Want VR...without a headset? This 3D monitor can do just that

Date:
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:25:38 +0000

Description:
Dimenco's impressive simulated reality display gives you a VR-like experience without a headset, at a price.

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Do you want to experience the immersion that comes with VR but cant stand wearing a headset? Well, Dimencos simulated reality display might be exactly what you need.

First shown off at CES 2022 , Dimencos SR Pro Display monitor uses a unique blend of lenticular lenses, image processing, and eye tracking to create a 3D image. Best of all, just like the Nintendo 3DS , you dont need a pair of glasses to see objects bursting out of the screen.

At Siggraph 2022 I had the chance to check out Dimencos SR display for myself and race a few laps in Project Cars 2. Dimencos SR Pro Display looks just as sci-fi as you'd expect it to. (Image credit: Dimenco)

Usually, when I get behind the wheel of a virtual car my real-life driving skills fade away. I horribly misjudge the racetracks turns and skid off the tarmac into the barriers surrounding my route. However, playing Project Cars
2 in 3D was a definite game changer.

It wasn't suddenly transformed into the Lewis Hamilton of racing simulators, but my ability was greatly improved in as much as I could finally complete a full loop without crashing once.

The proper sense of depth didnt just help me race better, it made the driving experience look and feel much more real in much the same way that VRs immersion makes you believe youve been transported to another world.

That said, the experience was still a bit behind the immersion the best VR headsets afford. No matter how many times I wanted to grab the digital
objects I couldnt interact with anything without using a controller or mouse and keyboard, which thoroughly broke the immersive feeling.

Additionally, this display will cost a fair bit more than an Oculus Quest 2 even after Meta's device's major price hike .

Dimencos current SR display comes in one configuration a 32-inch screen with an 8K image resolution that costs $11,690 / 9,990 (around 8,400 /
AU$14495).

To run it youll also need a decently well specified PC with a minimum of an Intel i7 10th generation processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti graphics card though depending on what you intend to use this monitor for you might need a setup with a bit more power behind it.

Compared with the Oculus Quest 2's mere $400 / 400 / AU$630 asking price DImencos monitor doesnt look like a proper alternative yet.

But over time we should see this tech become more affordable, and in turn,
see SR monitors more popular gadgets just like the Quest 2 which has seen massive sales thanks to its low price compared to its predecessors.

Hopefully, we wont have to wait too long either. Sonys Spatial Reality
Display which offers many of the same benefits as Dimencos display albeit with a much smaller screen is currently just $4,000 (3,300 / AU$5,700) . Thats still not what wed call budget-friendly, but the price is trending in the right direction.

After a more traditional monitor today that looks great and comes at a more reasonable price? Check out our pick for the best monitor to buy right now.



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