Acer SpatialLabs View Review: Glasses-free 3D Returns

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3D technology has a long history of striving for greatness and being found wanting. As far back as the early 90’s I remember the promise of science fiction levels of 3D immersion, the stuff we only dreamed about in the distant future or watched on Star Trek. Over the years we’ve seen many iterations of the technology, goggles or glasses in hand, each maker promising the next great 3D experience. Yet, always found wanting. 

Acer is boldly heading in a direction few other developers have chosen to explore by asking a simple question, “What if you could get rid of the glasses?”. I recently experienced their answer to that question in the form of the Acer SpatialLabs View gaming monitor. A unique take on the 3D experience, Acer is aiming to bring a whole new level of immersion to your gaming experience without the need for all the headsets and peripherals. 

Yet as a long-time critic of the 3D technology experience, I question if it really could be done. Have we finally crossed the threshold from science fiction to pure science? Grab that coffee, kick back and check out our review of the Acer SpatialLabs View Gaming Monitor, graciously provided to us for this review by the good folks at Acer.   

The Acer SpatialLabs View gaming Monitor is deceptively advanced. On the surface, it looks like a run-of-the-mill high-end portable 15” monitor. It's low-profile bezel and metal chassis feel premium and look great. Powered by either battery or the included AC adaptor, this portable display looks and feels much like the competitor, at least on the aforementioned surface. However, upon closer inspection, it's easy to see that this is where the similarities end. 

The SpatialLabs View houses two powerful lenses in the top bezel that