THE CONCEPT OF
working from home has been utterly redefined in the past few years. As long as there’s Wi-Fi and a computer, many people can
technically work from anywhere. But for those who have gotten used to clicking through multiple monitors or walking at a
standing desk, working away from the house requires schlepping around a bunch of peripherals in order
to be productive.
But what if you didn’t have to crouch over a dark, tiny laptop screen at the coffee shop? Now you can harness the power of a multi-monitor setup with a pair of augmented reality (AR) glasses and a keyboard. Created by a new company called
Sightful, founded by former executives of Magic Leap, Spacetop does exactly that. As the world's first AR laptop, it delivers the convenience of a virtual 100-inch screen with the ability to display as many windows and apps as you need to get work done from wherever you are.
It’s available for purchase through an invitation-only early access program for $2,000. Delivery to those selected will start in early July. Anyone can apply, but Sightful says it's specifically looking for “enthusiastic early adopters” who will provide feedback the company can use to refine the experience.
I spent only a brief time with Spacetop, but I was surprised at how little there was to it. It's a pair of glasses connected to a full-size keyboard with a touchpad connected by a wire. At 3.3 pounds, it's only slightly heavier than the latest 2.7-pound MacBook Air and compact enough to easily slide into your backpack or tote.
