Acer Brings Glasses-Free 3D Tech to Predator Gaming Monitor and Aspire Laptop
Acer is continuing its admirable pattern of updates to its portfolio of niche products featuring glasses-free 3D displays. For CES 2024, that means a standalone 27-inch Predator gaming monitor and a 15-inch Aspire laptop — the lowest down the laptop food chain that Acer has brought its 3D tech to.
How Acer’s SpatialLabs Technology Enhances the Gaming and Creative Experience
For Acer’s SpatialLabs technology, there’s a lenticular layer bonded to the screen to split a single image into two stereoscopic ones, which, in conjunction with eye tracking, lets you see 3D depth without using 3D glasses. Acer’s various software pieces take all that and massage games or creative software for an optimal experience.
Introducing the Acer Predator SpatialLabs View 27: A 27-inch 2D/3D-Switchable 4K Monitor
Acer is gamely bringing the technology to gaming monitors with its Predator SpatialLabs View 27, a 27-inch 2D/3D-switchable 4K monitor that builds on the SpatialLabs View Pro 27 launched last year. In addition to Acer’s TrueGame software, which lets you tweak the 3D effect, the monitor comes with Immerse Audio, which uses the eye-tracking sensors to enable head tracking that in turn enables beam-forming sound, to simulate surround sound.
Acer Expands 3D Laptop Lineup with the Aspire 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition
Acer is also expanding its 3D laptops downstream to the Aspire line. New for 2024, the 15-inch Aspire 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (A3D15-71GM) is intended for creators on a midrange budget — it’ll start at $1,400 when it ships in February. It’ll come equipped with SpatialLabs Experience Center Pro, which includes Model Viewer (real-time import and conversion of CGI and CAD formats), an OpenXR runtime (for using AR/VR with relevant applications) and plugins for developers using Unreal Engine and Unity.
Exploring the Features and Specifications of the Aspire 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition
The 15.6-inch display has 4K resolution and covers 100% of the Adobe RGB gamut, which is an odd fit. Creators who want 3D are more likely to use P3 rather than the Adobe RGB color space, which is used for screen-to-print color matching. You’ll be able to configure the system with up to a Core i7-13620H, GeForce RTX 4050, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and 2TB storage. It’s expected to ship in February.
Analyst comment
Positive news: Acer Brings Glasses-Free 3D Tech to Predator Gaming Monitor and Aspire Laptop.
Short analysis: The introduction of Acer’s glasses-free 3D technology to the Predator gaming monitor and Aspire laptop expands their product portfolio and enhances the gaming and creative experience. This move is likely to attract gamers and creators looking for immersive visuals and could positively impact Acer’s market position.
