Sharp Actius RD3D Notebook
The "Sharp Actius RD3D Notebook" was a 3D laptop computer manufactured by the Sharp Corporation in 2004.
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.
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.
Other 3D notebooks
Acer Aspire 5738 is another 3D laptop.[1]