14 DAY TRIAL // Lenovo's IdeaPad Y560d may have decided on using a 3D solution other than NVIDIA's, but many companies are still very much inclined towards 3D Vision. This technology is actually capable of converting 2D content into 3D. This includes not just multimedia files, but also games, enabling a new level of immersion for enthusiasts. Back at the end of May, the Santa Clara, California-based company issued an announcement, saying that many 3D Vision PCs would come out by year's end.
German company mySn resolved to make its own mark on the 3D laptop market, which is why it implemented the GPU Maker's solution in its XMG6. The XMG6 is a 15.6-inch notebook whose display panel has a native resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels and a top refresh rate of 120Hz. This refresh rate will allow two sets of images at 60Hz to be rendered simultaneously, one for each eye. The images will be synchronized by the bundled pair of 3D glasses.
For those interested in the actual specifications, the mobile PC has an Intel central processor at its heart. Options include Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 CPUs. Whichever part selected is paired with up to 8GB of RAM and a storage unit (hard disk drive or solid state drive) of up to 640GB. Furthermore, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285M discrete GPU, with 1GB of VRAM, will handle all video rendering. The rest of the components list includes a 2.0-megapixel webcam, a 7-in-1 card reader, Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth, an ExpressCard slot and a 6-cell battery.
Naturally, the mobile computer is bundled with the full 3D Vision package, including the aforementioned 3D glasses and the required NVIDIA 3D software. Finally, the product is pre-loaded with Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows 7 and has a starting price tag of 1,649 Euro.