Planar announced an entry-level, low-cost version of its StereoMirror 3D stereoscopic display. At a pricetag of $2395 their 17″ display enters an affordable range, and I’m sure its price will drop even further in the course of the following months.
The SD series contains two LCD monitors in an up/down configuration separated at a 110 degree angle. A semitransparent mirror is positioned at a bisecting angle between the two monitors that, when combines with polarizing glasses, generates the stereo separation. [CGW 05/09]
It supports OpenGL- and DirectX-applications with off-the-shelf dual-DVI graphic cards, and can also easily be used in a standard 2D dual monitor configuration. More details can be found on Planar’s website.
Back in ’99 I was already impressed by stereoscopic images through Asus’ shutter glasses. Now, 10 years later, I would be really curious to see this display in action. Unfortunately, I would not use it often and long enough to justify this investment, but if it ever drops down to $500-600 I will be the first to purchase one.
