That would be the reductive description, but in many ways, its accurate.
However, you cant take windows and leave them around, and you cant separate the glasses and laptop.
you could take both around, and the screen will follow you and reorient itself pretty accurately.
The Spacetop G1 laptop includes a cutout for the AR glasses, though it’s big enough to hold the entire cord underneath it as well.Photo: Kyle Barr / Gizmodo
Who is the Spacetop G1 For?
This is a gadget made for ultra-multitaskers who demand more, more, and more screens.
Yes, Im one of those who prefers a multi-screen life.
Sightful CEO Tamir Berliner, left, told Gizmodo the AR glasses were designed to work even in direct sunlight.Photo: Kyle Barr / Gizmodo
AKA, Id become the worst weirdo you see sitting in the corner of your local Starbucks.
Mobile computers have traveled such well-trodden roads for so long that nobody is thinking about innovation anymore.
Id argue the keyboard is the more important part of the design.
Image: Sightful
If the basic typing experience cant match expectations, Id argue the gadget could be DOA.
The trackpad is a standout.
Its a nice smooth glass large enough to facilitate the multiple gestures youd need to control the UI.
What Kind of Software Is the Spacetop G1 Using?
So, all of that works, but Im most concerned about the software.
As of right now, there are very few apps that work natively on the Spacetop.
For applications like Instagram or YouTube, use the online window version.
The gear costs $1,900, a steep price for any mobile computer.
Its best not to think of the Spacetop as an augmented reality laptop, at least for right now.
You wont flick windows around the room with hand tracking like the$3,500 Apple Vision Pro.
There really arent any AR capabilities save for the floating screen that is specifically tied to the laptop itself.
But the screen is bright, and the darkened glasses made working even in direct sunlight possible.
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