Design: A New Dimension, No Glasses Required
The ASV15-1B 3D display screen consists of a 15.6-inch IPS display with a 4K UHD resolution (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) covered by a thin lens (invisible to the viewer) that separates the image into left and right stereo frames for 3D viewing, while not affecting 2D content. The ASV15-1B has a dual-camera system for eye tracking to correctly display the 3D view.
Connectivity Ports
The ASV15-1B features a relatively large base by portable display standards. It is mounted at the bottom of the screen at the back and contains the device’s and electronics’ ports, including a built-in battery with a capacity of 56 watt-hours. Only a small fraction of portable displays, such as the Ricoh Portable Monitor 150BW and Asus ZenScreen Touch (MB16AMT), have their own rechargeable batteries. The stand is mounted at the top of the base, which is a flat metal plate that folds outward, giving you precise control over the screen’s tilt angle.
System Requirements and 3D Viewing Experience
Acer recommends system requirements for the ASV15-1B to be a desktop or laptop with an Intel Core i7 processor (or higher). For the GPU, Acer recommends Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 or higher when used with a desktop, or Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or higher when used with a laptop. The display also seems to perform well with high-performance AMD CPUs. To test the 3D capabilities of the ASV15-1B, I connected it to an Alienware m16 laptop featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU.
Glasses-Free 3D Viewing Experience
Through the downloadable SpatialLabs Experience Center software, you can access four applications. The SpatialLabs Go application converts 2D content such as images or movies into three dimensions. The SpatialLabs Model Viewer application allows you to import and convert files from 3D CAD and CGI software and view them in full geometric 3D. The SpatialLabs Player application enables you to play adjacent videos on your computer in 3D viewing mode, with the ability to switch between 2D and 3D visualization. The SpatialLabs TrueGame application allows you to display a selected set of 3D games, either in the 3D+ mode or the newer 3D Ultra mode. (You must have one of these games pre-installed on your system to do this.)
Screen Testing as a 2D Display
I measured the brightness, contrast, and color coverage of the ASV15-1B using a Klein K10-A colorimeter and Portrait Displays Calman software. The ASV15-1B performed well in all these metrics. Its tested brightness (brightness per unit area) reached 373 nits (candelas per square meter), which is very close to its rated brightness of 380 nits. Its contrast ratio was 1,557:1, which is much better than its rated contrast of 1,200:1.
Conclusion: Glasses-Free 3D Experience
The ASV15-1B performs well as a traditional portable display, thanks to its bright high-resolution screen, excellent contrast, and near-full sRGB color space coverage. It also has some unconventional features, such as a built-in battery and an SD card reader. Most importantly, it offers a glasses-free 3D viewing experience. It works best with content designed with 3D elements, such as games supported by the SpatialLabs TrueGame application.
Ultimately, what makes this display stand out and worth the hefty price is the glasses-free 3D display. While not perfect, the Acer SpatialLabs View ASV15-1B is a viable system for displaying 3D content. If you already have a relatively modern gaming laptop and a few thousand dollars to spare, you can add another dimension to your viewing experience, while getting rid of those old 3D glasses in the process.
Source:
https://me.pcmag.com/en/monitors/20862/acer-spatiallabs-view-asv15-1b
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