Acer is set to launch one of the first notebooks that will come with a 3-D display and run Microsoft's latest Windows 7 operating system.
The Aspire 5738DG laptop throws up images with 3-D depth, perception, while maintaining the performance and features of a general notebook, says the company.
"This holiday season, we are seeing 3D content become more prevalent in popular films and games," said Ray Sawall, senior manager of product marketing for Acer America in a statement. "The Aspire notebook enables consumers to enjoy 3D entertainment on a mobile PC that can also replicate a 3D experience from standard 2D content."
Consumer electronics makers are trying to create devices that will make 3-D content accessible to users. So far, much of the discussion around 3-D displays has been in TVs. Companies such as Panasonic, Mitsubishi and Sony, are betting on 3-D, with compatible TV sets planned for the market in 2010. Acer is among the few PC manufacturers attempting to bring the 3-D trend to notebooks.
The Acer Aspire notebook comes with a 3-D screen, software and polarized glasses. Users can switch from applications such as spreadsheets, documents and email to 3-D viewing with a mouse click. Customers can also view 3-D multimedia without the need for a special graphics card, says Acer.
The laptop has a 15.6-inch HD display coated with a special 3-D film to help the LCD deliver a 3-D image. Customers can also use the a bundled tool to enable 2-D to 3-D conversion for some games and applications.
The $780 notebook will run Microsoft's latest Windows 7 operating system and will be available later this week.
All this is fueled by an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 graphics chip, 4GB memory, 320GB disk drive, webcam and a multi-gesture touchpad. The notebook weighs 6.16 lbs.
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Photo: Aspire 5738DG/Acer
