Toshiba UK today announced the launch of the Qosmio F750 3D – a revolutionary new laptop with the ability to display mesmerizing 3D images without the need for 3D glasses. We get hands-on with it and it actually works very well!
Now I have to be honest, I’m not a huge fan of 3D. I’ve said it before about TV’s and laptops, I don’t find them that great to watch and I don’t really enjoy the 3D experience. So I wasn’t sure how I would react to yet another 3D laptop. However, this one was different because it was “glasses-free”.
I had seen some glasses-free TV’s at CES and the picture just didn’t look quite right. But with the F750 I was pleasantly surprised.
I found the quality to be excellent and I would have sat that an watched the entire movie if I could have.
The laptop itself has a 15.6” full HD display and it has an HD web camera with eye tracking technology (for more on that, see below). It also contains a BDXL recorder, so if you wanted, and hand some blank media, you could record up to 128GB on a single blu-ray disc.
Weight wise the laptop comes in at around 2.9 kgs, so not that bad for a 15.6” screen!
The laptop can also convert your existing 2D content into 3D, and I saw this working and it works pretty well. Pure 3D content was certainly better, but the “converted” content was watchable.
Here are some pictures I took of the F750 3D, unfortunately you can’t really see the 3D effects, but there were really good!
Here is how Toshiba describes the Qosmio F750 3D:
The Qosmio F750 3D can also display a combination of 2D and 3D images on screen at the same time, while a range of powerful, high-performance multimedia features ensures the laptop is perfect for even the most demanding tasks.
3D unplugged
The Qosmio F750 3D is designed for those looking for the ultimate 3D experience. Like the
world’s first glasses-free 3D television – the Toshiba REGZA GL1 – the Qosmio F750 3D
uses a special lenticular 3D screen to give users the freedom to experience all the benefits
of 3D entertainment, without the restrictions of having to wear 3D glasses. Glasses-free 3D
technology adds a truly immersive element, perfect for experiencing 3D in a more natural
and comfortable way, particularly for those that may already require prescription glasses.
The 39.6cm (15.6”) screen also offers Full HD resolution for clear, vivid images, while a
120Hz refresh rate eliminates blur or ghosting with the fast moving images seen in action
films and games.
Glasses-free 3D – how it works
To create a 3D effect without 3D glasses, the left eye needs to see a slightly different
perspective to the right eye. The Qosmio F750 3D’s state-of-the-art lenticular screen sends
two images of slightly differing perspectives individually to the left and right eye, which creates the 3D effect. An integrated webcam also intelligently tracks the user’s eye movements, allowing the Qosmio F750 3D to adjust the 3D effect to match the eye position. The Qosmio F750 3D can also display 2D and 3D content simultaneously – allowing users to browse the internet, for example, in one window and have 3D content playing in another window.
The glasses-free Qosmio F750 3D offers a unique way for businesses, professionals and designers to present 3D content. New product concepts, architecture plans, medical information or educational tools can be viewed with unparalleled realism and greater depth.
The ultimate multimedia machine
Premium features including second generation Intel® Core™ i processors and the latest 3D graphics from NVIDIA® ensure the Qosmio F750 3D handles demanding programs and the latest video games with ease. Integrated stereo speakers designed by audio-specialists Harman Kardon® produce distortion-free, punchy sounds, working with Dolby® Advanced Audio optimisation technology to provide truly a cinematic experience.
3D conversion, 3D connectivity
In addition to integrated Blu-ray™ XL support, the Qosmio F750 3D also features Toshiba’s 2D-to-3D technology – a complex algorithm that takes ordinary 2D DVD content and instantly converts it into 3D. For those wanting to enjoy 3D Blu-ray™ content on a bigger screen with family and friends, the Qosmio F750 3D easily connects to any 3D-ready HDTV via HDMI.
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) provides users with a fast and reliable wireless internet connection, while USB 3.0 and Bluetooth 3.0 with High Speed support offers incredible transfer speeds between the laptop and peripheral devices.
Premium design
The Qosmio F750 3D is available in a Shiny Red finish, and features a distinctive wavelet pattern across the chassis lid, while a carbon pattern on the inside palm rest gives the laptop a premium finish. Additionally, the EasyControl bar includes seven dedicated buttons, sat above the matt
Qosmio F750 specifications
39.6cm (15.6”) Full HD (1920 x 1080) glasses-free 3D display (120Hz)
HD web camera with eye tracking technology
Intel® Core™ i7 processor (2.00/2.90GHz Turbo) 1.333MHz
NVIDIA® GeForce GT 540M graphics (up to 2GB)
640GB (5400rpm) SATA hard disk drive
6GB DDR3 (1333MHz) RAM
Blu-ray™ XL re-recordable drive
Windows 7 64bit Home Premium
NVIDIA® N12P-GS 2GB(DDR3)
Harman Kardon® stereo speakers, Dolby® Advanced Audio
HDMI-CEC, Multi-Card Reader
Wi-Fi 802.11(b/g/n), Bluetooth® 3.0 + HS
3x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0 with USB Sleep-and-Charge, Sleep-and-Music
380.5mm x 254mm x 30mm (front) / 37.6mm (rear)
Availability and Price
The Toshiba Qosmio F750 will be available from August 2011 and will retail for £1299 including VAT.
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