at $2,150, the Spacetop runs on a custom version of Android, features a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2, 128GB of storage, and 8GB of RAM. The device is targeted at professionals, gamers, and those interested in mixed reality, offering a unique computing experience with the potential to revolutionize the future of work and entertainment.
The Spacetop is a laptop that aims to replace traditional screens with AR glasses, offering a 100-inch virtual display powered by Android. However, the execution falls short with off-the-shelf AR glasses, spongy keys, lackluster touchpad, and dated specs, all at a starting price of $2,000. The narrow field of view and small sweet spot of the glasses hinder the experience, making it less appealing compared to alternatives like Meta Quest 3.
Israeli-based startup Sightful has launched the Spacetop, the world's first augmented reality laptop, which marries a regular laptop keyboard with an integrated lightweight AR headset to create an immersive productivity and entertainment experience. The Spacetop is currently available only to a select group of early access users, with details regarding pricing, wider availability, and final specifications still under wraps.
The Spacetop, developed by Sightful, is an early-access product experiment that turns laptops into AR-assisted devices with endless virtual displays. The keyboard base, with its own Qualcomm processor inside, acts as a spatially tracked anchor that the AR glasses can follow and track the floating displays to. The Spacetop comes with a pair of NReal Light AR glasses as part of its package, which need to be physically tethered to the keyboard to work. The field of view is narrower than most VR headsets, but the display resolution is more than good enough for monitor readouts. The Spacetop is a fascinating first step to what could be a lot more smart accessories designed specifically for mixed reality.
Sightful has unveiled Spacetop, an "augmented reality laptop" that combines a pair of AR goggles with a keyboard, creating a large virtual desktop computing environment. The company has raised $61m in funding to date and is soliciting interest for those who would like to be part of the product's early access launch, which will cost $2,000 for the complete Spacetop computer. The device uses a pair of customized Nreal Light AR goggles with 6DOF head-tracking, a 53° field-of-view, and 1,920 × 1,080 resolution per-eye. The Spacetop base includes a full keyboard, trackpad, and USB & DisplayPort ports, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a built-in webcam for video calls.
Sightful, a new company founded by former executives of Magic Leap, has created the world's first AR laptop called Spacetop. It consists of a pair of AR glasses and a keyboard that delivers the convenience of a virtual 100-inch screen with the ability to display as many windows and apps as needed. The glasses are comfortable to wear for long periods and can be ordered with prescription lenses at no extra charge. The keyboard has custom-built features, including a mini display for QR codes, a cradle for the glasses, and custom LEDs for tracking the keyboard. The Spacetop is available for purchase through an invitation-only early access program for $2,000.
