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Sightful opens Spacetop AR laptop purchase to all with enhanced software features

The Sightful Spacetop is the world's first AR laptop with a virtual 100 inch display. (Source: Sightful)
The Sightful Spacetop is the world's first AR laptop with a virtual 100 inch display. (Source: Sightful)
Sightful has opened the purchase of its Spacetop AR laptop to all interested buyers after a limited access launch in 2023. This Snapdragon-powered laptop provides access to popular work apps such as Microsoft Office through a 100" virtual desktop.

Sightful has opened purchase of the Spacetop, the world's first AR laptop, to all interested parties after a limited 2023 launch. Users can see a virtual 100" display through dual OLED displays powered by Spacetop OS, a custom Android OS. This laptop is compatible with popular work applications such as Microsoft 365, Slack, Figma, Zoom, and Google Suite, but not with more complex applications that require an Intel or AMD CPU laptop.

Two features that have been added are the ability to share a first-person view of the virtual desktop and motion stabilization to eliminate sickening vibrations while traveling inside a moving vehicle or airplane.

The Spacetop runs on an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 CPU with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD. Dual 75Hz 1920x1080 displays create a 100" virtual desktop while stereo headphones, multiple microphones, and a 5 MP webcam enable long, virtual meetings. The rechargeable battery powers the AR laptop for about 5 hours and fast recharges in less than 2 hours. The AR laptop is 10.47x9.8x1.57 inches (26.6x24.9x4 cm) in size and weighs 3.3 pounds (1.5 kg).

The Spacetop AR laptop is available today at a MSRP of $2,150.00. For readers that want a virtual solution compatible with their current PCs, why not try an Office-compatible headset (like this at Amazon)?

Sightful Makes the World’s Only Augmented Reality Laptop Available to Purchase

Early Access Spacetops now available on Sightful.com, no invitation required

January 09, 2024 01:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

TEL AVIV, Israel--()--Today, Sightful™ announced that the company is making its Early Access Spacetop product generally available for all to purchase after a successful invite-only program for early adopters. Spacetop™ represents a new era for consumer technology, offering users the power and privacy of Augmented Reality, combined with the mobility and practicality of traditional laptops.

“Our Early Access provided exactly the feedback we hoped for and needed from our users,” said Tamir Berliner, CEO and Co-Founder of Sightful. “The feedback we received has directly informed the refinement of our software, helping us get it to the point where we are ready to open up Spacetop to the broader public so they can experience the next stage in the evolution of laptops and the value that Augmented Reality can bring to their everyday lives.”

The Spacetop Early Access program was opened in May 2023 with the goal of working closely with some of the most influential early tech adopters vetted and invited into the program, and implementing their feedback to improve its proprietary software. Since the program’s opening, Sightful made numerous upgrades to the Spacetop software, some of which include:

  • Spacetop Live Stream – A collaborative feature that allows users to share a first-person view of their workspace with friends or co-workers via URL or QR code, with the option to share either a specific window or their entire Spacetop canvas from edge to edge.
  • Expanded Library of “Native” Web Apps – Windows 365, Hubspot, Docusign, Figma, Notion, Mesh Payment, and Hibob HR were added to Spacetop’s library of web apps frequently used across every team within a given organization.
  • Travel motion tracking - Giving road warriors what they need to stay productive in a car, on a train, or on a plane - Spacetop now includes a dedicated motion stabilization mode that can be turned on and off with a simple hotkey command.

Following the success of Spacetop’s initial Early Access launch in May 2023, Sightful unveiled its Enterprise Seeding Program in October to accelerate the adoption of spatial computing across distributed workforces. Through the ongoing program, Sightful sells a package of Spacetops to Fortune 500 companies in a carefully curated alpha program looking to enhance productivity and collaboration while meeting enterprise-level requirements for data security, VMware, VPN access, Microsoft and Citrix software suites, and more.

Spacetop is available at the price of $2,150.00 USD. Customers who are interested may purchase a Spacetop at sightful.com.

About Sightful

Sightful, creators of Spacetop, the world’s first Augmented Reality laptop, is an HCI (Human computer interaction) company that is dedicated to transforming the world around us for the work from anywhere movement. Founded by spatial computing veterans Tamir Berliner (PrimeSense acquired by Apple, Magic Leap), and Tomer Kahan (Broadcom, N-trig Acquired by Microsoft, Magic Leap), Sightful brings together a rapidly growing team of 70+ employees with expertise in product management, UX/UI, core software, cloud, applications, marketing, computer vision, artificial intelligence, systems, and design, along with best-in-class manufacturing partners. Sightful investors include Corner Ventures, Aleph, and more, is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, and has offices in Palo Alto, LA, Taiwan, and Singapore.

 

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David Chien, 2024-01-20 (Update: 2024-01-20)