The company Lenovo has introduced a new monitor that can display 3D content without glasses. This could potentially open up new opportunities for PC gaming in the long term.
Lenovo offers a new 27-inch 4K monitor called ThinkVision, which can display 3D content without glasses. The monitor was first presented at IFA 2023. Now further details and the official release have been announced. However, the high price is likely to deter many users.
Monitor offers 3D display without glasses, initially aimed at developers
What does the monitor offer? The display features a switchable lenticular lens and real-time eye-tracking technology, coupled with the accompanying software “3D Explorer”, which provides a 3D player and a software development kit (SDK) to create 3D applications. The ThinkVision offers a 3D resolution of 1920 x 2160.
What are the technical details? You get a 4K IPS display with 60 Hz, a maximum brightness of 310 nits, and a contrast ratio of 1,000:1, as well as 99% DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB and a Delta-E color accuracy of under 2.
Apart from that, the monitor can also be used as a regular 2D version: In 2D view, a resolution of 3840 x 2160 is possible.
By the way, to use the monitor in 3D mode, a reasonably powerful PC is necessary: You need a PC with Windows 10 or higher, equipped with at least an Intel Core i5-7400, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 or better, and at least 16 GB DDR5 RAM.
Who is this monitor intended for? Essentially, the monitor is aimed at content creators, including 3D graphic designers and developers. Thus, the target audience is initially very limited.
However, if this technology can establish itself, it could also represent an exciting innovation in the gaming sector. Who hasn’t imagined characters suddenly climbing out of the monitor and fighting on their home desk?
High price and release not until February 2024
What is the drawback? The biggest drawback is probably the price: After all, Lenovo charges $2,999 for the display, which will probably amount to around 3,000 euros with taxes in Germany. With that money, you could currently buy a powerful gaming PC.
When will the monitor be available? According to Lenovo, the monitor is expected to be available in stores starting in February 2024. Whether the model will also be directly available for purchase in Germany is not yet known. Where the model will be offered, such as only in the in-house shop or also on Amazon, is also not known.
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