Sharp Actius RD3D Notebook

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The "Sharp Actius RD3D Notebook" was a laptop computer manufactured by the Sharp Corporation in 2004.

[edit] Features

It had a built-in 3D graphics button that would create a 3D image by using a "parallax barrier", which beamed two different images to each eye, confusing the brain into thinking that you are looking at a 3D image, all without the use of 3D glasses.

[edit] Problems

Common problems with the Sharp Actius RD3D Notebook were:

  • The 3D graphics could not be seen if you slightly shift position while looking at the computer.
  • The computer's performance slowed when it was put into 3D mode.
  • It was also very big (12 pounds), bulky, and extremely expensive, selling for $2,999.
  • The battery life was also inferior, lasting for a mere 2 hours.

The product was featured in the "25 Worst Tech Products of All Time" list published by PC World magazine in 2006.

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