Headquartered in Tel Aviv with offices in Palo Alto, LA, Taiwan, and Singapore, Sightful has announced the Spacetop G1, the first commercially available augmented reality laptop that offers a 100-inch virtual workspace within a portable form factor. This innovative device enhances productivity and privacy in a “work from anywhere” environment.
The Spacetop G1 can be reserved for $100 on Sightful’s website. Shipping is set for October 2024 at a price of $1900.
The Spacetop G1 is a product of the Spacetop EA program, which aims to demonstrate the viability of an AR laptop. The G1 builds on this foundation with improved design and features, including portability, stylish and comfortable AR glasses, and advanced performance capabilities.
Key Tech Specifications
Laptop
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon QCS8550
- Operating System: SpaceOS
- RAM:16 GB LPDDR5
- Storage: 128 GB SSD UFS3.1
- Connectivity: Includes support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3
- Ports: 2x USB-C ports for connectivity and charging (up to 10Gb/s, Up to 63W, 110V/220V)
- Weight: The laptop weighs around 3 pounds (1.4 kg), which includes the AR glasses.
- Battery Life: The device offers around 5 hours of battery life on a full charge.
- Keyboard: Full-sized keyboard with a touchpad.
Glasses
- Display: 2x OLED displays (1920 x 1080 pixels per eye), 90 Hz
- Field of view (diagonal): 50°
- Pixels per degree (PPD): 42 pixels
- Custom prescription lenses: -8.00D to +6.00D
- Audio: 2x open-ear speakers (6w stereo)
According to the brand, the AR glasses are lightweight and were designed for long-term wear, and automatically dim in bright environments, ensuring clear text legibility. The device offers up to 8 hours of battery life, a 70% faster Qualcomm chipset, and a 90Hz optics refresh rate, providing a significant productivity boost over traditional laptops.
The G1 is also built for spatial AI, featuring onboard AI functionality and extensive workspace for web-based AI tools. It leverages a robust partner network, including Qualcomm, Wistron, and XREAL, for hardware and manufacturing support.
Sightful’s CEO and co-founder, Tamir Berliner, highlights the company’s commitment to seamlessly integrating AR into daily life and overcoming the limitations of bulky headsets and limited battery life. Sightful, founded by former Magic Leap executives Tamir Berliner and Tomer Kahan, has a rapidly growing team and has raised $61 million in venture funding from investors like Corner Ventures and Aleph Capital.