Since the first personal computer arrived in homes in the 80s, progress has not softened. We have passed by imposing and slow machines to ultra -compact and multifunctional devices, capable of responding to virtually all everyday needs. Technological evolution brought us increasingly thinner portable, hybrid tablets, and even folding devices. However, there is something that remained untouchable over the decades: the screen.
The laptops have become indispensable tools for professionals in mobility. Models like Apple MacBook or Microsoft Surface defined the pattern of portable productivity, combining minimalist design with top performance. Both represent the culmination of years of technological improvement, where portability and efficiency converge in an almost universal format.
And precisely for this reason, the attempt to replace these consecrated formats raises questionings. According to the Yanko Design publication, initiatives such as Apple’s Vision Pro tried to change this formula, betting on immersive experiences that dispense with the traditional computer. However, the high price and the disruptive proposal dismissed the most conservative users.
The bet on mixed realities, such as augmented (air) and virtual (VR) reality, is not new, but has faced resistance. Most popular headsets, such as Microsoft’s goal or hololens, are still seen as entertainment accessories, not as serious professional computers substitutes.
A bridge between the traditional and the immersive
In this context, there is a new device that seeks not to break with the past, but to integrate it in an innovative way. It is a laptop that fully dispense with the physical screen, betting on a fusion between conventional structure and augmented reality technology.
What distinguishes this proposal is its familiar appearance. Instead of reinventing the wheel, keeps the keyboard and trackpad, two of the elements most valued by MacBook and Surface users. The difference? The screen was replaced by a pair of air glasses, which, when placed, project a work environment with a 100 -inch virtual diagonal.
This device, developed by Sightful, is called Spacetop G1 and was designed to fill the gap between conventional laptops and promises to fulfill VR’s headsets. According to the same source, the goal is not to compete with current computers, but create a new intermediate category, where productivity intersects with digital immersion.
Invisible screens, unlimited space
The lightness of glasses and their integration in a thin and folding structure make the Spacetop G1 more practical than models such as Vision Pro. Air glasses do not completely block the environment around, allowing more natural use in public spaces such as trains or cafes.
Write the Yanko Design site that the usage experience allows you to have several windows simultaneously in a single virtual working space, optimizing tasks such as video editing, document work or email management. The advantage lies in the possibility of disposing content intuitively, putting prominent or secondary elements depending on the priority of the moment.
We recommend:
An interior at the height of the concept
Inside, the Spacetop G1 is fed by a Qualcomm chipset, which offers an improvement of 70% compared to the previous model, and includes a battery with autonomy for up to 7 hours of work. The 90 Hz update rate contributes to a fluid view, suitable for intensive tasks. Compared to a MacBook Pro or a laptop surface, the Spacetop G1 offers fewer working space limitations.
Discreet design, maximum impact
The G1 Spacetop shape allows you to easily fit it into a backpack. The keyboard and trackpad have a thickness similar to that of conventional laptops. The “lid” integrates the folding glasses, which settle with elegance and discretion.
This approach aims to reduce the social embarrassment caused by bulkier headsets. The user maintains visual contact with the environment and others, which translates into more comfortable and less invasive use.
Rethink multitasking in 100 inches
The presence of a 100 -inch virtual working space allows you to reorganize the concept of multitasking. Main tasks can occupy the center of the field of vision, while less priority windows are placed on the margins.
Explains the site that this type of organization favors concentration, eliminating distractions caused by limitation of physical screens. The work environment adapts to the rhythm of the user.
A new category about to reach the market
Despite being early to know if Spacetop G1 will mark the beginning of a new era or it will be just a technological curiosity, it is certain that it represents a paradigm shift.
The future of personal computers may pass, not for more screens, but by invisible screens.
Also read:
